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Reach for the Sky

Classic biopic about the heroic life of Douglas Bader, who became a World War II ace after losing both legs in an air crash.

Classic British biopic about the heroic life of Douglas Bader, who became a World War II ace after losing both legs in an air crash. With both legs amputated, Bader pushes himself through the pain barrier to accustom himself to his artificial limbs. Determined to get his life completely back to normal, he makes it his goal to be back in the pilot's seat.

2 hours, 11 minutes

Last on

Sun 24 Jul 202214:00
BBC Two

Credits

Douglas BaderKenneth More
Thelma BaderMuriel Pavlow
Johnny SandersonLyndon Brook
Mr JoyceAlexander Knox
TurnerLee Patterson
Nurse BraceDorothy Alison
Harry DayMichael Warre
Robert DesoutterSydney Tafler
'Woody' WoodhallHoward Marion Crawford
PeelJack Watling
StreatfieldNigel Green
Warrant Officer WestMichael Ripper
Adjutant of Prison CampEric Pohlmann
Flying Instructor PearsonMichael Gough
Wing Commander BeiseigelErnest Clark
WriterLewis Gilbert
DirectorLewis Gilbert
ProducerDaniel M Angel

Broadcasts

  • Sun 25 Nov 201815:00
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Sun 25 Nov 201815:20
    BBC Two Scotland
  • Fri 7 Jun 201915:00
    BBC Two except Scotland & BBC Scotland
  • Tue 5 May 202013:00
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Sun 1 Nov 202014:45
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Scotland
  • Thu 30 Dec 202111:45
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Sun 24 Jul 202214:00
    BBC Two except Scotland