Series synopsis
Bomb Girls is a Canadian drama war & politics television series that premiered on Global TV on January 4, 2012. It ended on April 29, 2013. It was created by Michael MacLennan. It stars Meg Tilly, Jodi Balfour, Charlotte Hegele and Ali Liebert.
Focusing on a group of women working in a munitions plant during World War II, this ensemble drama depicts the dangers and new experiences they face.
Premise
Focusing on a group of women working in a munitions plant during World War II, this ensemble drama depicts the dangers and new experiences they face.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Meg Tilly as Lorna Corbett
- Jodi Balfour as Gladys Witham
- Charlotte Hegele as Kate Andrews
- Ali Liebert as Betty McRae
- Peter Outerbridge as Bob Corbett
- Anastasia Phillips
- Michael Seater
Guest cast
- Charles Vandervaart as Kate's Brother
- Christopher Jacot as Floyd Barker
- Ted Atherton as Det. Prentiss
- Brittany Allen as Hazel
- Stuart Hughes as Mahoney
- Billy MacLellan as Archie Arnott
- Christina Pitts Jazzar as Dancer
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 20 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 2 | February 8, 2012 | March 27, 2014 |
| Season 1 | 6 | January 4, 2012 | February 8, 2012 |
| Season 2 | 12 | January 2, 2013 | April 29, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Making of | February 8, 2012 |
| 2 |
Bomb Girls: Facing the Enemy It is the Spring of 1943 and the Battle for the Atlantic rages as an Axis victory seems inevitable. The women of Vic Mu – Gladys, Lorna, Kate, Betty and Vera – band together in a tight bond of support and friendship to face the challenges of an escalating war. |
March 27, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Jumping Tracks When rich girl Gladys Witham takes an office job at Victory Munitions, she discovers a new world — a fascinating sisterhood and a cause that she hopes may change her life. |
January 4, 2012 |
| 2 |
Misfires The women at Victory Munitions must band together when the blame for an accidental explosion is laid at their feet. |
January 11, 2012 |
| 3 |
How You Trust A surprise inspection puts VicMu employees under the gun giving Lorna an opportunity to finally rid the factory of Marco, and Gladys must defend herself against a thief to prove Kate’s innocence. |
January 18, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Quickening With the war intensifying overseas, Gladys is inspired to organize a fundraiser for Canadian POWs, which her parents commandeer for their own means. |
January 2, 2013 |
| 2 |
Roses Red A surprise visit from a soldier makes Valentine’s Day special for Gladys. At the same time, Marco and Bob exchange words over Lorna, while Kate relies on her gift of gab when dealing with her dad. |
January 9, 2013 |
| 3 |
The Enemy Within Gladys travels with Marco and his mother to an internment camp in hopes of aiding Marco's detained father, while Lorna focuses her energy on impressing the girls at the factory. Elsewhere, Betty and Kate attend services at Leon's church; and Vera discovers the perks of being helpful to soldiers. |
January 16, 2013 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Global TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 4, 2012 |
| Last aired | April 29, 2013 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday at 20:00:00 |