The Blitz: Britain on Fire

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Season 1 · 3 episodesThe Blitz: Britain on Fire
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Episode 1E1 · 45 min

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 2E2 · 45 min

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 3E3 · 45 min

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.

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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.

Continue the story

Episodes

Now playing
Episode 1E1 · 45 min

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 2E2 · 45 min

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 3E3 · 45 min

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.