The Blitz: Britain on Fire

★ 0.0•2019•1 Seasons•ANIME

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.

Top Cast

Angellica Bell

Presented

Rob Bell

Presented

Michael Buerk

Presented

Episodes

Season:

1. Episode 1

45m

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.

Aired: 5/27/2019

2. Episode 2

45m

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.