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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Reel Britannia</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reel-britannia--6250015</link><description><![CDATA[A very British podcast about very British movies...with the occasional hint of professionalism]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/6250015/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Film Reviews</category><copyright>Copyright Scott Phipps</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bd83639d08f73431bb1d809acdb09607.jpg</url><title>Reel Britannia</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reel-britannia--6250015</link></image><lastBuildDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:27:00 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Scott Phipps</itunes:name><itunes:email>feeds@spreaker.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bd83639d08f73431bb1d809acdb09607.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>A very British podcast about very British movies...with the occasional hint of professionalism</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A very British podcast about very British movies...with the occasional hint of professionalism]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="TV &amp; Film"><itunes:category text="Film Reviews"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Episode 200 - Porridge - The Movie</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-200-porridge-the-movie--72802048</link><description><![CDATA[Fletch Gets Out. Getting Back In Is the Tricky Bit. For its landmark 200th episode, Reel Britannia is heading behind bars for Porridge – The Movie, the 1979 big-screen outing for one of Britain's best-loved television comedies.  Ronnie Barker returns as the wily Norman Stanley Fletcher, still doing his best to serve his sentence with the minimum possible effort. Alongside him is Richard Beckinsale as the good-natured Lennie Godber, while Fulton Mackay's fearsome Mr Mackay and Brian Wilde's endlessly flustered Mr Barrowclough attempt to maintain something vaguely resembling order at Slade Prison. Peter Vaughan also appears as the quietly terrifying Harry "Grouty" Grout.  When Fletcher is persuaded to help organise a football match between the prisoners and a celebrity team, he naturally suspects that something is amiss. Before long, he and Godber are caught up in an escape plan that leaves them facing an unusual problem: not how to get out of prison, but how to get back in before anyone notices.  Directed by Dick Clement and written by Clement with Ian La Frenais, the film retains the warmth, sharp dialogue and beautifully observed characters of the original series. It is also one of those rare British sitcom spin-offs that feels like a proper film rather than an extended episode with a slightly larger catering budget. Join the Reel Britannia team as they celebrate episode 200 in their familiar warm, conversational and lightly irreverent style.   This episode and the complete Reel Britannia back catalogue are available wherever you download your podcasts and at: <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia</a>   Follow the podcast on X at @rbritanniapod. Special bonus episodes are also available through the Reel Britannia Patreon, where your support unlocks even more British film discussion.   #Porridge #PorridgeTheMovie #RonnieBarker #RichardBeckinsale #FultonMackay #BrianWilde #BritishComedy #BritishCinema #ReelBritannia #Podcast #Episode200]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">abd6623c-9f8a-42dc-8327-fb43b99ba06e</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:20:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72802048/rb_200_porridge_final_edit_mp3.mp3" length="61565109" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Fletch Gets Out. Getting Back In Is the Tricky Bit. For its landmark 200th episode, Reel Britannia is heading behind bars for Porridge – The Movie, the 1979 big-screen outing for one of Britain's best-loved television comedies.  Ronnie Barker returns...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Fletch Gets Out. Getting Back In Is the Tricky Bit. For its landmark 200th episode, Reel Britannia is heading behind bars for Porridge – The Movie, the 1979 big-screen outing for one of Britain's best-loved television comedies.  Ronnie Barker returns as the wily Norman Stanley Fletcher, still doing his best to serve his sentence with the minimum possible effort. Alongside him is Richard Beckinsale as the good-natured Lennie Godber, while Fulton Mackay's fearsome Mr Mackay and Brian Wilde's endlessly flustered Mr Barrowclough attempt to maintain something vaguely resembling order at Slade Prison. Peter Vaughan also appears as the quietly terrifying Harry "Grouty" Grout.  When Fletcher is persuaded to help organise a football match between the prisoners and a celebrity team, he naturally suspects that something is amiss. Before long, he and Godber are caught up in an escape plan that leaves them facing an unusual problem: not how to get out of prison, but how to get back in before anyone notices.  Directed by Dick Clement and written by Clement with Ian La Frenais, the film retains the warmth, sharp dialogue and beautifully observed characters of the original series. It is also one of those rare British sitcom spin-offs that feels like a proper film rather than an extended episode with a slightly larger catering budget. Join the Reel Britannia team as they celebrate episode 200 in their familiar warm, conversational and lightly irreverent style.   This episode and the complete Reel Britannia back catalogue are available wherever you download your podcasts and at: <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia</a>   Follow the podcast on X at @rbritanniapod. Special bonus episodes are also available through the Reel Britannia Patreon, where your support unlocks even more British film discussion.   #Porridge #PorridgeTheMovie #RonnieBarker #RichardBeckinsale #FultonMackay #BrianWilde #BritishComedy #BritishCinema #ReelBritannia #Podcast #Episode200]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3848</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1a975a274f273fe1ee2ac75de9969d9.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>200</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 199 - The Wrong Arm Of The Law (1963)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-199-the-wrong-arm-of-the-law-1963--72595948</link><description><![CDATA[When the crooks and the coppers join forces, London's criminal underworld is in very confused hands.  For Episode 199, Reel Britannia slips into the sharply dressed, cheerfully crooked world of The Wrong Arm of the Law, a 1963 British crime comedy in which the nation's criminals discover that even dishonesty was better organised in the old days.  Peter Sellers stars as Pearly Gates, a suave London gang boss who divides his time between running a fashion house and supervising a criminal organisation with the efficiency of a suburban business. His employees may be thieves, but they enjoy paid holidays, luncheon vouchers and a surprisingly enlightened approach to staff welfare. Crime, it seems, was never so civilised.  Trouble arrives when a gang of Australian crooks begins impersonating police officers and helping themselves to the proceeds of other people's robberies. This is regarded as extremely poor form. With both Scotland Yard and the London underworld irritated, Pearly finds himself entering into an unusual alliance with Inspector "Nosey" Parker, played with glorious bluster by Lionel Jeffries.  Directed by Cliff Owen and written by a team that includes Ray Galton and Alan Simpson, the film surrounds Sellers with a marvellous collection of familiar British faces. Bernard Cribbins brings nervous energy to Pearly's reluctant associate O'Toole, while John Le Mesurier appears with the beautifully weary air of a man who has already filled in far too many forms.  The Wrong Arm of the Law is a breezy caper filled with bungling crooks, pompous policemen, double-crosses and a reassuring amount of London location work. It belongs to that wonderful strain of British comedy in which authority is treated with suspicion, crime is conducted by committee, and nobody appears capable of organising anything without first stopping for tea. Join us for Episode 199 of Reel Britannia, as we revisit a British battle between law and disorder — with just a hint of professionalism.   All episodes available on your favourite podcast catcher       Head over to Patreon for special bonus episodes      Follow us on X @rbritanniapod]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">dcb7cd6c-ca9b-460c-9bb8-c797fd0ad2b3</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72595948/rb_199_wrong_arm_of_the_law_final.mp3" length="39053482" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When the crooks and the coppers join forces, London's criminal underworld is in very confused hands.  For Episode 199, Reel Britannia slips into the sharply dressed, cheerfully crooked world of The Wrong Arm of the Law, a 1963 British crime comedy in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When the crooks and the coppers join forces, London's criminal underworld is in very confused hands.  For Episode 199, Reel Britannia slips into the sharply dressed, cheerfully crooked world of The Wrong Arm of the Law, a 1963 British crime comedy in which the nation's criminals discover that even dishonesty was better organised in the old days.  Peter Sellers stars as Pearly Gates, a suave London gang boss who divides his time between running a fashion house and supervising a criminal organisation with the efficiency of a suburban business. His employees may be thieves, but they enjoy paid holidays, luncheon vouchers and a surprisingly enlightened approach to staff welfare. Crime, it seems, was never so civilised.  Trouble arrives when a gang of Australian crooks begins impersonating police officers and helping themselves to the proceeds of other people's robberies. This is regarded as extremely poor form. With both Scotland Yard and the London underworld irritated, Pearly finds himself entering into an unusual alliance with Inspector "Nosey" Parker, played with glorious bluster by Lionel Jeffries.  Directed by Cliff Owen and written by a team that includes Ray Galton and Alan Simpson, the film surrounds Sellers with a marvellous collection of familiar British faces. Bernard Cribbins brings nervous energy to Pearly's reluctant associate O'Toole, while John Le Mesurier appears with the beautifully weary air of a man who has already filled in far too many forms.  The Wrong Arm of the Law is a breezy caper filled with bungling crooks, pompous policemen, double-crosses and a reassuring amount of London location work. It belongs to that wonderful strain of British comedy in which authority is treated with suspicion, crime is conducted by committee, and nobody appears capable of organising anything without first stopping for tea. Join us for Episode 199 of Reel Britannia, as we revisit a British battle between law and disorder — with just a hint of professionalism.   All episodes available on your favourite podcast catcher       Head over to Patreon for special bonus episodes      Follow us on X @rbritanniapod]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2441</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8a328de5cfa52b160f61e9cc67b546ca.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>199</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 198 - Hammer Britannia 024 - Nightmare (1964)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-198-hammer-britannia-024-nightmare-1964--72392183</link><description><![CDATA[Hammer opens the door to a nightmare where every shadow has a secret.  For the latest episode of Reel Britannia, we step into the chilly corridors and troubled dreams of Nightmare, Hammer's 1964 psychological thriller from director Freddie Francis and writer Jimmy Sangster. This is Hammer without the fangs, capes, castles, or buckets of Kensington Gore. Instead, it gives us something colder and more unsettling: a black-and-white tale of fear, memory, manipulation and madness, where the terror creeps in quietly and then refuses to leave.  The story follows Janet, a young woman haunted by disturbing visions connected to her troubled family past. Sent home from school after a frightening episode, she returns to a grand country house where comfort, recovery and reassurance should be waiting. Naturally, this being Hammer, they are not. The house feels too still, the people around her seem a little too careful, and Janet's nightmares begin to blur horribly with waking life. With Jennie Linden, David Knight, Moira Redmond and Brenda Bruce leading the cast, Nightmare is a neat, sinister little puzzle box of a film. Freddie Francis brings his cinematographer's eye to every shadowy hallway and candlelit room, while Jimmy Sangster delivers one of those beautifully twisted Hammer scripts where nothing is quite as straightforward as it first appears.  In this episode, we look at how Nightmare fits into Hammer's run of psychological thrillers alongside films such as Paranoiac, Maniac and Hysteria, and why these smaller, moodier pictures deserve just as much affection as the studio's better-known monster movies. We'll talk about its performances, its atmosphere, its clever structure, and that wonderful sense of 1960s British unease that Hammer did so well.   All episodes available on your favourite podcast catcher       Head over to Patreon for special bonus episodes      Follow us on X @rbritanniapod <br /> #ReelBritannia #HammerHorror #Nightmare1964 #BritishCinema #HammerFilms #FreddieFrancis #JimmySangster #ClassicHorror #BritishFilm #MoviePodcast]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">8ac711ce-808d-4d07-aa18-f518690e9bb4</guid><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72392183/rb_198_nightmare_final_edit.mp3" length="59714470" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Hammer opens the door to a nightmare where every shadow has a secret.  For the latest episode of Reel Britannia, we step into the chilly corridors and troubled dreams of Nightmare, Hammer's 1964 psychological thriller from director Freddie Francis and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hammer opens the door to a nightmare where every shadow has a secret.  For the latest episode of Reel Britannia, we step into the chilly corridors and troubled dreams of Nightmare, Hammer's 1964 psychological thriller from director Freddie Francis and writer Jimmy Sangster. This is Hammer without the fangs, capes, castles, or buckets of Kensington Gore. Instead, it gives us something colder and more unsettling: a black-and-white tale of fear, memory, manipulation and madness, where the terror creeps in quietly and then refuses to leave.  The story follows Janet, a young woman haunted by disturbing visions connected to her troubled family past. Sent home from school after a frightening episode, she returns to a grand country house where comfort, recovery and reassurance should be waiting. Naturally, this being Hammer, they are not. The house feels too still, the people around her seem a little too careful, and Janet's nightmares begin to blur horribly with waking life. With Jennie Linden, David Knight, Moira Redmond and Brenda Bruce leading the cast, Nightmare is a neat, sinister little puzzle box of a film. Freddie Francis brings his cinematographer's eye to every shadowy hallway and candlelit room, while Jimmy Sangster delivers one of those beautifully twisted Hammer scripts where nothing is quite as straightforward as it first appears.  In this episode, we look at how Nightmare fits into Hammer's run of psychological thrillers alongside films such as Paranoiac, Maniac and Hysteria, and why these smaller, moodier pictures deserve just as much affection as the studio's better-known monster movies. We'll talk about its performances, its atmosphere, its clever structure, and that wonderful sense of 1960s British unease that Hammer did so well.   All episodes available on your favourite podcast catcher       Head over to Patreon for special bonus episodes      Follow us on X @rbritanniapod <br /> #ReelBritannia #HammerHorror #Nightmare1964 #BritishCinema #HammerFilms #FreddieFrancis #JimmySangster #ClassicHorror #BritishFilm #MoviePodcast]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3733</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e477f71896c48556ba99b815f2b06238.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>198</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 197 - The Tall Guy (1989)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-197-the-tall-guy-1989--72105439</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 197 - The Tall Guy (1989)  "What in the name of Judas Iscariot's bumboy is going on?"   Dexter King (Jeff Goldblum) is an awkward American actor stranded in London, suffering from severe hay fever and a chronic case of career stagnation. His day job consists of being repeatedly humiliated on stage as the hapless straight man to Ron Anderson (Rowan Atkinson), a spectacularly arrogant and insecure British comedian who wields his ego like a blunt instrument.  Dexter's miserable existence takes a sharp upward turn when a trip to the clinic for allergy shots introduces him to Kate (Emma Thompson), a brisk, hyper-pragmatic nurse with a devastatingly dry wit. Naturally, Dexter is immediately smitten. What follows is a courtship that culminates in one of cinema's most gloriously destructive love scenes, where the sheer force of their pent-up, awkward passion obliterates an entire apartment, claiming a piano, a mattress, and several lamps as collateral damage.  However, the path to happily-ever-after is rarely smooth. After finally snapping and getting fired by the tyrannical Ron, Dexter desperately auditions for the only gig available: the title role in Elephant!, a West End musical adaptation of The Elephant Man. It is a masterpiece of terrible taste, featuring upbeat tap numbers, grotesque latex prosthetics, and lyrics that rhyme "freak" with "eek."  Just as Dexter is tap-dancing his way toward theatrical infamy, his newfound happiness with Kate is threatened by a misunderstanding and the predatory advances of his former boss, Ron. To win the girl back, Dexter must navigate the treacherous waters of opening night, outmaneuver a megalomaniac, and prove that underneath the giant, rubbery head of a Victorian medical curiosity beats the heart of a true romantic. It's a quintessential British rom-com, laced with absurdity, sharp theatrical satire, and a deeply relatable desire to punch your terrible boss in the face.   #reelbritannia #podcast #movie #britmovie #TheTallGuy #TheTallGuy1989 #JeffGoldblum #EmmaThompson #RowanAtkinson #BestSexSceneEver #ElephantTheMusical   All episodes available at: https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia Coming soon...our next episode:]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">2bef4f6c-b482-42cb-bdb2-cbd4206aa76f</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:08:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72105439/rb_197_the_tall_guy_final_edit.mp3" length="67700822" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 197 - The Tall Guy (1989)  "What in the name of Judas Iscariot's bumboy is going on?"   Dexter King (Jeff Goldblum) is an awkward American actor stranded in London, suffering from severe hay fever and a chronic case of career stagnation. His...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 197 - The Tall Guy (1989)  "What in the name of Judas Iscariot's bumboy is going on?"   Dexter King (Jeff Goldblum) is an awkward American actor stranded in London, suffering from severe hay fever and a chronic case of career stagnation. His day job consists of being repeatedly humiliated on stage as the hapless straight man to Ron Anderson (Rowan Atkinson), a spectacularly arrogant and insecure British comedian who wields his ego like a blunt instrument.  Dexter's miserable existence takes a sharp upward turn when a trip to the clinic for allergy shots introduces him to Kate (Emma Thompson), a brisk, hyper-pragmatic nurse with a devastatingly dry wit. Naturally, Dexter is immediately smitten. What follows is a courtship that culminates in one of cinema's most gloriously destructive love scenes, where the sheer force of their pent-up, awkward passion obliterates an entire apartment, claiming a piano, a mattress, and several lamps as collateral damage.  However, the path to happily-ever-after is rarely smooth. After finally snapping and getting fired by the tyrannical Ron, Dexter desperately auditions for the only gig available: the title role in Elephant!, a West End musical adaptation of The Elephant Man. It is a masterpiece of terrible taste, featuring upbeat tap numbers, grotesque latex prosthetics, and lyrics that rhyme "freak" with "eek."  Just as Dexter is tap-dancing his way toward theatrical infamy, his newfound happiness with Kate is threatened by a misunderstanding and the predatory advances of his former boss, Ron. To win the girl back, Dexter must navigate the treacherous waters of opening night, outmaneuver a megalomaniac, and prove that underneath the giant, rubbery head of a Victorian medical curiosity beats the heart of a true romantic. It's a quintessential British rom-com, laced with absurdity, sharp theatrical satire, and a deeply relatable desire to punch your terrible boss in the face.   #reelbritannia #podcast #movie #britmovie #TheTallGuy #TheTallGuy1989 #JeffGoldblum #EmmaThompson #RowanAtkinson #BestSexSceneEver #ElephantTheMusical   All episodes available at: https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia Coming soon...our next episode:]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4232</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bf32e871d289930f80d831275e1bf4f6.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>197</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 196 - School For Scoundrels (1960)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-196-school-for-scoundrels-1960--71735839</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 196 - School For Scoundrels (1960)  "Hard cheese old boy!"  School for Scoundrels is one of those wonderfully sharp British comedies that takes something faintly ridiculous and plays it with a completely straight face, which of course makes it even funnier. Released in 1960, it follows Henry Palfrey, a polite, mild-mannered man who seems to be permanently stuck on the losing side of life. He is decent, respectable and reasonably successful on paper, yet somehow he always ends up second best, especially when faced with people who have more confidence, more nerve and rather fewer scruples.  Chief among those people is Raymond Delauney, a sleek, smug and maddeningly self-assured rival who seems able to outmanoeuvre Henry at every turn. Whether it is in romance, social situations or the small but humiliating battles of everyday life, Delauney has the infuriating knack of always coming out on top. Henry, increasingly fed up with being the one left floundering, is drawn into the orbit of the mysterious Mr Potter and his remarkable College of Lifemanship, where the art of being "one-up" is treated with all the seriousness of a military campaign.  From there, the film becomes a deliciously observed contest of manners, manipulation and social gamesmanship. What makes it so enjoyable is the way it turns ordinary middle-class anxieties into something almost heroic. A lunch, a conversation, a game of tennis or the purchase of a second-hand car suddenly become matters of strategy and survival. The humour is dry, knowing and beautifully played, with Ian Carmichael bringing warmth and sympathy to Henry's struggles, while Terry-Thomas is gloriously unbearable as the perfectly polished cad.  Witty, elegant and just a little wicked, School for Scoundrels remains a classic British comedy because it understands an eternal truth: in a world full of bounders, bluffers and social bullies, good manners alone may not be enough.    Coming soon...our next episode:   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">2d09d3dc-f5d2-4d61-97ac-ec525be72510</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:25:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71735839/rb_196_school_for_scoundrels_final_edit.mp3" length="75029736" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 196 - School For Scoundrels (1960)  "Hard cheese old boy!"  School for Scoundrels is one of those wonderfully sharp British comedies that takes something faintly ridiculous and plays it with a completely straight face, which of course makes it...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 196 - School For Scoundrels (1960)  "Hard cheese old boy!"  School for Scoundrels is one of those wonderfully sharp British comedies that takes something faintly ridiculous and plays it with a completely straight face, which of course makes it even funnier. Released in 1960, it follows Henry Palfrey, a polite, mild-mannered man who seems to be permanently stuck on the losing side of life. He is decent, respectable and reasonably successful on paper, yet somehow he always ends up second best, especially when faced with people who have more confidence, more nerve and rather fewer scruples.  Chief among those people is Raymond Delauney, a sleek, smug and maddeningly self-assured rival who seems able to outmanoeuvre Henry at every turn. Whether it is in romance, social situations or the small but humiliating battles of everyday life, Delauney has the infuriating knack of always coming out on top. Henry, increasingly fed up with being the one left floundering, is drawn into the orbit of the mysterious Mr Potter and his remarkable College of Lifemanship, where the art of being "one-up" is treated with all the seriousness of a military campaign.  From there, the film becomes a deliciously observed contest of manners, manipulation and social gamesmanship. What makes it so enjoyable is the way it turns ordinary middle-class anxieties into something almost heroic. A lunch, a conversation, a game of tennis or the purchase of a second-hand car suddenly become matters of strategy and survival. The humour is dry, knowing and beautifully played, with Ian Carmichael bringing warmth and sympathy to Henry's struggles, while Terry-Thomas is gloriously unbearable as the perfectly polished cad.  Witty, elegant and just a little wicked, School for Scoundrels remains a classic British comedy because it understands an eternal truth: in a world full of bounders, bluffers and social bullies, good manners alone may not be enough.    Coming soon...our next episode:   ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4690</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bd83639d08f73431bb1d809acdb09607.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>196</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 195 - Home At Seven (1952)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-195-home-at-seven-1952--71453323</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 195 - Home At Seven (1952)  He came home on time... a day too late.  Home at Seven is a neatly unsettling British mystery that begins with one of the simplest ideas imaginable and turns it into something deeply unnerving. David Preston, a mild-mannered bank clerk, arrives home after work expecting an ordinary evening with his wife. Instead, he is met with shock, confusion and growing alarm, because as far as everyone else is concerned, he has not been gone for the day. He has been missing for over twenty-four hours.  David is utterly baffled. To him, nothing is wrong. He left work, came home, and the clock seems to agree with him. But the people around him know otherwise, and the more questions they ask, the less certain everything becomes. His wife Janet is frightened and hurt, his friends are concerned, and before long the police are taking an interest as well. What begins as a strange domestic puzzle quickly deepens into something much darker when it becomes clear that David's missing hours may be connected to a serious crime.  The great strength of the film lies in the way it builds tension from ordinary surroundings. This is not a flashy thriller full of car chases and melodrama. It is a quiet, close, nerve-jangling mystery played out in drawing rooms, offices and polite conversations that gradually become loaded with suspicion. The more David tries to understand what has happened, the more trapped he seems to become, and the film draws real unease from the idea that a respectable, routine life can suddenly tilt off balance.  With strong performances, especially from Ralph Richardson and Margaret Leighton, Home at Seven creates a mood of creeping dread without ever overplaying its hand. It is a clever, intimate thriller about memory, identity and the terrifying possibility that a missing day might hold far more than anyone is prepared for.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">baa0e5f1-2bf6-4b73-b7ac-3757b9f5b1fd</guid><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:59:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71453323/rb_195_home_at_seven_final_edit.mp3" length="45655983" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 195 - Home At Seven (1952)  He came home on time... a day too late.  Home at Seven is a neatly unsettling British mystery that begins with one of the simplest ideas imaginable and turns it into something deeply unnerving. David Preston, a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 195 - Home At Seven (1952)  He came home on time... a day too late.  Home at Seven is a neatly unsettling British mystery that begins with one of the simplest ideas imaginable and turns it into something deeply unnerving. David Preston, a mild-mannered bank clerk, arrives home after work expecting an ordinary evening with his wife. Instead, he is met with shock, confusion and growing alarm, because as far as everyone else is concerned, he has not been gone for the day. He has been missing for over twenty-four hours.  David is utterly baffled. To him, nothing is wrong. He left work, came home, and the clock seems to agree with him. But the people around him know otherwise, and the more questions they ask, the less certain everything becomes. His wife Janet is frightened and hurt, his friends are concerned, and before long the police are taking an interest as well. What begins as a strange domestic puzzle quickly deepens into something much darker when it becomes clear that David's missing hours may be connected to a serious crime.  The great strength of the film lies in the way it builds tension from ordinary surroundings. This is not a flashy thriller full of car chases and melodrama. It is a quiet, close, nerve-jangling mystery played out in drawing rooms, offices and polite conversations that gradually become loaded with suspicion. The more David tries to understand what has happened, the more trapped he seems to become, and the film draws real unease from the idea that a respectable, routine life can suddenly tilt off balance.  With strong performances, especially from Ralph Richardson and Margaret Leighton, Home at Seven creates a mood of creeping dread without ever overplaying its hand. It is a clever, intimate thriller about memory, identity and the terrifying possibility that a missing day might hold far more than anyone is prepared for.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2854</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0e5d8fcafcc454033b6ce7bfdccee4a7.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>195</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 194 - Go to Blazes (1962)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-194-go-to-blazes-1962--71166997</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 194 - Go To Blazes (1962)  "So many firms nowadays prefer conflagration to liquidation."   If you are looking for a cracking way to spend eighty minutes, Go to Blazes is a proper hidden gem of British cinema. It has that pitch-perfect 1962 atmosphere—stylish, colourful, and just a touch rebellious. The plot is an absolute hoot: three ambitious but slightly dim-witted crooks decide the ultimate way to beat the London traffic after a smash-and-grab is to nick a literal fire engine. It is one of those "so barmy it just might work" ideas that keeps you smiling as you watch them navigate the sheer absurdity of their own scheme.  What really makes the film stand out is its visual flair. The vibrant red of the fire engine against the backdrop of vintage London looks smashing in Technicolor, and the whole thing has a snappy, rhythmic energy. Dave King is top-notch as the group's leader, Bernard; he plays the part with a smooth, confident charm that makes you genuinely root for the lads to pull it off, even when things start going pear-shaped. Alongside Norman Rossington and Daniel Massey, the trio shares a natural, effortless chemistry that feels like a group of real mates getting in way over their heads.  The humour is exactly what you want from a classic British comedy—sharp and dry, but never slow or stuffy. It is a breezy, lighthearted caper that does not try to be a heavy drama, and it is all the better for it. Between the jazzy soundtrack and the escalating chaos of the fire engine ruse, the film is just pure, unadulterated entertainment. It captures a sense of mischief and fun that feels completely timeless. It is a stylish, cheeky joyride that proves you do not need a massive budget to make a comedy that really hits the mark.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">841d6de4-3daf-4aad-a112-455c8bf9f3cb</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:41:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71166997/rb_go_to_blazes_final.mp3" length="50821959" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 194 - Go To Blazes (1962)  "So many firms nowadays prefer conflagration to liquidation."   If you are looking for a cracking way to spend eighty minutes, Go to Blazes is a proper hidden gem of British cinema. It has that pitch-perfect 1962...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 194 - Go To Blazes (1962)  "So many firms nowadays prefer conflagration to liquidation."   If you are looking for a cracking way to spend eighty minutes, Go to Blazes is a proper hidden gem of British cinema. It has that pitch-perfect 1962 atmosphere—stylish, colourful, and just a touch rebellious. The plot is an absolute hoot: three ambitious but slightly dim-witted crooks decide the ultimate way to beat the London traffic after a smash-and-grab is to nick a literal fire engine. It is one of those "so barmy it just might work" ideas that keeps you smiling as you watch them navigate the sheer absurdity of their own scheme.  What really makes the film stand out is its visual flair. The vibrant red of the fire engine against the backdrop of vintage London looks smashing in Technicolor, and the whole thing has a snappy, rhythmic energy. Dave King is top-notch as the group's leader, Bernard; he plays the part with a smooth, confident charm that makes you genuinely root for the lads to pull it off, even when things start going pear-shaped. Alongside Norman Rossington and Daniel Massey, the trio shares a natural, effortless chemistry that feels like a group of real mates getting in way over their heads.  The humour is exactly what you want from a classic British comedy—sharp and dry, but never slow or stuffy. It is a breezy, lighthearted caper that does not try to be a heavy drama, and it is all the better for it. Between the jazzy soundtrack and the escalating chaos of the fire engine ruse, the film is just pure, unadulterated entertainment. It captures a sense of mischief and fun that feels completely timeless. It is a stylish, cheeky joyride that proves you do not need a massive budget to make a comedy that really hits the mark.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3177</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/435d9a95a53ececaa0f5afd38fcd9bd8.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>194</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 193 - Hammer Britannia 023 - Taste Of Fear / Scream Of Fear (1961)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-193-hammer-britannia-023-taste-of-fear-scream-of-fear-1961--70808850</link><description><![CDATA[Taste Of Fear / Scream Of Fear (1961)  "You say my mind is affecting my legs. You're wrong. It's my legs that are affecting my mind." Taste of Fear, released in 1961 and also known in some territories as Scream of Fear, is one of those wonderfully chilly British thrillers that shows just how much tension can be created without a drop of gore. Directed by Seth Holt for Hammer Films, it stands slightly apart from the studio's more famous horror output of the period. Instead of Gothic castles, vampires and lurid supernatural shocks, this is a sleek, sinister psychological suspense picture, elegant and unsettling in equal measure.  The story centres on Penny Appleby, a young woman confined to a wheelchair, who arrives at her estranged father's Riviera home only to discover that he is mysteriously absent. Waiting there are her father's new wife Jane, the family doctor, and a coolly attentive chauffeur, all of whom seem polite on the surface but quietly difficult to trust. Almost at once, Penny begins to experience strange and deeply unnerving sights, including apparent glimpses of her father's dead body. The trouble is that each terrifying vision vanishes before anyone else can confirm it, leaving both Penny and the audience unsure of what is real, what is manipulation, and what might be happening inside her own distressed mind.  What makes Taste of Fear so effective is its atmosphere. Holt directs with tremendous control, drawing suspense from silence, glances, footsteps, empty corridors and sudden appearances rather than noisy shocks. The black-and-white photography gives the film a sharp, polished look, all bright sunlight and dark shadows, which somehow makes everything feel even more threatening. Susan Strasberg gives Penny real vulnerability and determination, while Ann Todd brings an icy poise to Jane that keeps the nerves jangling.  It remains one of Hammer's smartest and most stylish thrillers: tense, clever, beautifully made, and full of quiet menace from the first frame to the last.  All episodes available on your favourite podcast catcher         Head over to Patreon for special bonus episodes      Follow us on X @rbritanniapod            ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ae5f28eb-7df5-4fef-80a6-c0e1f03df1a7</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 06:21:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70808850/rb_taste_of_fear_edit_final.mp3" length="77489445" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Taste Of Fear / Scream Of Fear (1961)  "You say my mind is affecting my legs. You're wrong. It's my legs that are affecting my mind." Taste of Fear, released in 1961 and also known in some territories as Scream of Fear, is one of those wonderfully...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Taste Of Fear / Scream Of Fear (1961)  "You say my mind is affecting my legs. You're wrong. It's my legs that are affecting my mind." Taste of Fear, released in 1961 and also known in some territories as Scream of Fear, is one of those wonderfully chilly British thrillers that shows just how much tension can be created without a drop of gore. Directed by Seth Holt for Hammer Films, it stands slightly apart from the studio's more famous horror output of the period. Instead of Gothic castles, vampires and lurid supernatural shocks, this is a sleek, sinister psychological suspense picture, elegant and unsettling in equal measure.  The story centres on Penny Appleby, a young woman confined to a wheelchair, who arrives at her estranged father's Riviera home only to discover that he is mysteriously absent. Waiting there are her father's new wife Jane, the family doctor, and a coolly attentive chauffeur, all of whom seem polite on the surface but quietly difficult to trust. Almost at once, Penny begins to experience strange and deeply unnerving sights, including apparent glimpses of her father's dead body. The trouble is that each terrifying vision vanishes before anyone else can confirm it, leaving both Penny and the audience unsure of what is real, what is manipulation, and what might be happening inside her own distressed mind.  What makes Taste of Fear so effective is its atmosphere. Holt directs with tremendous control, drawing suspense from silence, glances, footsteps, empty corridors and sudden appearances rather than noisy shocks. The black-and-white photography gives the film a sharp, polished look, all bright sunlight and dark shadows, which somehow makes everything feel even more threatening. Susan Strasberg gives Penny real vulnerability and determination, while Ann Todd brings an icy poise to Jane that keeps the nerves jangling.  It remains one of Hammer's smartest and most stylish thrillers: tense, clever, beautifully made, and full of quiet menace from the first frame to the last.  All episodes available on your favourite podcast catcher         Head over to Patreon for special bonus episodes      Follow us on X @rbritanniapod            ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4844</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bad869d068cd0635e7f1de670018808b.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>193</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 192 - To Sir With Love (1967)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-192-to-sir-with-love-1967--70635725</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 192 - To Sir WIth Love (1967)  "If you must play these filthy games, do them in your homes, and not in my classroom!" Set against the vibrant, swinging backdrop of 1960s London, To Sir, With Love is a timeless feel-good classic that radiates warmth and optimism. The film stars the legendary Sidney Poitier as Mark Thackeray, an unemployed engineer who takes a temporary teaching position at a rough-and-tumble East End school.   At first, the situation seems impossible. The students are rowdy, rebellious, and determined to drive their new teacher away just as they did the others. But Thackeray refuses to quit. In a pivotal, triumphant moment, he literally throws the textbooks into the bin and changes the rules. He decides to treat these "delinquents" not as children, but as adults, demanding nothing but mutual respect and dignity.   