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Reach for the Sky

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on BBC Two England

Fact-based wartime drama, first in a Saturday Matinee triple bill which opens today's series of films marking the 60th anniversary of the outbreak of the Second World War.
Starring Kenneth More

After he suffers terrible injuries in a flying accident, pilot Douglas Bader draws on all his courage and determination as he begins an amazing recovery.
The History Zone - World War begins at 6.05pm.
(1956, U) (Black and white)
See Films: pp 48-52

Contributors

Director:
Lewis Gilbert
Douglas Bader:
Kenneth More
Thelma Bader:
Muriel Pavlow
Johnny Sanderson:
Lyndon Brook
Stan Turner:
Lee Patterson
Mr Joyce:
Alexander Knox
Source: Radio Times

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