The War Game (1966 BBC Pseudo-Documentary Film) with co-host Sarah

'The blast wave from a thermonuclear weapon has been likened to an enormous door, slamming in the depths of hell'-Narrator, The War Game.Sean and Sarah go from very silly (Sean has been eating too many Brandy-infused Mince Pies) to incredibly serious whilst discussing one of the most harrowing films they've ever seen: The 1966 BBC Nuclear War pseudo-documentary programme, The War Game. Banned from TV broadcast until 1984, when it was show alongside Threads (1984) this is a must-see film.A harrowing film showing a nuclear strike on the South of England, infused with British humour alongside horrific details of the impact of radiation, this is peak British Television.Please Note: This podcast episode contains one use of the term ‘coloured’. This is quoted directly from the film purely as part of a historical discussion and review of the film, and is not meant to cause any offence/distress. It highlights the 1960's society, which was still grappling with racial and social prejudice, and allows us to discuss the film in it's historical context.References:The V2 attack on Woolworths in London, occurred on Saturday 25th November 1944, and killed 168 people.Chapters:0:03 Welcome to the Podcast1:16 A Heavy Discussion, a Silly Start!1:56 The War Game3:48 The Impact of Nuclear War10:26 British Responses to Nuclear Threats16:32 Society's Fragility23:00 Exploring the Horrors25:43 The Psychological Toll29:10 The Aftermath of Destruction33:09 The Reality of Survival37:27 Triage and Resource Allocation42:28 The Bleak Future45:45 Children of the Fallout49:11 The Illusion of Hope53:42 Historical Context and Reflection57:54 Cautionary Tales1:01:37 Preparing for the Unknown1:06:14 The Limits of Survival1:08:21 Closing Thoughts and ReflectionsThanks for Listening!Find us here: X: @YourselfReviewInstagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.