The Blitz: Britain on Fire

2019 - 2019

Episode 1

27th May 2019

Episode 1

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 navy captain in charge of a crew of 72 and a ship full of explosives.

Episode 2

28th May 2019

Episode 2

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-laden ship caught fire, and 350 tonnes of high explosive went up.

Episode 3

29th May 2019

Episode 3

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•Rob Bell•Michael Buerk

Director

Michael Wadding

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.

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Angellica Bell

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Rob Bell

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Michael Buerk

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