What follows is a delightful transformation. Through honest conversations about life, survival, and personal pride—and a charming class trip to a museum—the friction melts into friendship. The students, including the tough Denham and the spirited Peg, begin to blossom, realizing that Thackeray is the champion they never knew they needed.   The film culminates in the iconic end-of-term dance, a scene overflowing with joy and 60s style. When Lulu takes the stage to belt out the soaring title track, it captures the emotional peak of the story perfectly. It is a celebration of growth, gratitude, and the human connection. Ultimately, To Sir, With Love is a shining reminder that patience and kindness can change lives, leaving the audience cheering for the teacher who taught his students how to face the world.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">b4b4fb55-b797-435d-a627-216dce38440c</guid><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:54:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70635725/rb_to_sir_with_love_edit_final.mp3" length="57640574" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 192 - To Sir WIth Love (1967)  "If you must play these filthy games, do them in your homes, and not in my classroom!" Set against the vibrant, swinging backdrop of 1960s London, To Sir, With Love is a timeless feel-good classic that radiates...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 192 - To Sir WIth Love (1967)  "If you must play these filthy games, do them in your homes, and not in my classroom!" Set against the vibrant, swinging backdrop of 1960s London, To Sir, With Love is a timeless feel-good classic that radiates warmth and optimism. The film stars the legendary Sidney Poitier as Mark Thackeray, an unemployed engineer who takes a temporary teaching position at a rough-and-tumble East End school.   At first, the situation seems impossible. The students are rowdy, rebellious, and determined to drive their new teacher away just as they did the others. But Thackeray refuses to quit. In a pivotal, triumphant moment, he literally throws the textbooks into the bin and changes the rules. He decides to treat these "delinquents" not as children, but as adults, demanding nothing but mutual respect and dignity.   What follows is a delightful transformation. Through honest conversations about life, survival, and personal pride—and a charming class trip to a museum—the friction melts into friendship. The students, including the tough Denham and the spirited Peg, begin to blossom, realizing that Thackeray is the champion they never knew they needed.   The film culminates in the iconic end-of-term dance, a scene overflowing with joy and 60s style. When Lulu takes the stage to belt out the soaring title track, it captures the emotional peak of the story perfectly. It is a celebration of growth, gratitude, and the human connection. Ultimately, To Sir, With Love is a shining reminder that patience and kindness can change lives, leaving the audience cheering for the teacher who taught his students how to face the world.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3603</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a6cf7884070bdc4fc7678703528bb2b6.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>193</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 191 - The L Shaped Room (1962)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-191-the-l-shaped-room-1962--70360477</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 191 - The L Shaped Room (1962)  "You've had eight over the eight, you lovely bit of crumpet, you!"  Directed by Bryan Forbes and based on the novel by Lynne Reid Banks, The L-Shaped Room is a quintessential example of British "kitchen sink" realism. The film tells the poignant story of Jane Fosset (played by Leslie Caron in a BAFTA-winning performance), a young French woman who arrives in London unmarried and pregnant—a precarious social position in the early 1960s.  Seeking anonymity, Jane moves into a bug-ridden boarding house in Notting Hill. Her room, grim and L-shaped, becomes the center of her new life among a community of social outcasts. Her neighbors include Mavis, an aging vaudeville performer; Johnny, a black jazz musician facing prevalent racism; and distinctively, Toby (Tom Bell), a struggling, cynical writer.  The core of the narrative focuses on the tentative, blossoming romance between Jane and Toby. As they find solace in one another amidst the squalor, Jane grapples with whether to undergo an abortion or keep the child. However, the relationship is built on a fragile foundation of silence; Jane hides her pregnancy from Toby, fearing rejection. When the truth inevitably surfaces, Toby's struggle to accept another man's child exposes the limitations of his love and the harsh moral judgements of the era.  Ultimately, the film is a sensitive character study rather than a traditional romance. It tackles then-taboo subjects—illegitimacy, race, and sexuality—with remarkable nuance. The story concludes on a bittersweet note of independence: Jane chooses to keep her baby but leaves the L-shaped room and Toby behind, departing not as a victim, but as a woman who has found the strength to face the future on her own terms.   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1e92eadf-269e-404c-b206-ed22d58acf56</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:35:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70360477/rb_the_l_shaped_room_final_edit.mp3" length="62165501" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 191 - The L Shaped Room (1962)  "You've had eight over the eight, you lovely bit of crumpet, you!"  Directed by Bryan Forbes and based on the novel by Lynne Reid Banks, The L-Shaped Room is a quintessential example of British "kitchen sink"...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 191 - The L Shaped Room (1962)  "You've had eight over the eight, you lovely bit of crumpet, you!"  Directed by Bryan Forbes and based on the novel by Lynne Reid Banks, The L-Shaped Room is a quintessential example of British "kitchen sink" realism. The film tells the poignant story of Jane Fosset (played by Leslie Caron in a BAFTA-winning performance), a young French woman who arrives in London unmarried and pregnant—a precarious social position in the early 1960s.  Seeking anonymity, Jane moves into a bug-ridden boarding house in Notting Hill. Her room, grim and L-shaped, becomes the center of her new life among a community of social outcasts. Her neighbors include Mavis, an aging vaudeville performer; Johnny, a black jazz musician facing prevalent racism; and distinctively, Toby (Tom Bell), a struggling, cynical writer.  The core of the narrative focuses on the tentative, blossoming romance between Jane and Toby. As they find solace in one another amidst the squalor, Jane grapples with whether to undergo an abortion or keep the child. However, the relationship is built on a fragile foundation of silence; Jane hides her pregnancy from Toby, fearing rejection. When the truth inevitably surfaces, Toby's struggle to accept another man's child exposes the limitations of his love and the harsh moral judgements of the era.  Ultimately, the film is a sensitive character study rather than a traditional romance. It tackles then-taboo subjects—illegitimacy, race, and sexuality—with remarkable nuance. The story concludes on a bittersweet note of independence: Jane chooses to keep her baby but leaves the L-shaped room and Toby behind, departing not as a victim, but as a woman who has found the strength to face the future on her own terms.   ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3886</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/43e81863e6b25092b1b20b35e564bdd4.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>191</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 190 - Carry On Cabby (1963)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-190-carry-on-cabby-1963--70067659</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 190 - Carry On Cabby (1963)  "I wonder if I've got the right soap? I can't remember if it was green for oily skin or oily for green skin."  "Carry On Cabby" is widely celebrated as one of the most heartwarming and narrative-driven treasures in the famous franchise. Stepping away from the purely episodic sketches of its predecessors, this 1963 classic delivers a genuinely sweet romantic comedy that stands the test of time. It is a delightful battle of the sexes that combines wit, charm, and a surprising amount of emotional depth.  The story centers on workaholic Charlie Hawkins, played by the legendary Sid James, who runs the gritty "Speedee Taxis." When Charlie begins to neglect his home life, his wife Peggy—portrayed by the wonderful Hattie Jacques—decides to teach him a lesson he will never forget. She secretly uses his money to launch a rival company, "Glam Cabs." Suddenly, Charlie faces stiff competition from a fleet of shiny new Fords driven by stunning women, turning the streets of London into a hilarious battleground.  What makes this film truly special is the undeniable magic between the leads. Sid James and Hattie Jacques are at their absolute best, portraying a married couple with a warmth that grounds the wackiness. The humor is infectious, moving from the cheeky banter of the "Glam Cab" drivers to the slapstick failures of Charlie's men as they attempt to sabotage the competition. Beyond the laughs, the movie serves as a vibrant time capsule, offering viewers a nostalgic glimpse of 1960s London in all its retro glory. Ultimately, love conquers all in a chaotic, horn-honking finale, proving that this is one ride you don't want to miss!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">034cfdad-eca1-4cd0-87eb-cb8e0bb7403a</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:39:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70067659/rb_190_carry_on_cabby_final_edit.mp3" length="61087036" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 190 - Carry On Cabby (1963)  "I wonder if I've got the right soap? I can't remember if it was green for oily skin or oily for green skin."  "Carry On Cabby" is widely celebrated as one of the most heartwarming and narrative-driven treasures in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 190 - Carry On Cabby (1963)  "I wonder if I've got the right soap? I can't remember if it was green for oily skin or oily for green skin."  "Carry On Cabby" is widely celebrated as one of the most heartwarming and narrative-driven treasures in the famous franchise. Stepping away from the purely episodic sketches of its predecessors, this 1963 classic delivers a genuinely sweet romantic comedy that stands the test of time. It is a delightful battle of the sexes that combines wit, charm, and a surprising amount of emotional depth.  The story centers on workaholic Charlie Hawkins, played by the legendary Sid James, who runs the gritty "Speedee Taxis." When Charlie begins to neglect his home life, his wife Peggy—portrayed by the wonderful Hattie Jacques—decides to teach him a lesson he will never forget. She secretly uses his money to launch a rival company, "Glam Cabs." Suddenly, Charlie faces stiff competition from a fleet of shiny new Fords driven by stunning women, turning the streets of London into a hilarious battleground.  What makes this film truly special is the undeniable magic between the leads. Sid James and Hattie Jacques are at their absolute best, portraying a married couple with a warmth that grounds the wackiness. The humor is infectious, moving from the cheeky banter of the "Glam Cab" drivers to the slapstick failures of Charlie's men as they attempt to sabotage the competition. Beyond the laughs, the movie serves as a vibrant time capsule, offering viewers a nostalgic glimpse of 1960s London in all its retro glory. Ultimately, love conquers all in a chaotic, horn-honking finale, proving that this is one ride you don't want to miss!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3818</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/65be5a03a8b7472205e1212251e91b98.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>190</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 189 - You Only Live Twice (1967)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-189-you-only-live-twice-1967--69579770</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 189 - You Only Live Twice (1967)  "I must say, you have a lot of energy for a dead man, Mister Bond."  Get ready for the ultimate 1960s spy spectacle! You Only Live Twice (1967) isn't just a movie; it is a massive, colourful adventure that takes Sean Connery's James Bond to the vibrant landscapes of Japan for one of his most ambitious missions ever. From the opening moments, the film radiates a distinct, larger-than-life energy that defined the "blockbuster" era of the franchise.  The film is a masterclass in escapism. Bond trades his usual Aston Martin for "Little Nellie," a heavily armed, pocket-sized autogyro that leads to one of the most thrilling and inventive aerial dogfights in cinema history. The action is fast, fun, and filled with the classic 007 swagger that fans adore.  However, the true showstopper is the scale of the villainy. We finally see the face of Bond's arch-nemesis, Ernst Stavro Blofeld (complete with the iconic white cat), hiding out in what is arguably the greatest movie set ever built: a massive, hollowed-out volcano rocket base! The climax is pure adrenaline, featuring a literal army of ninjas repelling down into the volcano to stop World War III.  With Nancy Sinatra's dreamy, beautiful title track setting the mood and Ken Adam's breathtaking set designs stealing the show, You Only Live Twice is a triumph of imagination. It is campy, explosive, and wildly entertaining—Bond at his absolute biggest and boldest.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">bdf030fd-e813-4dea-9490-84c273c2836c</guid><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 12:02:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69579770/rb_189_you_only_live_twice_final.mp3" length="80915106" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 189 - You Only Live Twice (1967)  "I must say, you have a lot of energy for a dead man, Mister Bond."  Get ready for the ultimate 1960s spy spectacle! You Only Live Twice (1967) isn't just a movie; it is a massive, colourful adventure that...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 189 - You Only Live Twice (1967)  "I must say, you have a lot of energy for a dead man, Mister Bond."  Get ready for the ultimate 1960s spy spectacle! You Only Live Twice (1967) isn't just a movie; it is a massive, colourful adventure that takes Sean Connery's James Bond to the vibrant landscapes of Japan for one of his most ambitious missions ever. From the opening moments, the film radiates a distinct, larger-than-life energy that defined the "blockbuster" era of the franchise.  The film is a masterclass in escapism. Bond trades his usual Aston Martin for "Little Nellie," a heavily armed, pocket-sized autogyro that leads to one of the most thrilling and inventive aerial dogfights in cinema history. The action is fast, fun, and filled with the classic 007 swagger that fans adore.  However, the true showstopper is the scale of the villainy. We finally see the face of Bond's arch-nemesis, Ernst Stavro Blofeld (complete with the iconic white cat), hiding out in what is arguably the greatest movie set ever built: a massive, hollowed-out volcano rocket base! The climax is pure adrenaline, featuring a literal army of ninjas repelling down into the volcano to stop World War III.  With Nancy Sinatra's dreamy, beautiful title track setting the mood and Ken Adam's breathtaking set designs stealing the show, You Only Live Twice is a triumph of imagination. It is campy, explosive, and wildly entertaining—Bond at his absolute biggest and boldest.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5058</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/23dc3fd39b19393834c48466a722f3e4.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>189</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 188 - Just My Luck (1957)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-188-just-my-luck-1957--69387632</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 188 - Just My Luck (1957)  "Choose Your Entertainment With "WISDOM"!!" Just My Luck (1957) is a sparkling slice of postwar British comedy that captures both the optimism and the charm of its era. Starring the ever-appealing Norman Wisdom as Norman Hackett, a humble jeweller's apprentice with big dreams, the film follows his hapless but heartfelt attempts to turn his fortunes around. Norman, eternally late and forever in trouble at work, is secretly besotted with glamorous shop assistant Anne (delightfully played by Jill Dixon). When he overhears that she's a fan of racing, he decides to risk everything by placing a series of bets—turning a simple flutter into a full-blown adventure.  What follows is a joyful run of misunderstandings, slapstick chaos and bursts of romantic idealism, all propelled by Wisdom's trademark physical comedy and irrepressible energy. He tumbles, stumbles, and careens through life with that winning mix of innocence and determination that made him Britain's favourite underdog. The climax at the racetrack—where Norman's luck finally turns in spectacular fashion—delivers a perfectly timed payoff that leaves audiences smiling.  Behind the laughter, Just My Luck shows the craftsmanship of director John Paddy Carstairs, who had honed Wisdom's screen persona across several Ealing-flavoured comedies. Shot at Pinewood Studios, the film's brisk pacing, colourful sets, and lively orchestral score give it a polish that stands out among the decade's feel-good comedies.  On release, it proved another box-office hit for Wisdom, confirming his status as the British everyman who could make misfortune look hilarious. Critics admired its warmth and verve, and audiences adored its blend of humour, heart, and a touch of fantasy—the notion that sheer enthusiasm might be enough to change one's destiny.  Buoyant, bright, and brimming with optimism, Just My Luck remains a charming reminder that sometimes fortune really does favour the foolishly brave.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">39d5a577-ea36-4f86-b66a-6aa8f98b8bf6</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 08:52:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69387632/rb_188_just_my_luck_final.mp3" length="64470014" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 188 - Just My Luck (1957)  "Choose Your Entertainment With "WISDOM"!!" Just My Luck (1957) is a sparkling slice of postwar British comedy that captures both the optimism and the charm of its era. Starring the ever-appealing Norman Wisdom as...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 188 - Just My Luck (1957)  "Choose Your Entertainment With "WISDOM"!!" Just My Luck (1957) is a sparkling slice of postwar British comedy that captures both the optimism and the charm of its era. Starring the ever-appealing Norman Wisdom as Norman Hackett, a humble jeweller's apprentice with big dreams, the film follows his hapless but heartfelt attempts to turn his fortunes around. Norman, eternally late and forever in trouble at work, is secretly besotted with glamorous shop assistant Anne (delightfully played by Jill Dixon). When he overhears that she's a fan of racing, he decides to risk everything by placing a series of bets—turning a simple flutter into a full-blown adventure.  What follows is a joyful run of misunderstandings, slapstick chaos and bursts of romantic idealism, all propelled by Wisdom's trademark physical comedy and irrepressible energy. He tumbles, stumbles, and careens through life with that winning mix of innocence and determination that made him Britain's favourite underdog. The climax at the racetrack—where Norman's luck finally turns in spectacular fashion—delivers a perfectly timed payoff that leaves audiences smiling.  Behind the laughter, Just My Luck shows the craftsmanship of director John Paddy Carstairs, who had honed Wisdom's screen persona across several Ealing-flavoured comedies. Shot at Pinewood Studios, the film's brisk pacing, colourful sets, and lively orchestral score give it a polish that stands out among the decade's feel-good comedies.  On release, it proved another box-office hit for Wisdom, confirming his status as the British everyman who could make misfortune look hilarious. Critics admired its warmth and verve, and audiences adored its blend of humour, heart, and a touch of fantasy—the notion that sheer enthusiasm might be enough to change one's destiny.  Buoyant, bright, and brimming with optimism, Just My Luck remains a charming reminder that sometimes fortune really does favour the foolishly brave.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4030</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8111245a23a3a8053502565669dc2f8c.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>188</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 187 - Hammer Britannia 022 - The Curse Of The Mummy's Tomb (1964)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-187-hammer-britannia-022-the-curse-of-the-mummy-s-tomb-1964--69299663</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 187 - Hammer Britannia 022 - The Curse Of The Mummy's Tomb (1964)  "He's living in the past! This is 1900, you have to think modern."  