Action Man and the Unexploded Bomb!

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Hear the story of one of the most iconic factories in the country, situated in Coalville and belonging to Palitoy – the makers of Action Man, Action Girl, Tiny Tears, Star Wars figures, Play-Doh and Care Bears… to name but a few! During the war, the factory was commandeered for the war effort to make crucial parts for the Spitfire. It was strategically important which was probably what led to a dramatic event in 1942.. Stuart Warburton, Secretary to the Coalville Heritage Society takes up the story. IMAGE: Coalville Heritage Society Reporter: Ben Jackson Producer: Andrew Fewster If you want to know as soon as a new episode is available, make sure you subscribe to Secret Leicestershire on BBC Sounds and have push notifications turned on.