On the night of September 7th, the BBC was alerted to an impending invasion by a signal from the Commander in Chief of Home Forces, which took precedence over the Ministry of Information. This urgent message was accompanied by another instruction to refrain from ringing church bells until further notice.

Despite the clear directive, there was a mix-up that led to church bells ringing in various parishes across the nation. Interestingly, none of these instances were recorded, highlighting the chaotic atmosphere of that night. The confusion exemplifies the challenges of communication during a time of crisis.