Dust off your fez and grab your torch! If you're in the mood for a splendidly spooky adventure that oozes 1960s charm, look no further than Hammer's 1964 classic, The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb. This film is a pure, unadulterated slice of gothic fun, a wonderful reminder of a time when movie monsters were tragic, heroes were dashing, and curses were, well, very literal. The story kicks off in the grand tradition: a team of intrepid (and slightly reckless) archaeologists unearths the tomb of the Egyptian prince Ra-Antef. Despite the usual ominous warnings etched on the walls, they crate up their findings and ship them off to London, guided by the bombastic American showman, Adam Beauchamp (played with wonderful gusto by Fred Clark). Beauchamp's plan? A sensational, profit-making roadshow! Of course, the mummy has other ideas. It's not long before the ancient guardian is re-animated and stalking the foggy streets of London, exacting a methodical and wonderfully theatrical revenge on his desecrators.  What makes this movie such a joy isn't bone-chilling terror, but its incredible atmosphere and earnestness. It's a film that fully commits to its premise. The sets are a colorful delight, from the treasure-filled tomb to the lavishly decorated London drawing rooms that are about to be rudely interrupted by a 4,000-year-old party crasher. The mummy itself, when finally revealed in its full, bandaged glory, is a fantastic piece of classic monster design. The cast is clearly having a wonderful time. Terence Morgan is the perfect, square-jawed hero, while Ronald Howard provides the necessary archaeological gravitas. But it's Fred Clark's performance as the quintessential "Ugly American" promoter that steals the show, chewing scenery with an infectious energy.  The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb is the perfect cinematic comfort food. It's a fast-paced, colourful, and thrilling adventure that never takes itself too seriously. It doesn't aim to haunt your nightmares; it aims to entertain you for 80 minutes with a ripping good yarn.  This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts   Bonus content available at: patreon.com/ReelBritanniaPodcast   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    Thanks for listening Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">039fd61e-6420-40e8-be43-f0066cf05900</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2026 19:45:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69299663/rb_187_curse_of_the_mummys_tomb_final.mp3" length="39059349" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 187 - Hammer Britannia 022 - The Curse Of The Mummy's Tomb (1964)  "He's living in the past! This is 1900, you have to think modern."  Dust off your fez and grab your torch! If you're in the mood for a splendidly spooky adventure that oozes...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 187 - Hammer Britannia 022 - The Curse Of The Mummy's Tomb (1964)  "He's living in the past! This is 1900, you have to think modern."  Dust off your fez and grab your torch! If you're in the mood for a splendidly spooky adventure that oozes 1960s charm, look no further than Hammer's 1964 classic, The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb. This film is a pure, unadulterated slice of gothic fun, a wonderful reminder of a time when movie monsters were tragic, heroes were dashing, and curses were, well, very literal. The story kicks off in the grand tradition: a team of intrepid (and slightly reckless) archaeologists unearths the tomb of the Egyptian prince Ra-Antef. Despite the usual ominous warnings etched on the walls, they crate up their findings and ship them off to London, guided by the bombastic American showman, Adam Beauchamp (played with wonderful gusto by Fred Clark). Beauchamp's plan? A sensational, profit-making roadshow! Of course, the mummy has other ideas. It's not long before the ancient guardian is re-animated and stalking the foggy streets of London, exacting a methodical and wonderfully theatrical revenge on his desecrators.  What makes this movie such a joy isn't bone-chilling terror, but its incredible atmosphere and earnestness. It's a film that fully commits to its premise. The sets are a colorful delight, from the treasure-filled tomb to the lavishly decorated London drawing rooms that are about to be rudely interrupted by a 4,000-year-old party crasher. The mummy itself, when finally revealed in its full, bandaged glory, is a fantastic piece of classic monster design. The cast is clearly having a wonderful time. Terence Morgan is the perfect, square-jawed hero, while Ronald Howard provides the necessary archaeological gravitas. But it's Fred Clark's performance as the quintessential "Ugly American" promoter that steals the show, chewing scenery with an infectious energy.  The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb is the perfect cinematic comfort food. It's a fast-paced, colourful, and thrilling adventure that never takes itself too seriously. It doesn't aim to haunt your nightmares; it aims to entertain you for 80 minutes with a ripping good yarn.  This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts   Bonus content available at: patreon.com/ReelBritanniaPodcast   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    Thanks for listening Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2442</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/853574935eacdd7b37025ecff0b8d2df.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>187</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 186 - Campbell's Kingdom (1957)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-186-campbell-s-kingdom-1957--69148713</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 186 - Campbell's Kingdom (1957)  "Rugged Wildcatters...Fighting The Treacherous Might Of The Canadian Rockies"  Grab your parka and get ready for a trip to the Canadian Rockies, because 1957's Campbell's Kingdom is a gloriously old-school adventure that absolutely bursts with high-stakes drama and breathtaking scenery. If you're in the mood for a classic "ripping yarn," this is the film for you. It's a story of grit, oil, and one man's incredible race against time, all set against one of the most stunning backdrops ever captured on film. At the heart of the story is the wonderfully charismatic Dirk Bogarde as Bruce Campbell. Given a grim health diagnosis, Bruce inherits a patch of land in Alberta known as "Campbell's Kingdom." He's told it's worthless, but his grandfather died believing there was oil under that rocky soil. With nothing left to lose, Bruce sinks his last penny and every ounce of his failing strength into proving him right.  This is where the fun really starts. The film is a fantastic story of the underdog. Bruce is a man with a dream, facing down a world of naysayers. This includes the slick, menacing villain Owen (played with wonderful steel by Stanley Baker) and a looming deadline from a hydro-electric company threatening to flood the entire valley. But Campbell's Kingdom isn't just a character drama; it's a grand spectacle! Director Ralph Thomas makes the Canadian Rockies a character in their own right. The Vistavision and Technicolor cinematography is simply spectacular, with sweeping vistas of snow-capped mountains, turquoise lakes, and rugged forests that will have you longing for the great outdoors.  The action builds to a truly thrilling climax. As Bruce and his small, loyal crew drill desperately for their "black gold," the tension mounts. Will they strike it rich before the dam floods them out? Will Owen's schemes succeed? The final sequences are pure, high-adventure magic, delivering a payoff that is both exciting and deeply satisfying. Sure, it's a film of its time, with earnest heroes and clear-cut villains, but that's precisely its charm. Campbell's Kingdom is a wonderfully made, optimistic, and thrilling piece of classic British cinema. It's a feel-good movie about betting it all on a dream, and it leaves you with a real sense of exhilaration.  This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts   Bonus content available at: patreon.com/ReelBritanniaPodcast   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    Thanks for listening Scott and Steven  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">2b60a72d-d120-46ca-a95e-886eb3e702fd</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2025 16:54:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69148713/rb_campbell_final_edit.mp3" length="52933518" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 186 - Campbell's Kingdom (1957)  "Rugged Wildcatters...Fighting The Treacherous Might Of The Canadian Rockies"  Grab your parka and get ready for a trip to the Canadian Rockies, because 1957's Campbell's Kingdom is a gloriously old-school...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 186 - Campbell's Kingdom (1957)  "Rugged Wildcatters...Fighting The Treacherous Might Of The Canadian Rockies"  Grab your parka and get ready for a trip to the Canadian Rockies, because 1957's Campbell's Kingdom is a gloriously old-school adventure that absolutely bursts with high-stakes drama and breathtaking scenery. If you're in the mood for a classic "ripping yarn," this is the film for you. It's a story of grit, oil, and one man's incredible race against time, all set against one of the most stunning backdrops ever captured on film. At the heart of the story is the wonderfully charismatic Dirk Bogarde as Bruce Campbell. Given a grim health diagnosis, Bruce inherits a patch of land in Alberta known as "Campbell's Kingdom." He's told it's worthless, but his grandfather died believing there was oil under that rocky soil. With nothing left to lose, Bruce sinks his last penny and every ounce of his failing strength into proving him right.  This is where the fun really starts. The film is a fantastic story of the underdog. Bruce is a man with a dream, facing down a world of naysayers. This includes the slick, menacing villain Owen (played with wonderful steel by Stanley Baker) and a looming deadline from a hydro-electric company threatening to flood the entire valley. But Campbell's Kingdom isn't just a character drama; it's a grand spectacle! Director Ralph Thomas makes the Canadian Rockies a character in their own right. The Vistavision and Technicolor cinematography is simply spectacular, with sweeping vistas of snow-capped mountains, turquoise lakes, and rugged forests that will have you longing for the great outdoors.  The action builds to a truly thrilling climax. As Bruce and his small, loyal crew drill desperately for their "black gold," the tension mounts. Will they strike it rich before the dam floods them out? Will Owen's schemes succeed? The final sequences are pure, high-adventure magic, delivering a payoff that is both exciting and deeply satisfying. Sure, it's a film of its time, with earnest heroes and clear-cut villains, but that's precisely its charm. Campbell's Kingdom is a wonderfully made, optimistic, and thrilling piece of classic British cinema. It's a feel-good movie about betting it all on a dream, and it leaves you with a real sense of exhilaration.  This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts   Bonus content available at: patreon.com/ReelBritanniaPodcast   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    Thanks for listening Scott and Steven  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3309</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a7a8dabb87bfd7fd0cbf0c9efbc379cb.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>186</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 185 - Miranda (1948)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-185-miranda-1948--68485766</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 185 - Miranda (1948)  "You've hated me ever since I set tail in this house."  In the canon of post-war British comedy, there are grand spectacles and quiet character studies. And then, every so often, there's a film so completely, cheerfully absurd that it defies category. Miranda (1948) is one such treasure, a fantasy-comedy that is as polished and witty as it is delightfully naughty. It's a film that asks what would happen if a classic British "comedy of manners" was suddenly interrupted by a mermaid—and the answer, it turns in, is pure, bubbly entertainment. The story itself is a wonderfully silly concoction. Dr. Paul Martin (Griffith Jones), escaping his wife for a solo fishing holiday in Cornwall, gets more than he bargained for. He doesn't just catch a fish; he is caught by Miranda, a flirtatious, man-crazy mermaid who promptly holds him captive in her aquatic cave. His ransom? A trip to see London.  What follows is a brilliant farce. Paul passes off the beautiful Miranda as an "invalid patient," concealing her tail under long dresses and wheeling her around his sophisticated London home. This is where the film truly shines, thanks to the absolutely enchanting central performance from Glynis Johns. Long before she was Mrs. Banks in Mary Poppins, Johns established her star power here. With a coy, kittenish voice and eyes that perpetually sparkle with mischief, her Miranda is a sublime creation. She's no innocent nymph; she's a charming siren who has every man in the house—from her "doctor" to the lovestruck chauffeur (a wonderful David Tomlinson)—wrapped around her little finger, or fin. While Glynis Johns is the undeniable heart of the film, she is bolstered by one of the finest supporting casts in British comedy. Googie Withers is perfectly cast as Paul's increasingly bewildered and suspicious wife, Clare. But it is the magnificent, eccentric Margaret Rutherford who threatens to steal the entire picture as Nurse Carey. Hired to look after the "patient," she is not shocked to discover Miranda's secret but openly delighted, exclaiming, "It's a mermaid! I've always believed in them!"  The film is packed with witty dialogue and brilliant sight gags that never get old: Miranda's insistence on eating raw fish sandwiches, her casual snacking from the goldfish bowl, and a priceless scene at the zoo where she communicates with the seals. It's all so unapologetically fun, a droll and airy fantasy that was a smash hit with audiences at the time, and it's easy to see why. Miranda is a whimsical, charming, and thoroughly amusing escape that still feels as fresh and sparkling as the day it first splashed onto the screen.  This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts   Bonus content available at: patreon.com/ReelBritanniaPodcast   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    Thanks for listening Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ac38235c-2f68-49a0-8145-4bc4a13b28cc</guid><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2025 15:10:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68485766/rb_185_miranda_final_edit.mp3" length="59278129" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 185 - Miranda (1948)  "You've hated me ever since I set tail in this house."  In the canon of post-war British comedy, there are grand spectacles and quiet character studies. And then, every so often, there's a film so completely, cheerfully...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 185 - Miranda (1948)  "You've hated me ever since I set tail in this house."  In the canon of post-war British comedy, there are grand spectacles and quiet character studies. And then, every so often, there's a film so completely, cheerfully absurd that it defies category. Miranda (1948) is one such treasure, a fantasy-comedy that is as polished and witty as it is delightfully naughty. It's a film that asks what would happen if a classic British "comedy of manners" was suddenly interrupted by a mermaid—and the answer, it turns in, is pure, bubbly entertainment. The story itself is a wonderfully silly concoction. Dr. Paul Martin (Griffith Jones), escaping his wife for a solo fishing holiday in Cornwall, gets more than he bargained for. He doesn't just catch a fish; he is caught by Miranda, a flirtatious, man-crazy mermaid who promptly holds him captive in her aquatic cave. His ransom? A trip to see London.  What follows is a brilliant farce. Paul passes off the beautiful Miranda as an "invalid patient," concealing her tail under long dresses and wheeling her around his sophisticated London home. This is where the film truly shines, thanks to the absolutely enchanting central performance from Glynis Johns. Long before she was Mrs. Banks in Mary Poppins, Johns established her star power here. With a coy, kittenish voice and eyes that perpetually sparkle with mischief, her Miranda is a sublime creation. She's no innocent nymph; she's a charming siren who has every man in the house—from her "doctor" to the lovestruck chauffeur (a wonderful David Tomlinson)—wrapped around her little finger, or fin. While Glynis Johns is the undeniable heart of the film, she is bolstered by one of the finest supporting casts in British comedy. Googie Withers is perfectly cast as Paul's increasingly bewildered and suspicious wife, Clare. But it is the magnificent, eccentric Margaret Rutherford who threatens to steal the entire picture as Nurse Carey. Hired to look after the "patient," she is not shocked to discover Miranda's secret but openly delighted, exclaiming, "It's a mermaid! I've always believed in them!"  The film is packed with witty dialogue and brilliant sight gags that never get old: Miranda's insistence on eating raw fish sandwiches, her casual snacking from the goldfish bowl, and a priceless scene at the zoo where she communicates with the seals. It's all so unapologetically fun, a droll and airy fantasy that was a smash hit with audiences at the time, and it's easy to see why. Miranda is a whimsical, charming, and thoroughly amusing escape that still feels as fresh and sparkling as the day it first splashed onto the screen.  This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts   Bonus content available at: patreon.com/ReelBritanniaPodcast   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    Thanks for listening Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3705</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/163c99bf1a15ff0cf4c0d3063466807d.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>185</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 184 - In The Name Of The Father (1993)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-184-in-the-name-of-the-father-1993--68338962</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 184- In The Name Of The Father (1993)  "You got 15 years of blood and sweat and pain from my client - whose only crime was that he was bloody well Irish. And he was foolish, and he was in the wrong place at the wrong time!"  Based on the powerful true story of the Guildford Four, In the Name of the Father (1993) is a gripping legal and personal drama chronicling a devastating miscarriage of justice during "The Troubles" in 1970s England. The film centers on Gerry Conlon (Daniel Day-Lewis), a petty thief from Belfast. To escape the escalating violence, his father sends him to London. While Gerry and his friend Paul Hill are squatting in a flat, an IRA bomb explodes at a pub in Guildford, killing five people. Under intense pressure to secure convictions, the British police, led by Inspector Robert Dixon, arrest Gerry and Paul as prime suspects.  What follows is a harrowing interrogation. Gerry is subjected to days of psychological torture, threats, and violence, eventually breaking down and signing a false confession. This confession is then used to implicate not only himself and Paul but also two others (the "Guildford Four") and, shockingly, members of Gerry's own family who had no connection to the crime, including his asthmatic, law-abiding father, Giuseppe (Pete Postlethwaite). This group becomes known as the "Maguire Seven."  Despite glaring inconsistencies and the lack of physical evidence, the coerced confessions are enough to convict them. Gerry and his father are sentenced to life in prison. The film's focus then shifts to their 15-year incarceration. The volatile Gerry and the devout, peaceful Giuseppe share a cell, their strained relationship evolving into a profound bond of love and shared resilience. Giuseppe works tirelessly from prison to prove their innocence, while Gerry struggles with despair. They even encounter the actual IRA bomber, who confesses to the crime, but the authorities refuse to reopen the case, burying the new evidence.  Giuseppe eventually dies in prison, which galvanizes Gerry. He begins working with a determined solicitor, Gareth Peirce (Emma Thompson). Peirce meticulously re-examines the case and, after a long fight, uncovers crucial files that the prosecution deliberately withheld from the defense—evidence that contained an alibi proving Gerry's innocence. In a dramatic climax, the case is brought back to court, the police corruption is exposed, and the convictions of the Guildford Four are finally quashed. Gerry Conlon emerges from the courthouse a free man, vowing to clear his father's name.  