The Blitz: Britian on Fire

The experiences of a mother, a merchant navy captain, a film star and emergency personnel as the bombs begin to fall on Liverpool are vividly recounted.

A survivor of the hospital bombing tells the story of their mother's bravery. A bomb-laden ship catches fire and goes up in one of the biggest explosions of the Blitz.

The impact of the Blitz on the city is examined. Family members reveal tragic losses and stories of bravery over the eight days of bombing.