The Blitz: Britain on Fire

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3 total episodes

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1 seasons

First Aired May 27, 2019

Overview

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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Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - 1h 45m

Air Date

May 28, 2019

Overview

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.