This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts   Bonus content available at: patreon.com/ReelBritanniaPodcast   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    Thanks for listening Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f11c7f83-a5c0-4a65-8ed6-7f959e2fd044</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 18:53:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68338962/rb184_in_the_name_of_the_father_final.mp3" length="54510448" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 184- In The Name Of The Father (1993)  "You got 15 years of blood and sweat and pain from my client - whose only crime was that he was bloody well Irish. And he was foolish, and he was in the wrong place at the wrong time!"  Based on the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 184- In The Name Of The Father (1993)  "You got 15 years of blood and sweat and pain from my client - whose only crime was that he was bloody well Irish. And he was foolish, and he was in the wrong place at the wrong time!"  Based on the powerful true story of the Guildford Four, In the Name of the Father (1993) is a gripping legal and personal drama chronicling a devastating miscarriage of justice during "The Troubles" in 1970s England. The film centers on Gerry Conlon (Daniel Day-Lewis), a petty thief from Belfast. To escape the escalating violence, his father sends him to London. While Gerry and his friend Paul Hill are squatting in a flat, an IRA bomb explodes at a pub in Guildford, killing five people. Under intense pressure to secure convictions, the British police, led by Inspector Robert Dixon, arrest Gerry and Paul as prime suspects.  What follows is a harrowing interrogation. Gerry is subjected to days of psychological torture, threats, and violence, eventually breaking down and signing a false confession. This confession is then used to implicate not only himself and Paul but also two others (the "Guildford Four") and, shockingly, members of Gerry's own family who had no connection to the crime, including his asthmatic, law-abiding father, Giuseppe (Pete Postlethwaite). This group becomes known as the "Maguire Seven."  Despite glaring inconsistencies and the lack of physical evidence, the coerced confessions are enough to convict them. Gerry and his father are sentenced to life in prison. The film's focus then shifts to their 15-year incarceration. The volatile Gerry and the devout, peaceful Giuseppe share a cell, their strained relationship evolving into a profound bond of love and shared resilience. Giuseppe works tirelessly from prison to prove their innocence, while Gerry struggles with despair. They even encounter the actual IRA bomber, who confesses to the crime, but the authorities refuse to reopen the case, burying the new evidence.  Giuseppe eventually dies in prison, which galvanizes Gerry. He begins working with a determined solicitor, Gareth Peirce (Emma Thompson). Peirce meticulously re-examines the case and, after a long fight, uncovers crucial files that the prosecution deliberately withheld from the defense—evidence that contained an alibi proving Gerry's innocence. In a dramatic climax, the case is brought back to court, the police corruption is exposed, and the convictions of the Guildford Four are finally quashed. Gerry Conlon emerges from the courthouse a free man, vowing to clear his father's name.  This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts   Bonus content available at: patreon.com/ReelBritanniaPodcast   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    Thanks for listening Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3407</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bd83639d08f73431bb1d809acdb09607.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>184</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 183 - Boiling Point (2021)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-183-boiling-point-2021--68182735</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 183 - Boiling Point (2021)  "I do not get paid enough to deal with this shit."  The 2021 British film "Boiling Point" offers a raw and immersive look into the high-pressure environment of a professional kitchen, captured in a single, continuous take. Directed by Philip Barantini, who co-wrote the screenplay with James Cummings, the film is a technical marvel that amplifies the relentless stress of the culinary world. The production notably filmed the entire movie four times, with the third take being the one used in the final cut, a testament to the cast and crew's incredible coordination and performance.  The narrative unfolds in real-time on the last Friday before Christmas, one of the busiest nights of the year for the upscale London restaurant, Jones &amp; Sons. At the heart of the storm is Head Chef Andy Jones, portrayed with a visceral intensity by Stephen Graham. Already burdened by personal issues, Andy's night spirals into chaos from the moment he arrives. A surprise visit from a health and safety inspector downgrades the restaurant's rating, setting a tense tone for the evening.  As the service gets underway, the pressure cooker environment of the kitchen reaches a fever pitch. The camera masterfully weaves through the cramped and chaotic space, capturing the escalating conflicts between the overworked staff. Andy's patient and capable sous-chef, Carly (Vinette Robinson), struggles to manage the kitchen amidst her boss's erratic behavior. Meanwhile, the front-of-house manager, Beth (Alice Feetham), adds to the friction with her mishandling of demanding customers, including a celebrity chef who is also Andy's former mentor and a renowned food critic. The film expertly juggles multiple storylines, from difficult patrons with severe food allergies to internal staff disputes, all while Andy's personal life continues to unravel just outside the kitchen doors. The result is a palpable sense of anxiety that leaves the audience on the edge of their seat, deeply invested in the fate of the restaurant and its deeply flawed but compelling protagonist.  This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts   Bonus content available at: patreon.com/ReelBritanniaPodcast   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod  You can follow Hal  @coupleindemnity   Thanks for listening Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">d3de91b1-82a3-4c4a-ad38-722e9e2dd7ff</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 18:14:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68182735/rb_183_boiling_point_final.mp3" length="63316848" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 183 - Boiling Point (2021)  "I do not get paid enough to deal with this shit."  The 2021 British film "Boiling Point" offers a raw and immersive look into the high-pressure environment of a professional kitchen, captured in a single,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 183 - Boiling Point (2021)  "I do not get paid enough to deal with this shit."  The 2021 British film "Boiling Point" offers a raw and immersive look into the high-pressure environment of a professional kitchen, captured in a single, continuous take. Directed by Philip Barantini, who co-wrote the screenplay with James Cummings, the film is a technical marvel that amplifies the relentless stress of the culinary world. The production notably filmed the entire movie four times, with the third take being the one used in the final cut, a testament to the cast and crew's incredible coordination and performance.  The narrative unfolds in real-time on the last Friday before Christmas, one of the busiest nights of the year for the upscale London restaurant, Jones &amp; Sons. At the heart of the storm is Head Chef Andy Jones, portrayed with a visceral intensity by Stephen Graham. Already burdened by personal issues, Andy's night spirals into chaos from the moment he arrives. A surprise visit from a health and safety inspector downgrades the restaurant's rating, setting a tense tone for the evening.  As the service gets underway, the pressure cooker environment of the kitchen reaches a fever pitch. The camera masterfully weaves through the cramped and chaotic space, capturing the escalating conflicts between the overworked staff. Andy's patient and capable sous-chef, Carly (Vinette Robinson), struggles to manage the kitchen amidst her boss's erratic behavior. Meanwhile, the front-of-house manager, Beth (Alice Feetham), adds to the friction with her mishandling of demanding customers, including a celebrity chef who is also Andy's former mentor and a renowned food critic. The film expertly juggles multiple storylines, from difficult patrons with severe food allergies to internal staff disputes, all while Andy's personal life continues to unravel just outside the kitchen doors. The result is a palpable sense of anxiety that leaves the audience on the edge of their seat, deeply invested in the fate of the restaurant and its deeply flawed but compelling protagonist.  This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts   Bonus content available at: patreon.com/ReelBritanniaPodcast   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod  You can follow Hal  @coupleindemnity   Thanks for listening Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3958</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>2021,boilingpoint,britmovie,movie,philipbarantini,podcast,reelbritannia,stephengraham</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e50c9226401e276ad34041ca4b689020.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>183</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 182 - All Night Long (1962)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-182-all-night-long-1962--68061198</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 182 - All Night Long (1962)  "Me? Oh, I belong to that new minority group: white American jazz musicians. They're going to hold a mass meeting in a phone booth."  Get ready to step into the coolest party of 1962. Basil Dearden's All Night Long is a cinematic powder keg, a film that brilliantly transplants Shakespeare’s classic tragedy Othello into the vibrant, smoke-filled world of the London jazz scene, and it does so with an electrifying pulse that never lets up. This isn't just a drama; it's a front-row seat to a once-in-a-lifetime jam session, featuring knockout performances from real-life jazz giants like Dave Brubeck, Charles Mingus, and Johnny Dankworth. The result is a stunningly stylish and suspenseful ride that swings to its own dynamic rhythm.  The story unfolds over the course of a single, spectacular evening. Wealthy music enthusiast Rod Hamilton (a wonderfully suave Richard Attenborough) is hosting an anniversary party for the golden couple of the jazz world: the supremely talented bandleader and pianist Aurelius Rex (Paul Harris) and his beautiful wife, Delia Lane (Marti Stevens), a celebrated singer who has happily retired from the stage for a life with her husband. The setting is a chic, converted warehouse on the Thames, buzzing with the energy of musicians, friends, and the infectious sound of bebop. The champagne is flowing, the music is hot, and love is in the air. For Rex and Delia, it’s a perfect celebration of their first year together.  But lurking in the shadows of this joyous occasion is the ambitious and conniving drummer, Johnny Cousin (a riveting Patrick McGoohan). Johnny has big plans to launch his own band, but his financial backing hinges on one crucial element: persuading Delia to be his lead singer. When Delia, devoted to Rex and her new life, politely turns him down, Johnny’s ambition curdles into a venomous plot. If he can't get her to join him, he’ll destroy the very foundation of her happiness. With a wicked grin and a drummer’s sense of timing, he sets out to poison Rex’s mind, spinning a devious web of lies to convince the bandleader that Delia is having an affair with their trusted friend and saxophonist, Cass Michaels (Keith Michell).  What follows is a masterclass in tension, made all the more thrilling by the incredible musical backdrop. As the party roars on, with Mingus plucking his bass and Brubeck commanding the piano, Johnny moves through the crowd like a phantom, orchestrating his symphony of destruction. He slyly gets Cass to smoke a "drugged" cigarette, loosens his tongue, and then, in a stroke of cunning genius, uses a reel-to-reel tape recorder to capture and manipulate conversations. He masterfully edits the tape to create a false, damning narrative of Delia and Cass’s "love affair." McGoohan is absolutely electric as the scheming Johnny, his intense eyes darting around the room, always a step ahead, turning a joyous celebration into his personal playground of chaos.  The music acts as the film's heartbeat, with each sensational performance escalating the drama until it reaches a fever pitch. When Rex finally hears the doctored tape, his love and trust shatter, leading to a raw and explosive confrontation that silences the entire party. But just when it seems tragedy is inevitable, Johnny’s web of deceit is heroically untangled by his own long-suffering wife. The truth comes crashing down, and Johnny's grand ambitions are left in ashes. In a powerful final scene, he is left alone, frantically beating his drums in a furious, solitary solo. The party is over, but for Rex and Delia, there’s a glimmer of hope as they walk out into the dawn, their bond tested but ultimately not broken, ready to pick up the pieces. All Night Long is a triumph—a sharp, exhilarating fusion of high drama and spectacular music that remains an absolute knockout.  This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts   Bonus content available at: patreon.com/ReelBritanniaPodcast   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    Thanks for listening Scott and Steven    ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">74465b68-fb93-43bd-8a38-d5c4e3810779</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 10:41:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68061198/rb_182_all_night_long_final_edit.mp3" length="86283798" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 182 - All Night Long (1962)  "Me? Oh, I belong to that new minority group: white American jazz musicians. They're going to hold a mass meeting in a phone booth."  Get ready to step into the coolest party of 1962. Basil Dearden's All Night Long...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 182 - All Night Long (1962)  "Me? Oh, I belong to that new minority group: white American jazz musicians. They're going to hold a mass meeting in a phone booth."  Get ready to step into the coolest party of 1962. Basil Dearden's All Night Long is a cinematic powder keg, a film that brilliantly transplants Shakespeare’s classic tragedy Othello into the vibrant, smoke-filled world of the London jazz scene, and it does so with an electrifying pulse that never lets up. This isn't just a drama; it's a front-row seat to a once-in-a-lifetime jam session, featuring knockout performances from real-life jazz giants like Dave Brubeck, Charles Mingus, and Johnny Dankworth. The result is a stunningly stylish and suspenseful ride that swings to its own dynamic rhythm.  The story unfolds over the course of a single, spectacular evening. Wealthy music enthusiast Rod Hamilton (a wonderfully suave Richard Attenborough) is hosting an anniversary party for the golden couple of the jazz world: the supremely talented bandleader and pianist Aurelius Rex (Paul Harris) and his beautiful wife, Delia Lane (Marti Stevens), a celebrated singer who has happily retired from the stage for a life with her husband. The setting is a chic, converted warehouse on the Thames, buzzing with the energy of musicians, friends, and the infectious sound of bebop. The champagne is flowing, the music is hot, and love is in the air. For Rex and Delia, it’s a perfect celebration of their first year together.  But lurking in the shadows of this joyous occasion is the ambitious and conniving drummer, Johnny Cousin (a riveting Patrick McGoohan). Johnny has big plans to launch his own band, but his financial backing hinges on one crucial element: persuading Delia to be his lead singer. When Delia, devoted to Rex and her new life, politely turns him down, Johnny’s ambition curdles into a venomous plot. If he can't get her to join him, he’ll destroy the very foundation of her happiness. With a wicked grin and a drummer’s sense of timing, he sets out to poison Rex’s mind, spinning a devious web of lies to convince the bandleader that Delia is having an affair with their trusted friend and saxophonist, Cass Michaels (Keith Michell).  What follows is a masterclass in tension, made all the more thrilling by the incredible musical backdrop. As the party roars on, with Mingus plucking his bass and Brubeck commanding the piano, Johnny moves through the crowd like a phantom, orchestrating his symphony of destruction. He slyly gets Cass to smoke a "drugged" cigarette, loosens his tongue, and then, in a stroke of cunning genius, uses a reel-to-reel tape recorder to capture and manipulate conversations. He masterfully edits the tape to create a false, damning narrative of Delia and Cass’s "love affair." McGoohan is absolutely electric as the scheming Johnny, his intense eyes darting around the room, always a step ahead, turning a joyous celebration into his personal playground of chaos.  The music acts as the film's heartbeat, with each sensational performance escalating the drama until it reaches a fever pitch. When Rex finally hears the doctored tape, his love and trust shatter, leading to a raw and explosive confrontation that silences the entire party. But just when it seems tragedy is inevitable, Johnny’s web of deceit is heroically untangled by his own long-suffering wife. The truth comes crashing down, and Johnny's grand ambitions are left in ashes. In a powerful final scene, he is left alone, frantically beating his drums in a furious, solitary solo. The party is over, but for Rex and Delia, there’s a glimmer of hope as they walk out into the dawn, their bond tested but ultimately not broken, ready to pick up the pieces. All Night Long is a triumph—a sharp, exhilarating fusion of high drama and spectacular music that remains an absolute knockout.  This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts   Bonus content available...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5393</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1962,allnightlong,basildearden,britmovie,movie,patrickmcgoohan,podcast,reelbritannia,richardattenborough</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a67ecdf44fc8bdc75f1300e252c6c255.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>182</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 181 - Hammer Britannia 021 - The Gorgon (1964)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-181-hammer-britannia-021-the-gorgon-1964--67981294</link><description><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 181 - The Gorgon (1964)   " Don't use long words, Inspector; they don't suit you."  Get ready to have a monstrously good time with one of Hammer Film Productions’ most creative and atmospheric chillers, 1964’s The Gorgon! This isn't just any old creature feature; it’s a vibrant, gothic mystery that brings together the titans of terror, Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee, for a truly legendary showdown. Forget what you know about Medusa, because this film introduces a new snake-haired sister to the mix, and she’s ready for her close-up!  The fun kicks off in the spooky little German village of Vandorf around the turn of the 20th century. This town has a serious problem: its residents have a nasty habit of turning to stone. When a young artist is found petrified, his family refuses to accept the flimsy official story. His determined father and brother arrive to uncover the truth, but the locals, terrified of a legendary curse, are tighter-lipped than a statue. This creates a wonderfully suspenseful puzzle, with our heroes piecing together clues while the village doctor (the ever-brilliant Peter Cushing) seems to know more than he’s letting on.  The mystery deepens with the arrival of the dashing Professor Karl Meister, played with commanding authority by the one and only Christopher Lee. He storms into town, ready to challenge superstition with science and solve the stony situation once and for all. The scenes between Cushing and Lee are electric, a fantastic duel between two masters of the genre who bring gravitas and excitement to every line. They elevate the film from a simple monster movie into a compelling human drama set against a wonderfully spooky backdrop.  The film does a masterful job building the tension, giving you glimpses of slithering snakes and haunting reflections before the big reveal. When Megaera finally appears in her full, terrifying glory, it’s a fantastic piece of classic horror magic. Her ghostly presence, combined with the eerie wail that precedes her, makes for some of the most memorable scenes in Hammer's history. The special effects, which show victims slowly hardening into stone, are delightfully retro and add to the film's unique charm.  The Gorgon culminates in a thrilling and dramatic finale set in the ruins of Castle Borski. It's a fantastic climax filled with heroic sacrifice, shocking revelations, and a final, unforgettable confrontation with the creature. If you’re looking for a horror film that is less about jump scares and more about rich atmosphere, brilliant performances, and a truly unique monster, then The Gorgon is an absolute must-see. It’s a stylish, exciting, and wonderfully entertaining ride from start to finish!  