Episode 032 - Heaven's Above (1963)

Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. It's episode 032 – time for some Peter Sellers in the Boulting Brothers' classic 'Heaven's Above' from 1963. In a case of mistaken identity, John Smallwood (Peter Sellers), an idealistic vicar with socialist beliefs, is appointed to a village parish populated by elitist landed gentry. There his conscience and acts of charity quickly become unpopular with the parishioners, who reveal a selfish and un-Christian disdain for those less fortunate who the reverend welcomes to the parish. Things really go awry, however, when Smallwood's actions endanger the village's primary source of income. This and all our other episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as: Player FM reelbritannia.libsyn.com Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod email: [email protected] Thanks for listening   Scott and Steven