A poignant documentary airing tonight on BBC Two marks the 85th anniversary of the end of the Blitz, featuring firsthand accounts from those who experienced the German bombing campaign as children. Titled Children of the Blitz, the program gathers reflective testimony from people who were young in London and other targeted cities but were not evacuated.
Stories of Defiance and Love
One Liverpool father tried to comfort his son by saying, "Don't worry … we've got big strong slates on our roof." Amid vivid tales of terror and loss, the documentary includes heartwarming flashes of defiance, humor, and love, as remembered by survivors like Ernie Gaskell.
Other Highlights Tonight
On BBC One, MasterChef continues at 8pm with the final week of heats, featuring high-risk dishes including seafood chowder, fillet steak, and intricate puddings. Over on Channel 4, The Dog House returns for a sixth series at 8pm, showcasing adorable doggy dates at Woodgreen. Later, Mint at 9pm on BBC One explores the growing connection between Arran and Shannon, contrasted with Cat and Dylan's unraveling bond, with visually striking modern dance-like camerawork.
At 9pm on Channel 4, Virgin Island delves into bondage, dominance, and submission as Shelby guides the group through S&M fantasies. Meanwhile, the finale of Rooster airs at 10pm on Sky One, where Steve Carell's character Greg faces his daughter Katie setting boundaries about her marriage.
Film Choice: Sisu
For film fans, Sisu (2022) airs at 9.30pm on Film4. The film follows Aatami Korpi, a gold prospector in 1944 Lapland who takes on a German platoon after they steal his gold. Barely speaking a word, he dispatches Nazis in gruesome ways in this satisfyingly propulsive chase thriller that has already spawned a sequel.