This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts   Bonus content available at: patreon.com/ReelBritanniaPodcast   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    Thanks for listening Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">e6b88829-e77a-4d40-a97b-8f17d4b27845</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 03:49:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67981294/rb_181_the_gorgon_final.mp3" length="60091074" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 181 - The Gorgon (1964)   " Don't use long words, Inspector; they don't suit you."  Get ready to have a monstrously good time with one of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 181 - The Gorgon (1964)   " Don't use long words, Inspector; they don't suit you."  Get ready to have a monstrously good time with one of Hammer Film Productions’ most creative and atmospheric chillers, 1964’s The Gorgon! This isn't just any old creature feature; it’s a vibrant, gothic mystery that brings together the titans of terror, Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee, for a truly legendary showdown. Forget what you know about Medusa, because this film introduces a new snake-haired sister to the mix, and she’s ready for her close-up!  The fun kicks off in the spooky little German village of Vandorf around the turn of the 20th century. This town has a serious problem: its residents have a nasty habit of turning to stone. When a young artist is found petrified, his family refuses to accept the flimsy official story. His determined father and brother arrive to uncover the truth, but the locals, terrified of a legendary curse, are tighter-lipped than a statue. This creates a wonderfully suspenseful puzzle, with our heroes piecing together clues while the village doctor (the ever-brilliant Peter Cushing) seems to know more than he’s letting on.  The mystery deepens with the arrival of the dashing Professor Karl Meister, played with commanding authority by the one and only Christopher Lee. He storms into town, ready to challenge superstition with science and solve the stony situation once and for all. The scenes between Cushing and Lee are electric, a fantastic duel between two masters of the genre who bring gravitas and excitement to every line. They elevate the film from a simple monster movie into a compelling human drama set against a wonderfully spooky backdrop.  The film does a masterful job building the tension, giving you glimpses of slithering snakes and haunting reflections before the big reveal. When Megaera finally appears in her full, terrifying glory, it’s a fantastic piece of classic horror magic. Her ghostly presence, combined with the eerie wail that precedes her, makes for some of the most memorable scenes in Hammer's history. The special effects, which show victims slowly hardening into stone, are delightfully retro and add to the film's unique charm.  The Gorgon culminates in a thrilling and dramatic finale set in the ruins of Castle Borski. It's a fantastic climax filled with heroic sacrifice, shocking revelations, and a final, unforgettable confrontation with the creature. If you’re looking for a horror film that is less about jump scares and more about rich atmosphere, brilliant performances, and a truly unique monster, then The Gorgon is an absolute must-see. It’s a stylish, exciting, and wonderfully entertaining ride from start to finish!  This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts   Bonus content available at: patreon.com/ReelBritanniaPodcast   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    Thanks for listening Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3756</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1964,britmovie,christopherlee,hammer,hammerhorror,movie,petercushing,podcast,reelbritannia,thegorgon</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ed7e80c4cf90fb06e312946b96f71a33.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>181</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 180 - A Kind Of Loving (1962)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-180-a-kind-of-loving-1962--67913160</link><description><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism Episode 180 - A Kind Of Loving (1962) "You know, it's a funny feeling. Sometimes I really fancy her, and the next day I can hardly stand the sight of her."  More kitchen sink drama this week as Scott and Steven step into the vibrant, bustling world of early 1960s Lancashire with "A Kind of Loving," a wonderfully spirited and heartfelt romance. The story centres on Vic Brown, a wisecracking and ambitious young draughtsman with dreams bigger than his industrial town. His world is instantly brightened when he sets his sights on the lovely and charming Ingrid Rothwell, a typist at the same company.  What follows is a delightful and utterly believable courtship, crackling with the electric energy of new love. Through trips to the pictures, countryside walks, and witty banter, a powerful attraction blossoms between the two. The film perfectly captures that exhilarating, head-over-heels feeling of a first romance, buzzing with the optimism of a new era. Vic's determined pursuit of Ingrid is full of charm, and their developing connection is a joy to watch unfold.  As their initial flirtation deepens into a more passionate and meaningful relationship, life throws the young couple an unexpected curveball. They are suddenly forced to confront adult responsibilities much sooner than planned, putting their affection to its first serious test.  Without giving anything away, the film poses a timeless question: can the intoxicating spark of initial attraction survive the very real pressures of commitment and family expectations? "A Kind of Loving" is an engaging and hopeful look at two young people navigating the complicated journey from infatuation to a more enduring love, all set against the rich and authentic backdrop of a changing Britain.   This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts   Bonus content at: patreon.com/ReelBritanniaPodcast   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    Thanks for listening Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">037bf5f0-aed0-4920-bf70-8e39d2adbc6c</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 18:23:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67913160/rb_180_a_kind_of_loving_final.mp3" length="50929878" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism Episode 180 - A Kind Of Loving (1962) "You know, it's a funny feeling. Sometimes I really fancy her, and the next day I can hardly stand the sight...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism Episode 180 - A Kind Of Loving (1962) "You know, it's a funny feeling. Sometimes I really fancy her, and the next day I can hardly stand the sight of her."  More kitchen sink drama this week as Scott and Steven step into the vibrant, bustling world of early 1960s Lancashire with "A Kind of Loving," a wonderfully spirited and heartfelt romance. The story centres on Vic Brown, a wisecracking and ambitious young draughtsman with dreams bigger than his industrial town. His world is instantly brightened when he sets his sights on the lovely and charming Ingrid Rothwell, a typist at the same company.  What follows is a delightful and utterly believable courtship, crackling with the electric energy of new love. Through trips to the pictures, countryside walks, and witty banter, a powerful attraction blossoms between the two. The film perfectly captures that exhilarating, head-over-heels feeling of a first romance, buzzing with the optimism of a new era. Vic's determined pursuit of Ingrid is full of charm, and their developing connection is a joy to watch unfold.  As their initial flirtation deepens into a more passionate and meaningful relationship, life throws the young couple an unexpected curveball. They are suddenly forced to confront adult responsibilities much sooner than planned, putting their affection to its first serious test.  Without giving anything away, the film poses a timeless question: can the intoxicating spark of initial attraction survive the very real pressures of commitment and family expectations? "A Kind of Loving" is an engaging and hopeful look at two young people navigating the complicated journey from infatuation to a more enduring love, all set against the rich and authentic backdrop of a changing Britain.   This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts   Bonus content at: patreon.com/ReelBritanniaPodcast   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    Thanks for listening Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3184</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1962,akindofloving,alanbates,britishnewwave,britmovie,kitchensink,kitchensinkdrama,movie,podcast,reelbritannia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0430e71b2e2230af282254eb809ea6e9.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>180</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 179 - North Sea Hijack (1980)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-179-north-sea-hijack-1980--67811757</link><description><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 179 - North Sea Hijack (1980)  Forget your suave, tuxedo-clad spies. The hero of North Sea Hijack is Rufus Excalibur ffolkes, a man whose only true loves are his cats, a strong Scotch, and a perfectly executed bit of underwater sabotage. When a group of rather impolite terrorists, led by the chillingly polite Kramer, decide to hijack a massive oil rig and its supply vessel in the middle of the tempestuous North Sea, the British government is in a pickle.  The villains' demand is simple: a staggering £25 million, or they’ll send the pride of Britain's oil industry to the bottom of the ocean, creating an environmental and economic catastrophe. With the clock ticking and the North Sea winds howling, the Prime Minister and her advisors are running out of options. Who can possibly handle such a delicate, high-stakes situation?  Enter ffolkes. He’s a freelance counter-terrorism consultant with a magnificent moustache, a deep-seated dislike for all women, and a plan so audacious and meticulously bonkers it just might work. Leading a team of tough-as-nails commandos he calls "ffolkes's fusiliers," he boards a nearby ship to mastermind a counter-strike. What follows is a delicious cat-and-mouse game between a truly eccentric genius and a band of ruthless criminals. Will ffolkes's penchant for precision (and needlepoint!) be enough to outwit the villains before they send billions of dollars' worth of hardware to a watery grave? You’ll have to watch to see if this feline fanatic can pull it off.  "I like cats, and I don't like people who don't."   This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts   Bonus content available at: patreon.com/ReelBritanniaPodcast   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    Thanks for listening Scott and Steven  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">85d12af9-44f9-43c3-9e3a-9bc1705409e1</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 18:36:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67811757/rb_179_north_sea_hijack_final.mp3" length="49120865" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 179 - North Sea Hijack (1980)  Forget your suave, tuxedo-clad spies. The hero of North Sea Hijack is Rufus Excalibur ffolkes, a man whose...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 179 - North Sea Hijack (1980)  Forget your suave, tuxedo-clad spies. The hero of North Sea Hijack is Rufus Excalibur ffolkes, a man whose only true loves are his cats, a strong Scotch, and a perfectly executed bit of underwater sabotage. When a group of rather impolite terrorists, led by the chillingly polite Kramer, decide to hijack a massive oil rig and its supply vessel in the middle of the tempestuous North Sea, the British government is in a pickle.  The villains' demand is simple: a staggering £25 million, or they’ll send the pride of Britain's oil industry to the bottom of the ocean, creating an environmental and economic catastrophe. With the clock ticking and the North Sea winds howling, the Prime Minister and her advisors are running out of options. Who can possibly handle such a delicate, high-stakes situation?  Enter ffolkes. He’s a freelance counter-terrorism consultant with a magnificent moustache, a deep-seated dislike for all women, and a plan so audacious and meticulously bonkers it just might work. Leading a team of tough-as-nails commandos he calls "ffolkes's fusiliers," he boards a nearby ship to mastermind a counter-strike. What follows is a delicious cat-and-mouse game between a truly eccentric genius and a band of ruthless criminals. Will ffolkes's penchant for precision (and needlepoint!) be enough to outwit the villains before they send billions of dollars' worth of hardware to a watery grave? You’ll have to watch to see if this feline fanatic can pull it off.  "I like cats, and I don't like people who don't."   This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts   Bonus content available at: patreon.com/ReelBritanniaPodcast   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    Thanks for listening Scott and Steven  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3071</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1980,anthonyperkins,britmovie,ffolkes,jamesmason,movie,northseahijack,podcast,reelbritannia,rogermoore</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c0dfe08aeb7bb051b1aaf6850a4d5e7c.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>179</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 178 - Carry on Cruising (1962)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-178-carry-on-cruising-1962--67663612</link><description><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 178 - Carry On Cruising (1962)  "During the War I did Arctic runs that would've made HMS Ulysses look like a trip to Brighton. Without getting a scratch! Two days on a simple cruise with you lot and look at me!" The sixth installment in the beloved Carry On franchise, 1962's Carry On Cruising holds a special place in the series' history. Not only did it take the familiar brand of British seaside humour to the high seas, but it was also the very first Carry On film to be shot and presented in glorious Eastmancolor. This transition to a vibrant palette marked a significant step forward for the series, elevating its visual appeal and setting a new standard for the films that would follow. However, the production was not without its own undercurrents of drama, and the final product received a mixed reception from critics and audiences alike, cementing its status as a unique and much-debated entry in the Carry On canon.    All aboard the SS Happy Wanderer for what is, in theory, a relaxing cruise. Captain Crowther, played by the eternally exasperated Sid James, is hoping for one last, quiet trip before a swanky promotion.           His hopes are, naturally, torpedoed within minutes. His crack team of sailors has been replaced by a collection of Britain's finest bumblers, seemingly sourced from a village fete raffle.          There's Kenneth Williams as the First Officer, whose vocabulary is more expansive than the Atlantic itself, yet possesses the practical seamanship of a goldfish.     Kenneth Connor is the ship's doctor, a man more interested in diagnosing a case of love-at-first-sight with a passenger than any actual ailments.     And let's not forget Lance Percival as the chef, a culinary genius who discovers his arch-nemesis is the gentle rocking of the boat.           What follows is less a luxury cruise and more a floating slapstick convention, now presented in dazzling colour for the very first time.      This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts   Bonus content available at: patreon.com/ReelBritanniaPodcast   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    Thanks for listening Scott and Steven       ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">5a8ded31-8583-4451-9bb4-2098fcd0b434</guid><pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2025 12:58:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67663612/rb_178_carry_on_cruising_final.mp3" length="46418766" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 178 - Carry On Cruising (1962)  "During the War I did Arctic runs that would've made HMS Ulysses look like a trip to Brighton. Without...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 178 - Carry On Cruising (1962)  "During the War I did Arctic runs that would've made HMS Ulysses look like a trip to Brighton. Without getting a scratch! Two days on a simple cruise with you lot and look at me!" The sixth installment in the beloved Carry On franchise, 1962's Carry On Cruising holds a special place in the series' history. Not only did it take the familiar brand of British seaside humour to the high seas, but it was also the very first Carry On film to be shot and presented in glorious Eastmancolor. This transition to a vibrant palette marked a significant step forward for the series, elevating its visual appeal and setting a new standard for the films that would follow. However, the production was not without its own undercurrents of drama, and the final product received a mixed reception from critics and audiences alike, cementing its status as a unique and much-debated entry in the Carry On canon.    All aboard the SS Happy Wanderer for what is, in theory, a relaxing cruise. Captain Crowther, played by the eternally exasperated Sid James, is hoping for one last, quiet trip before a swanky promotion.           His hopes are, naturally, torpedoed within minutes. His crack team of sailors has been replaced by a collection of Britain's finest bumblers, seemingly sourced from a village fete raffle.          There's Kenneth Williams as the First Officer, whose vocabulary is more expansive than the Atlantic itself, yet possesses the practical seamanship of a goldfish.     Kenneth Connor is the ship's doctor, a man more interested in diagnosing a case of love-at-first-sight with a passenger than any actual ailments.     And let's not forget Lance Percival as the chef, a culinary genius who discovers his arch-nemesis is the gentle rocking of the boat.           What follows is less a luxury cruise and more a floating slapstick convention, now presented in dazzling colour for the very first time.      This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts   Bonus content available at: patreon.com/ReelBritanniaPodcast   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    Thanks for listening Scott and Steven       ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2902</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>12962,britmovie,carryon,carryoncruising,kennethconnor,kennethwilliams,lizfraser,movie,podcast,reelbritannia,sidjames</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7616a484290825733869b878ae7d9e17.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>178</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 177 - This Is England (2006)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-177-this-is-england-2006--67497764</link><description><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism Episode 177 - This Is England (2006)  Set in a coastal English town during the summer of 1983, This Is England centres on Shaun, a lonely 12-year-old boy grieving the death of his father in the Falklands War. After a fight at school, Shaun is befriended by a group of older, good-natured skinheads led by the welcoming Woody. He quickly finds a sense of belonging and a surrogate family within their subculture of ska music, fashion, and camaraderie.  The group's joyful dynamic is shattered by the return of Combo, a charismatic but deeply troubled ex-convict with a volatile temper. Imbued with a nationalist, racist ideology from his time in prison, Combo attempts to steer the group towards far-right extremism. His intimidating presence causes a painful schism, forcing everyone to choose sides. While Woody and several others reject Combo’s hateful politics, the impressionable Shaun, swayed by Combo’s rhetoric about patriotism and pride, is drawn into his darker, more aggressive world. The film explores Shaun's loss of innocence as he navigates this dangerous new path, searching for a father figure amidst the social and political turmoil of Thatcher's Britain. "Some people say we're racists.We're not racists. We're realists.Some people call us Nazis.We're not Nazis.No, what we are, we are nationalists and there's a reason people try to pigeonhole us like this.And that is because of one word, gentlemen.- Fear."   This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts   Bonus content available at:  patreon.com/ReelBritanniaPodcast   <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    Thanks for listening Scott and Steven  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">aff53c0c-da42-4f27-b469-c48bce509c8e</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2025 17:35:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67497764/rb_this_is_england_final.mp3" length="64940218" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism Episode 177 - This Is England (2006)  Set in a coastal English town during the summer of 1983, This Is England centres on Shaun, a lonely...