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Blitz Kids

During World War 2 while Bristol suffered terrible bombings,18 thousand children were separated from their families. Despite the efforts of authorities, more than half of those children escaped to make made their own way home. Ken - then aged 7, and his brother aged 9, were 2 of those children.... and they ran away, no fewer than 4 times.... to find their Mother and Gran. In this new series, Ken Blackburn narrates this true story from his book, Blitz Kids. The book Blitz Kids is available for purchase through Amazon and limited numbers are available at Coast Access Radio in Waikanae. This true story has also been adapted for screen. For further information on the screenplay, contact Coast Access Radio.

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Host: Ken Blackburn Category: Arts and Culture Language: English Website: Visit Programme Website Email: admin@coastaccessradio.org.nz

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