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Liverpool actor Ricky Tomlinson, who was born in 1939, looks at the effect the Blitz had on his home city.
Liverpool's docks were a primary German target in the Blitz. Liverpool actor Ricky Tomlinson, who was born in 1939, goes up in a plane to look at the effect it had on his home city. In an emotional journey, he talks to survivors, family members and old friends like comedian Stan Boardman, whose brother was killed in an air-raid shelter. Ricky finishes the programme back in the plane, with a tearful tribute to the bravery of those who lived and worked through the Blitz.
Last on
Tue 5 Nov 2024
16:10
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Wales & Wales HD only
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Ricky Tomlinson goes to Kirkdale Cemetary with Stan Boardman
Duration: 02:40
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Ricky Tomlinson |
| Series Producer | Richard Weller |
| Executive Producer | Paul Connolly |
Broadcasts
Tue 8 Sep 2015 09:15- Tue 2 Aug 2016 18:30
- Tue 27 Mar 2018 16:40
- Thu 29 Mar 2018 14:40Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Wales
- Tue 3 Sep 2019 14:30
- Mon 7 Sep 2020 16:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Scotland
- Tue 5 Nov 2024 15:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Scotland & Wales
- Tue 5 Nov 2024 16:10Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Wales & Wales HD only