• 2019
  • 1h
The Blitz: Britain on Fire

Summary Presented by Michael Buerk, Angellica Bell and Rob Bell, this three part series focuses on eight critical days in May 1941, when Britain, and Liverpool in particular, was subjected to one of the most intense bombardments of the Blitz. View more details

  • 2019
  • 1h

The Blitz: Britain on Fire

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Rob Bell Michael Buerk Angellica Bell

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : May 26, 2019

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : Channel 5 Show Webpage

Language : English

Production companies : Windfall Films

Summary Presented by Michael Buerk, Angellica Bell and Rob Bell, this three part series focuses on eight critical days in May 1941, when Britain, and Liverpool in particular, was subjected to one of the most intense bombardments of the Blitz. View more details

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : May 26, 2019

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : Channel 5 Show Webpage

Language : English

Production companies : Windfall Films

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Episodes

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Episode 1 • May 26, 2019
Episode 1
Rob follows the story of a mother of six who has already been bombed out of one house. Angellica reveals the forgotten story of Mary Lawson- a huge star in 40s Britain. Michael recounts Churchill's tour of Britain's bombed cities.
Episode 2 • May 27, 2019
Episode 2
Angellica picks up the story of Dr Leonard Findlay as their hospital is bombed. Rob follows the white-knuckle story of Captain Howard Kinley, whose bomb laden ship has caught fire. Michael looks at the wider impact of the Blitz.
Episode 3 • May 28, 2019
Episode 3
Michael Buerk, Angellica Bell and Rob Bell present the final instalment of this day by day, hour by hour account of the events of the Liverpool Blitz. Angellica finds out how actress Mary Lawson's rash decision to stay above ground during the bombing had tragic consequences. Mary's niece shows mementoes from the star's life. The account of what happened at the bombed out maternity hospital continues as the story of one babies survival is revealed, as we meet the now 78 year old Joseph Domingo Rob Bell reveals the heart rending end to Margaret Johnson's story. Family members explain how their grandmother overcame the terrible loss of her children to rebuild her life. Today the family still place flowers on their grave. Michael Buerk investigates the importance of morale during the Blitz and tells how wild rumours began to circulate as Liverpool suffered from 8 straight days of bombing. He looks at the impact of the bombing on the city's population. The programme wraps up with an epilogue on the fate of all the characters. Highlights include Dr Leonard Findlay's award of the George Cross. The production uncovered the witness statements of his bravery. His son sees them for the first time and reads them on camera in an emotionally charged end to the series.
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