In the 50s, as a lad I was given a valve radio which I kept by my bed. I would fall asleep to the BBC Kettle Drums, which I understand was played through the night in the war. I'm sure I was told that the BBC played it so those abroad knew England hadn't fallen.
Firstly, can anyone verify the above?
Secondly, is there a link to a sound sample anywhere?
You can hear it here at the beginning of the film. The drum would repeat right through until the news was broadcast next morning.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62GqVNV_RVA
