This Is London

Air Raid Over the Thames

English · War & Military, Radio

Edward R. Murrow reports from London during the Second World War, bringing listeners the sounds and immediacy of life under air attack. In “Air Raid Over the Thames,” his broadcast focuses on the experience of an air raid over the river and the city around it.

Murrow’s reporting is direct and observational, shaped by the urgency of events as they unfold. Rather than a dramatized story, the program offers a first-hand radio report, with Murrow’s narration guiding listeners through the scene and conveying the atmosphere of wartime London.

The result is a vivid piece of broadcast journalism: restrained in delivery, yet powerful in its closeness to the events being described. Murrow’s clear, steady voice makes this a compelling listen for anyone interested in wartime reporting and the human experience behind the headlines.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.