Michael Wadding
Director
The Blitz: Britain on Fire (2019)
Season 1
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.
Released May 27, 2019
Episode 45 min
None+
Genres: Documentary
Keywords: tmdb.world-war-ii
Watch Providers: Amazon Prime Video, Tubi TV, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Production Companies: Windfall Films
Network: Channel 5
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English,
French
S1E1 - 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.
May 27, 2019, midnight
S1E2 - 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.
May 28, 2019, midnight
S1E3 - 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.
May 29, 2019, midnight
Network: Channel 5
Episode Runtime: 45 min.
Season Runtime: 135 min.
Released: May 27, 2019
Last Air Date: May 29, 2019, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR
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