The Blitz: Britain on Fire

The Blitz: Britain on Fire

2019•45m

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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Production

Windfall Films

Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

May 27, 2019

Last Aired

May 29, 2019

Networks

5, Histoire TV

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

Episode 1

E1

Episode 1

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

Episode 2

E2

Episode 2

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

Episode 3

E3

Episode 3

Air date: 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.

Cast

Angellica Bell

Angellica Bell

Presented

Rob Bell

Rob Bell

Presented

Michael Buerk

Michael Buerk

Presented

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