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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.
Last on
Sun 24 Jul 2022
14:00
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Douglas Bader | Kenneth More |
| Thelma Bader | Muriel Pavlow |
| Johnny Sanderson | Lyndon Brook |
| Mr Joyce | Alexander Knox |
| Turner | Lee Patterson |
| Nurse Brace | Dorothy Alison |
| Harry Day | Michael Warre |
| Robert Desoutter | Sydney Tafler |
| 'Woody' Woodhall | Howard Marion Crawford |
| Peel | Jack Watling |
| Streatfield | Nigel Green |
| Warrant Officer West | Michael Ripper |
| Adjutant of Prison Camp | Eric Pohlmann |
| Flying Instructor Pearson | Michael Gough |
| Wing Commander Beiseigel | Ernest Clark |
| Writer | Lewis Gilbert |
| Director | Lewis Gilbert |
| Producer | Daniel M Angel |
Broadcasts
- Sun 25 Nov 2018 15:00成人快手 Two except Scotland
- Sun 25 Nov 2018 15:20成人快手 Two Scotland
- Fri 7 Jun 2019 15:00
- Tue 5 May 2020 13:00成人快手 Two except Scotland
- Sun 1 Nov 2020 14:45成人快手 Two except Northern Ireland & Scotland
- Thu 30 Dec 2021 11:45成人快手 Two except Scotland
- Sun 24 Jul 2022 14:00成人快手 Two except Scotland