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Three Canadian soldiers visiting London discuss the experiences of Britain that they have been writing home to loved ones about.
Britain through Canadian eyes
'This film brings to life some of the things and places Canadians have been writing home about. The story is set mainly in London, Sussex, Scotland and Northern Island, though other parts of Britain come into it as well.'
(Films of Britain - British Council Film Department Catalogue - 1946)
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