68. World War II: The Battle of Britain, Showboat, The Bridge at Remagen, Red Tails

This evening, in honour of the recent anniversary of the Battle of Britain, We have a look at World War two movies through the ages, starting in the obvious place, we go through bonafide classics, Hidden gems and modern throwbacks. We also hear tales of the great Howard Keel from Pam in our pet ward Alverstone . Welcome to They Don’t Make ‘em Like They Used ToThis week's episode of "They Don't Make Them Like They Used To" commemorates the anniversary of the Battle of Britain by exploring World War II cinema across different eras. Hosts Tosin, Sharon, and Sean discuss a variety of films, including:The Bone-fide Classic: The Battle of Britain (1969), an expansive look at the strategic air war over Southern England and the individual stories of the pilots involved.The Hidden Gem: The Bridge at Remagen (1969), a gritty, action-packed depiction of the Allied effort to capture the last standing bridge across the Rhine in 1945.The Exception to the Rule: Red Tails (2015), a high-energy, adventure-focused "Top Gun" style treatment of the Tuskegee Airmen's combat experiences in Italy.The episode also includes a "Patient Choice" segment from St. Mary's Hospital, where Pam shares memories of seeing the musical Show Boat for the first time and her lifelong love for the work of singer Howard Keel.Note: Due to licensing restrictions, the music tracks featured in this broadcast have been edited out.