Lincolnshire
The history hidden in Britain's boozers. Si and Dave visit 'Bomber County', Lincolnshire, on a mission to discover the importance of the county's pubs in World War II.
Si and Dave visit 'Bomber County', Lincolnshire, on a mission to discover the importance of the county's pubs during World War II.
They visit a boozer that housed the homeless when the village was bombed and meet veterans with tales of daring do.
And in Woodhall Spa, they visit the Bluebell Inn, a pub that served the famous Dambuster Squadron, amongst others, and now stands as a living memorial to all the veterans who served from the nearby airbase.
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Music Played
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Geoff Love & His Orchestra
The Great Escape March
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Geoff Love & His Orchestra
Reach For The Sky
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Geoff Love & His Orchestra
The Dambusters March
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Harry Roy & His Orchestra
Run Rabbit Run
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Dave Myers |
| Presenter | Si King |
| Director | Jon Turner |
| Series Producer | Julie Grant |
| Executive Producer | Jo Roe |
Broadcasts
- Fri 22 Apr 2016 18:30
- Wed 18 May 2016 08:00
- Fri 25 Aug 2017 14:55
- Fri 8 Mar 2019 15:45
- Fri 17 Jan 2020 16:45
- Mon 3 Apr 2023 14:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Scotland
- Fri 29 Mar 2024 16:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Scotland
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