The Blitz: Britain on Fire

The Blitz: Britain on Fire

2019 1 Seasons
Documentary

Exploring the eight days in May 1941 when Britain, and Liverpool in particular, was subjected to one of the most intense bombardments of the entire war. Featuring eyewitness accounts and recollections from many whom have never spoken out before.

Seasons

1. Episode 1

2019-05-27

Exploring the story of Margaret Johnson, a mother of six. Margaret's children weren't evacuated out of the city and when the bombing began. Also, meeting Howard Kinley, a merchant…

2. Episode 2

2019-05-28

Matron Gertrude Riding and Dr Leonard Findlay ran a hospital with a busy maternity ward and were right in the midst of the target zone. In the docks, Captain Howard Kinley's bomb-…

3. Episode 3

2019-05-29

Mary Lawson's rash decision to stay above ground during the bombing had serious consequences, but the city ultimately emerged from this terrible time wounded but not defeated.

Top Cast

Angellica Bell
Angellica Bell
Rob Bell
Rob Bell
Michael Buerk
Michael Buerk

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