Forever England gives John Mills his first leading role as Brown. Born after a brief affair between his mother and a naval officer, he joins the Royal Navy during the First World War. There his bravery and marksmanship keeps a German ship in port so a British ship can sink it. He becomes a hero, but at what cost?

A romance occurs between an impoverished tourist and a surprisingly wealthy Germany waitress.

A frugal coal miner turns into a spendthrift when he wins £20,000 on the football pools!