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism Episode 177 - This Is England (2006)  Set in a coastal English town during the summer of 1983, This Is England centres on Shaun, a lonely 12-year-old boy grieving the death of his father in the Falklands War. After a fight at school, Shaun is befriended by a group of older, good-natured skinheads led by the welcoming Woody. He quickly finds a sense of belonging and a surrogate family within their subculture of ska music, fashion, and camaraderie.  The group's joyful dynamic is shattered by the return of Combo, a charismatic but deeply troubled ex-convict with a volatile temper. Imbued with a nationalist, racist ideology from his time in prison, Combo attempts to steer the group towards far-right extremism. His intimidating presence causes a painful schism, forcing everyone to choose sides. While Woody and several others reject Combo’s hateful politics, the impressionable Shaun, swayed by Combo’s rhetoric about patriotism and pride, is drawn into his darker, more aggressive world. The film explores Shaun's loss of innocence as he navigates this dangerous new path, searching for a father figure amidst the social and political turmoil of Thatcher's Britain. "Some people say we're racists.We're not racists. We're realists.Some people call us Nazis.We're not Nazis.No, what we are, we are nationalists and there's a reason people try to pigeonhole us like this.And that is because of one word, gentlemen.- Fear."   This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts   Bonus content available at:  patreon.com/ReelBritanniaPodcast   <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    Thanks for listening Scott and Steven  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4059</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>2006,britmovie,movie,podcast,reelbritannia,shanemeadows,thisisengland</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/19e4e5303257b618d8fc1bbf3e1ce8bb.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>177</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 176 - Hammer Britannia 020 - The Evil of Frankenstein (1964)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-176-hammer-britannia-020-the-evil-of-frankenstein-1964--67464474</link><description><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism Episode 174 - Hammer Britannia 020 - The Evil Of Frankenstein (1964)  In Hammer's "The Evil of Frankenstein" (1964), a destitute Baron Victor Frankenstein (Peter Cushing), with his assistant Hans, is forced to flee and returns to his ancestral chateau in Karlstaad. He finds his home looted by vengeful villagers and his original creation missing.  Guided by a deaf-mute girl, he discovers the Creature (Kiwi Kingston) perfectly preserved in a glacier. After thawing and reanimating its body, Frankenstein finds its mind is dormant. Desperate, he seeks help from Professor Zoltan, a traveling carnival hypnotist, hoping to reactivate the Creature's brain.  Zoltan succeeds but seizes control of the powerful being for his own greedy purposes. He commands the Creature to steal and murder, enacting revenge on the town officials who wronged him. The Creature's rampage spirals out of control, leading to Zoltan's death. In a drunken rage, the Creature accidentally sets Frankenstein’s laboratory ablaze. Refusing to abandon his creation, the Baron is trapped in the inferno, seemingly perishing alongside the monster in the fiery explosion that consumes the chateau.  "I realised long ago that the only way to prove my theories was to make something in my laboratory that actually lived. I never told you, Hans... I succeeded once." This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts   Bonus content available at: patreon.com/ReelBritanniaPodcast   <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    Thanks for listening Scott and Steven  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">65737e20-1eae-4537-a7f1-16ac3fdde797</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 05:01:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67464474/rb_evil_of_frankenstein_final.mp3" length="62752201" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism Episode 174 - Hammer Britannia 020 - The Evil Of Frankenstein (1964)  In Hammer's "The Evil of Frankenstein" (1964), a destitute Baron Victor...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism Episode 174 - Hammer Britannia 020 - The Evil Of Frankenstein (1964)  In Hammer's "The Evil of Frankenstein" (1964), a destitute Baron Victor Frankenstein (Peter Cushing), with his assistant Hans, is forced to flee and returns to his ancestral chateau in Karlstaad. He finds his home looted by vengeful villagers and his original creation missing.  Guided by a deaf-mute girl, he discovers the Creature (Kiwi Kingston) perfectly preserved in a glacier. After thawing and reanimating its body, Frankenstein finds its mind is dormant. Desperate, he seeks help from Professor Zoltan, a traveling carnival hypnotist, hoping to reactivate the Creature's brain.  Zoltan succeeds but seizes control of the powerful being for his own greedy purposes. He commands the Creature to steal and murder, enacting revenge on the town officials who wronged him. The Creature's rampage spirals out of control, leading to Zoltan's death. In a drunken rage, the Creature accidentally sets Frankenstein’s laboratory ablaze. Refusing to abandon his creation, the Baron is trapped in the inferno, seemingly perishing alongside the monster in the fiery explosion that consumes the chateau.  "I realised long ago that the only way to prove my theories was to make something in my laboratory that actually lived. I never told you, Hans... I succeeded once." This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts   Bonus content available at: patreon.com/ReelBritanniaPodcast   <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    Thanks for listening Scott and Steven  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3922</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1964,christopherlee,frankenstein,hammer,hammerhorror,movie,petercushing,podcast,reelbritannia,theeviloffrankenstein</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e39159b811c63e7f6bda7825c094cd9c.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>176</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 175 - The Bridge On The River Kwai (1957)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-175-the-bridge-on-the-river-kwai-1957--67381265</link><description><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism.       This week, join Scott, Steven and Mark as they discuss a genuine British wartime classic.       Episode 175 - The Bridge On The River Kwai (1957)      In a Japanese POW camp during WWII, British Colonel Nicholson engages in a fierce battle of wills with the camp's commandant, Colonel Saito, over the construction of a railway bridge. Nicholson's rigid adherence to principle evolves into a dangerous obsession. He becomes determined to build a perfect bridge, not for his captors, but as a monument to British ingenuity and morale.  As the bridge nears completion, a symbol of his proud collaboration, an Allied commando team, including an escaped American POW, arrives to destroy it. The climax is a tragic, explosive collision of duty, pride, and the profound madness of war.  "We can teach these barbarians a lesson in Western methods and efficiency that will put them to shame. We'll show them what the British soldier is capable of doing."   This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts   Bonus content available at:  patreon.com/ReelBritanniaPodcast   <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    Thanks for listening Scott and Steven   ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">b7da5bbe-45f8-4af2-aacb-538a0c016258</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 19:17:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67381265/rb175_bridge_kwai_final.mp3" length="77189787" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism.       This week, join Scott, Steven and Mark as they discuss a genuine British wartime classic.       Episode 175 - The Bridge On The River Kwai...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism.       This week, join Scott, Steven and Mark as they discuss a genuine British wartime classic.       Episode 175 - The Bridge On The River Kwai (1957)      In a Japanese POW camp during WWII, British Colonel Nicholson engages in a fierce battle of wills with the camp's commandant, Colonel Saito, over the construction of a railway bridge. Nicholson's rigid adherence to principle evolves into a dangerous obsession. He becomes determined to build a perfect bridge, not for his captors, but as a monument to British ingenuity and morale.  As the bridge nears completion, a symbol of his proud collaboration, an Allied commando team, including an escaped American POW, arrives to destroy it. The climax is a tragic, explosive collision of duty, pride, and the profound madness of war.  "We can teach these barbarians a lesson in Western methods and efficiency that will put them to shame. We'll show them what the British soldier is capable of doing."   This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts   Bonus content available at:  patreon.com/ReelBritanniaPodcast   <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    Thanks for listening Scott and Steven   ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4825</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1957,alecguinness,britmovie,davidlean,jackhawkins,movie,podcast,reelbritannia,thebridgeontheriverkwai</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7de579d1ecd68afbeec406f92df5566d.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>175</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 174 - The Killing Of Sister George (1968)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-174-the-killing-of-sister-george-1968--67074067</link><description><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism.       This week, join Scott and Steven as they discuss'The Killing Of Sister George' (1968)   On-screen, she's Britain's beloved Sister George. Off-screen, she’s a gin-soaked, abusive tyrant. When network executives axe her popular character, actress June Buckridge's life implodes. A ruthless BBC boss not only orchestrates her professional demise but also seduces her vulnerable young lover, Alice. Stripped of her fame and her relationship in a vicious power play, George is left a humiliated, broken woman facing total annihilation.       Episode 174 - The Killing Of Sister George (1968)     "The Killing of Sister George" (1968) doesn't just explore the gap between public image and private life—it shatters it. On the air, June "George" Buckridge is Sister George, a beloved BBC radio nurse. Off the air, she's a gin-soaked, cigar-chewing tyrant, trapping her younger, childlike partner, Alice "Childie" McNaught, in a toxic, abusive relationship.  When June's off-screen antics and declining ratings become a liability, rumors fly that the BBC plans to kill off her character. The seemingly prim executive, Mrs. Mercy Croft, is dispatched to handle the "situation," but her motives seem ambiguous. As the professional axe hangs over her head, June's paranoia and rage explode, tightening her cruel grip on the vulnerable Alice.  Mrs. Croft begins to insert herself into their chaotic home life under the guise of offering support, but her interest, particularly in Alice, seems to go beyond professional concern. As June fights to save her career, a more insidious power struggle emerges within her own four walls. The film builds towards a tense confrontation between the three women, where careers, relationships, and identities hang precariously in the balance.  "Appearing to be drunk happens to be one of the easier ways of getting out of some of life's most embarrassing situations."   This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts   Bonus content available at: patreon.com/ReelBritanniaPodcast   <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    Thanks for listening Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">074d99d1-54b1-4647-bf6d-ef29d5ef9988</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 15:16:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67074067/rb_killing_of_sister_george_final.mp3" length="57015304" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism.       This week, join Scott and Steven as they discuss'The Killing Of Sister George' (1968)   On-screen, she's Britain's beloved Sister George....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism.       This week, join Scott and Steven as they discuss'The Killing Of Sister George' (1968)   On-screen, she's Britain's beloved Sister George. Off-screen, she’s a gin-soaked, abusive tyrant. When network executives axe her popular character, actress June Buckridge's life implodes. A ruthless BBC boss not only orchestrates her professional demise but also seduces her vulnerable young lover, Alice. Stripped of her fame and her relationship in a vicious power play, George is left a humiliated, broken woman facing total annihilation.       Episode 174 - The Killing Of Sister George (1968)     "The Killing of Sister George" (1968) doesn't just explore the gap between public image and private life—it shatters it. On the air, June "George" Buckridge is Sister George, a beloved BBC radio nurse. Off the air, she's a gin-soaked, cigar-chewing tyrant, trapping her younger, childlike partner, Alice "Childie" McNaught, in a toxic, abusive relationship.  When June's off-screen antics and declining ratings become a liability, rumors fly that the BBC plans to kill off her character. The seemingly prim executive, Mrs. Mercy Croft, is dispatched to handle the "situation," but her motives seem ambiguous. As the professional axe hangs over her head, June's paranoia and rage explode, tightening her cruel grip on the vulnerable Alice.  Mrs. Croft begins to insert herself into their chaotic home life under the guise of offering support, but her interest, particularly in Alice, seems to go beyond professional concern. As June fights to save her career, a more insidious power struggle emerges within her own four walls. The film builds towards a tense confrontation between the three women, where careers, relationships, and identities hang precariously in the balance.  "Appearing to be drunk happens to be one of the easier ways of getting out of some of life's most embarrassing situations."   This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts   Bonus content available at: patreon.com/ReelBritanniaPodcast   <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    Thanks for listening Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3564</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1968,berylreid,coralbrowne,hughpaddick,movie,podcast,reelbritannia,ronaldfraser,susannahyork,thekillingofsistergeorge</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9debf0da914a492f72d597c3f2949fea.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>174</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 173 - Hammer Britannia 019 - The Old Dark House (1963)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-173-hammer-britannia-019-the-old-dark-house-1963--66947775</link><description><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism Episode 173 - The Old Dark House (1963)  In the 1963 horror-comedy "The Old Dark House," American car salesman Tom Penderel seeks shelter from a storm in a remote, dilapidated mansion. He finds himself an unwelcome guest among the eccentric Femm family, who are gathered for the reading of a will. The family members soon become victims of a mysterious killer, who murders them one by one in bizarre fashion.  Trapped by the storm with the strange household, Tom must navigate the growing paranoia and uncover the identity of the murderer before he also falls victim. The film combines traditional haunted house suspense with elements of black comedy and slapstick, as Tom attempts to survive the increasingly chaotic and dangerous night. "No, I'm not strange. I'm American."   You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod  email: reelbritannia@gmail.com #podcast #britmovie #reelbritannia #hammerhorror    Thanks for listening Scott, Steven and Mark]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">4216f0b5-513d-413c-b700-eadafac53f04</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 11:16:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66947775/rb_old_dark_house_final.mp3" length="44720653" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism Episode 173 - The Old Dark House (1963)  In the 1963 horror-comedy "The Old Dark House," American car salesman Tom Penderel seeks shelter from a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism Episode 173 - The Old Dark House (1963)  In the 1963 horror-comedy "The Old Dark House," American car salesman Tom Penderel seeks shelter from a storm in a remote, dilapidated mansion. He finds himself an unwelcome guest among the eccentric Femm family, who are gathered for the reading of a will. The family members soon become victims of a mysterious killer, who murders them one by one in bizarre fashion.  Trapped by the storm with the strange household, Tom must navigate the growing paranoia and uncover the identity of the murderer before he also falls victim. The film combines traditional haunted house suspense with elements of black comedy and slapstick, as Tom attempts to survive the increasingly chaotic and dangerous night. "No, I'm not strange. I'm American."   You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod  email: reelbritannia@gmail.com #podcast #britmovie #reelbritannia #hammerhorror    Thanks for listening Scott, Steven and Mark]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2795</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1963,britmovie,fenellafielding,hammerhorror,janettescott,joycegrenfell,movie,peterbull,podcast,robertmorley,theolddarkhouse</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bd83639d08f73431bb1d809acdb09607.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>173</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 172 - Defence Of The Realm (1986)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-172-defence-of-the-realm-1986--66875480</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. We welcome back Hal, contributer of wonderful reviews at the official Talking Pictures Podcast as well as host of his very own show Couple Indemnity. 1980s political thriller shenanigans this week as what begins as a seemingly straightforward sex scandal quickly unravels into a complex web of conspiracy.  Defence Of The Realm (1986)   In the politically charged atmosphere of 1980s Cold War London, Fleet Street is a battleground of ambition, rivalry, and relentless deadlines. At the heart of this cut-throat world is Nick Mullen, a young, ferociously ambitious reporter for the Daily Despatch. Mullen is driven by a burning desire to make a name for himself, to break the one big story that will catapult him to the top of his profession. He is sharp, cynical, and initially unconcerned with the moral complexities that may lie beneath a sensational headline. His world is shared by Vernon Bayliss, a veteran journalist of the old school. Where Mullen is rash and hungry for glory, Bayliss is weary, methodical, and haunted by the compromises he has witnessed throughout his long career. He serves as a reluctant mentor and a cautious sounding board for Mullen's explosive energy, their dynamic a classic clash of youthful fire and aged wisdom, bound by a shared, albeit sometimes begrudging, respect for the craft. The film ignites when Mullen receives a tantalising tip from an anonymous source. The information points to a major sex scandal involving Dennis Markham, a respected Member of Parliament who has been a vocal critic of the government's close military relationship with the United States, particularly regarding the presence of American nuclear forces on British soil. The story is explosive: Markham has allegedly been frequenting a London club where he has been meeting with a call girl who is also a suspected KGB agent. For Mullen, this is the scoop he has been waiting for. He pursues it with vigour, and the subsequent front-page exposé creates a political firestorm, effectively destroying Markham's career and reputation overnight.  Initially, Mullen basks in the glory of his journalistic triumph. However, the neat narrative soon begins to fray at the edges. Small inconsistencies and lingering questions trouble Bayliss, who, with his seasoned eye for detail, starts to believe that the story was too perfect, too easily handed to them. He quietly begins his own discreet investigation, urging a dismissive Mullen to consider the possibility that they have been used as pawns in a much larger, more sinister game. Mullen, still high on his success, initially resists Bayliss's cautious counsel, viewing it as the ramblings of a man who has lost his nerve. The tone shifts dramatically when Bayliss dies suddenly and mysteriously in what is officially ruled a heart attack. Stricken with guilt and a growing sense of dread, Mullen is shocked into action. He discovers that Bayliss had been secretly investigating a seemingly unrelated event: a near-disastrous accident at an American airbase in the UK. Retrieving Bayliss's hidden research, Mullen inherits his mentor's investigation and his paranoia. He begins to piece together the terrifying truth that the Markham scandal was not about sex, but was an intricately fabricated smear campaign designed to silence him. As Mullen delves deeper into the labyrinthine cover-up, the shadows begin to close in. He finds himself under constant surveillance, his flat is ransacked, and his every move is seemingly anticipated by faceless, powerful forces within the state's security apparatus. The story he is chasing is no longer about journalistic ethics or a political scandal; it is about a chilling government conspiracy to conceal a near-nuclear catastrophe from the public. Every new lead and every potential source becomes a risk, pushing Mullen further into a dangerous isolation where the very institutions meant to uphold the nation's defence are the ones he has to fear the most. He is no longer just a reporter chasing a story; he is a man fighting for his life against an enemy he cannot see.  "Vodka and Coca-Cola. Detente in a glass!"   This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod  Follow Couple Indemnity @coupleindemnity   Thanks for listening   Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f6d914d5-9341-4663-9e93-0b697fd66b0e</guid><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 15:04:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66875480/rb_defence_of_the_realm_final.mp3" length="59276880" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. We welcome back Hal, contributer of wonderful reviews at the official Talking Pictures Podcast as well as host of his very own show...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. We welcome back Hal, contributer of wonderful reviews at the official Talking Pictures Podcast as well as host of his very own show Couple Indemnity. 1980s political thriller shenanigans this week as what begins as a seemingly straightforward sex scandal quickly unravels into a complex web of conspiracy.  Defence Of The Realm (1986)   In the politically charged atmosphere of 1980s Cold War London, Fleet Street is a battleground of ambition, rivalry, and relentless deadlines. At the heart of this cut-throat world is Nick Mullen, a young, ferociously ambitious reporter for the Daily Despatch. Mullen is driven by a burning desire to make a name for himself, to break the one big story that will catapult him to the top of his profession. He is sharp, cynical, and initially unconcerned with the moral complexities that may lie beneath a sensational headline. His world is shared by Vernon Bayliss, a veteran journalist of the old school. Where Mullen is rash and hungry for glory, Bayliss is weary, methodical, and haunted by the compromises he has witnessed throughout his long career. He serves as a reluctant mentor and a cautious sounding board for Mullen's explosive energy, their dynamic a classic clash of youthful fire and aged wisdom, bound by a shared, albeit sometimes begrudging, respect for the craft. The film ignites when Mullen receives a tantalising tip from an anonymous source. The information points to a major sex scandal involving Dennis Markham, a respected Member of Parliament who has been a vocal critic of the government's close military relationship with the United States, particularly regarding the presence of American nuclear forces on British soil. The story is explosive: Markham has allegedly been frequenting a London club where he has been meeting with a call girl who is also a suspected KGB agent. For Mullen, this is the scoop he has been waiting for. He pursues it with vigour, and the subsequent front-page exposé creates a political firestorm, effectively destroying Markham's career and reputation overnight.  Initially, Mullen basks in the glory of his journalistic triumph. However, the neat narrative soon begins to fray at the edges. Small inconsistencies and lingering questions trouble Bayliss, who, with his seasoned eye for detail, starts to believe that the story was too perfect, too easily handed to them. He quietly begins his own discreet investigation, urging a dismissive Mullen to consider the possibility that they have been used as pawns in a much larger, more sinister game. Mullen, still high on his success, initially resists Bayliss's cautious counsel, viewing it as the ramblings of a man who has lost his nerve. The tone shifts dramatically when Bayliss dies suddenly and mysteriously in what is officially ruled a heart attack. Stricken with guilt and a growing sense of dread, Mullen is shocked into action. He discovers that Bayliss had been secretly investigating a seemingly unrelated event: a near-disastrous accident at an American airbase in the UK. Retrieving Bayliss's hidden research, Mullen inherits his mentor's investigation and his paranoia. He begins to piece together the terrifying truth that the Markham scandal was not about sex, but was an intricately fabricated smear campaign designed to silence him. As Mullen delves deeper into the labyrinthine cover-up, the shadows begin to close in. He finds himself under constant surveillance, his flat is ransacked, and his every move is seemingly anticipated by faceless, powerful forces within the state's security apparatus. The story he is chasing is no longer about journalistic ethics or a political scandal; it is about a chilling government conspiracy to conceal a near-nuclear catastrophe from the public. Every new lead and every potential source becomes a risk, pushing Mullen further into a dangerous isolation where the very...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3705</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1986,defenceoftherealm,denholmelliot,gabrielbyrne,gretascacchi,ianbannen,movie,podcast,reelbritannia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/22ddd235977b64755e395ea597a8c3ac.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>172</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 171 - The Cook, The Thief, His Wife, And Her Lover (1989)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-171-the-cook-the-thief-his-wife-and-her-lover-1989--66820612</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Le Hollandais, the most fashionable restaurant in town, where the food is divine and the clientele is dreadful! Meet Albert, a gangster with Michelin-star vulgarity, and his elegant wife, Georgina, who’s desperately seeking a more palatable main course. She finds it in a quiet bookworm, and soon they’re having their cake and eating it too, right under Albert’s nose! What follows is a deliciously decadent tale of high fashion, haute cuisine, and hilariously unsubtle revenge. It’s a visual feast where the only thing more shocking than the menu is the table manners.  The Cook, The Thief, His Wife and Her Lover (1989) Pray, draw back the heavy velvet curtain and step inside Le Hollandais, the kind of establishment where the decor is so ostentatiously opulent it borders on self-parody, and the food is so artfully constructed it seems a crime to actually eat it. This is not merely a restaurant; it is a theatre of consumption, a nightly opera of gluttony and grandeur, presided over by the stoic and endlessly patient French chef, Richard Borst. Each plate that emerges from his kitchen is a masterpiece, a testament to culinary genius. The tragedy, of course, is who gets to devour it.  Enter, with all the subtlety of a foghorn in a library, the titular Thief: Albert Spica. A gangster of such profound and spectacular vulgarity, he makes a mockery of the very concept of refinement. Clad in suits that scream for attention and draped in gold thick enough to anchor a ship, Albert holds court every single night at his reserved table, the undisputed black hole of decorum in this universe of elegance. He doesn't so much dine as he performs, his booming voice ricocheting off the damask-lined walls as he pontificates on his own brilliance, bullies his sycophantic cronies, and tortures the staff with his boorish demands. He is a man who believes his wealth entitles him to treat the world as his personal spittoon, and Le Hollandais is his favourite target.  And seated opposite him, a portrait of silent, simmering despair, is His Wife, Georgina. A creature of ethereal beauty and impeccable taste, she is as serene and elegant as her husband is brutish and loud. Trapped in a marriage that is less a partnership and more a hostage situation, Georgina endures Albert’s nightly tirades with the grace of a marble statue. Her rebellion is a quiet one, expressed through her meticulously curated wardrobe—each outfit a masterpiece of high fashion, a silent scream of defiance against the ugliness that surrounds her. She floats through the restaurant, a ghost at the feast, her eyes starved not for food, but for a morsel of kindness, a sliver of intellect, a life less… Albert.  One fateful evening, her gaze drifts past her husband’s gesticulating form and lands upon a quiet man dining alone, absorbed in a book. This is Michael, Her Lover-to-be. He is everything Albert is not: gentle, learned, and capable of sitting still for more than five seconds. He reads, he eats with quiet appreciation, he exists without needing to suck all the oxygen from the room. To Georgina, he is not just a man; he is an escape hatch. A silent, smouldering glance is exchanged across the crowded room, a spark of conspiracy against the tyranny of bad taste. An affair is not just inevitable; it is a matter of aesthetic survival.  And so begins one of the most audacious and absurd liaisons in cinematic history. With the tacit approval of the chef, Richard, who seems to believe that true love (or at least a desperate escape) is a cause worth risking his Michelin stars for, Georgina and Michael turn Le Hollandais into their personal playground. Their trysts are frantic, passionate, and hilariously brazen, conducted in every corner of the restaurant that isn't in Albert's direct line of sight. They find love in the cavernous, pristine kitchen amongst hanging pheasants and simmering pots. They embrace in the back of a lorry filled with rotting meat, the stench of decay a bizarre perfume for their blossoming romance. They even find refuge in the lavatories, a sanctuary of gleaming porcelain tiles. All the while, Albert sits just yards away, pontificating, stuffing his face, blissfully unaware that his wife is sampling a far more satisfying dish from the restaurant’s à la carte menu of patrons.  But such a delicious secret cannot be kept forever. Albert, for all his brutishness, possesses a gangster’s low cunning. He begins to notice the lingering glances, the prolonged absences, the faint air of satisfaction about his wife that has nothing to do with the dessert trolley. His suspicion, once kindled, erupts into a volcanic rage. The discovery is brutal, swift, and horrifyingly inventive. Michael’s sanctuary, his world of books, becomes his tomb. In an act of supreme cruelty, Albert’s thugs force-feed the gentle scholar the pages of his favourite book before ending his life.  This, Albert believes, is the end of the story. He is sorely mistaken. He has underestimated Georgina. The quiet, elegant statue has been shattered, and from the pieces emerges an avenging angel of haute couture. Her grief is not passive; it is a cold, hard, diamond-like fury. She seeks out the chef, Richard, not for comfort, but for collaboration. She has a recipe in mind, a final dish to be served to her husband—one that will ensure he finally gets what he deserves. The stage is set for a final, unforgettable confrontation where the main course is revenge, served ice-cold. It’s a visual feast where the only thing more shocking than the menu is the final bill. Bon appétit! "Looks like catfood for constipated French rabbits!"   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    Thanks for listening   Scott and Steven  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">84039997-e252-49f2-8d67-ebace3b4cb2e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:12:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66820612/rb_cook_thief_final.mp3" length="57092287" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Le Hollandais, the most fashionable restaurant in town, where the food is divine and the clientele is dreadful! Meet Albert, a gangster with Michelin-star vulgarity, and his elegant wife, Georgina, who’s desperately seeking a more palatable...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Le Hollandais, the most fashionable restaurant in town, where the food is divine and the clientele is dreadful! Meet Albert, a gangster with Michelin-star vulgarity, and his elegant wife, Georgina, who’s desperately seeking a more palatable main course. She finds it in a quiet bookworm, and soon they’re having their cake and eating it too, right under Albert’s nose! What follows is a deliciously decadent tale of high fashion, haute cuisine, and hilariously unsubtle revenge. It’s a visual feast where the only thing more shocking than the menu is the table manners.  The Cook, The Thief, His Wife and Her Lover (1989) Pray, draw back the heavy velvet curtain and step inside Le Hollandais, the kind of establishment where the decor is so ostentatiously opulent it borders on self-parody, and the food is so artfully constructed it seems a crime to actually eat it. This is not merely a restaurant; it is a theatre of consumption, a nightly opera of gluttony and grandeur, presided over by the stoic and endlessly patient French chef, Richard Borst. Each plate that emerges from his kitchen is a masterpiece, a testament to culinary genius. The tragedy, of course, is who gets to devour it.  Enter, with all the subtlety of a foghorn in a library, the titular Thief: Albert Spica. A gangster of such profound and spectacular vulgarity, he makes a mockery of the very concept of refinement. Clad in suits that scream for attention and draped in gold thick enough to anchor a ship, Albert holds court every single night at his reserved table, the undisputed black hole of decorum in this universe of elegance. He doesn't so much dine as he performs, his booming voice ricocheting off the damask-lined walls as he pontificates on his own brilliance, bullies his sycophantic cronies, and tortures the staff with his boorish demands. He is a man who believes his wealth entitles him to treat the world as his personal spittoon, and Le Hollandais is his favourite target.  And seated opposite him, a portrait of silent, simmering despair, is His Wife, Georgina. A creature of ethereal beauty and impeccable taste, she is as serene and elegant as her husband is brutish and loud. Trapped in a marriage that is less a partnership and more a hostage situation, Georgina endures Albert’s nightly tirades with the grace of a marble statue. Her rebellion is a quiet one, expressed through her meticulously curated wardrobe—each outfit a masterpiece of high fashion, a silent scream of defiance against the ugliness that surrounds her. She floats through the restaurant, a ghost at the feast, her eyes starved not for food, but for a morsel of kindness, a sliver of intellect, a life less… Albert.  One fateful evening, her gaze drifts past her husband’s gesticulating form and lands upon a quiet man dining alone, absorbed in a book. This is Michael, Her Lover-to-be. He is everything Albert is not: gentle, learned, and capable of sitting still for more than five seconds. He reads, he eats with quiet appreciation, he exists without needing to suck all the oxygen from the room. To Georgina, he is not just a man; he is an escape hatch. A silent, smouldering glance is exchanged across the crowded room, a spark of conspiracy against the tyranny of bad taste. An affair is not just inevitable; it is a matter of aesthetic survival.  And so begins one of the most audacious and absurd liaisons in cinematic history. With the tacit approval of the chef, Richard, who seems to believe that true love (or at least a desperate escape) is a cause worth risking his Michelin stars for, Georgina and Michael turn Le Hollandais into their personal playground. Their trysts are frantic, passionate, and hilariously brazen, conducted in every corner of the restaurant that isn't in Albert's direct line of sight. They find love in the cavernous, pristine kitchen amongst hanging pheasants and simmering pots. They embrace in the back of a lorry filled with rotting meat, the stench of decay a bizarre...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3569</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1989,britmovie,helenmirren,michaelgambon,movie,petergreenaway,podcast,reelbritannia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bd83639d08f73431bb1d809acdb09607.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>171</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 170 - The Father (2020)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-170-the-father-2020--66572170</link><description><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism.       This week, join Scott and Steven as they discuss'The Father'. A movie that poignantly depicts an elderly man's descent into dementia, masterfully portraying his disorienting reality. As Anthony's memory fractures, his daughter Anne struggles to care for him. The film uniquely places the audience within Anthony's confused perspective, where timelines shift and faces change, creating a deeply moving and unsettling exploration of aging, memory, and loss.       Episode 170 - The Father (2020)           All episodes at: <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia</a>     Florian Zeller’s 2020 film, The Father, is a poignant and unsettling cinematic experience that immerses the audience directly into the disorienting world of an elderly man grappling with dementia. The story centers on Anthony (Anthony Hopkins), a fiercely independent and proud 80-year-old living in a spacious London flat. His daughter, Anne (Olivia Colman), struggles to care for him as his grasp on reality deteriorates, yet he vehemently rejects every caregiver she hires.  The film's brilliance lies in its innovative narrative structure, which eschews a conventional linear plot for a fragmented and subjective perspective. We see the world through Anthony’s eyes, a confusing and ever-shifting landscape where time and space are fluid. Familiar faces inexplicably change, as different actors portray Anne and her husband, Paul. The layout of the apartment morphs, with rooms and furniture appearing and disappearing without warning, mirroring Anthony’s internal turmoil and profound sense of loss.  This clever and disquieting approach masterfully conveys the frustration, fear, and confusion that dementia inflicts. The audience is placed in the same bewildering position as Anthony, questioning the reality of events and the identities of those around him. We share his moments of lucidity, which are heart-wrenchingly interspersed with paranoia and accusations, particularly his recurring belief that his cherished watch has been stolen.  As the narrative unfolds, it becomes devastatingly clear that Anthony’s perception is unreliable. The flat we believe to be his is actually somwhere else, and his timeline of events is a jumble of memories, anxieties, and present moments. The film’s climax is not a singular event but a gradual and heartbreaking erosion of Anthony’s identity with some final gut wrenching scenes and a powerhouse performance from Anthony Hopkins. The Father is a powerful and empathetic exploration of dementia, leaving a lasting impression of the profound human tragedy of a mind unraveling.   "I don't need any help from anyone. And I'm not going to leave my flat. All I want is for everyone to fuck off. Having said that... it's been a great pleasure. Au revoir. Toodle-oo."   This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    Thanks for listening Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">7c02ed8e-f4b9-4075-a16c-e02228a929da</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 03:52:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66572170/rb_the_father_final.mp3" length="50954088" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism.       This week, join Scott and Steven as they discuss'The Father'. A movie that poignantly depicts an elderly man's descent into dementia,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism.       This week, join Scott and Steven as they discuss'The Father'. A movie that poignantly depicts an elderly man's descent into dementia, masterfully portraying his disorienting reality. As Anthony's memory fractures, his daughter Anne struggles to care for him. The film uniquely places the audience within Anthony's confused perspective, where timelines shift and faces change, creating a deeply moving and unsettling exploration of aging, memory, and loss.       Episode 170 - The Father (2020)           All episodes at: <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia</a>     Florian Zeller’s 2020 film, The Father, is a poignant and unsettling cinematic experience that immerses the audience directly into the disorienting world of an elderly man grappling with dementia. The story centers on Anthony (Anthony Hopkins), a fiercely independent and proud 80-year-old living in a spacious London flat. His daughter, Anne (Olivia Colman), struggles to care for him as his grasp on reality deteriorates, yet he vehemently rejects every caregiver she hires.  The film's brilliance lies in its innovative narrative structure, which eschews a conventional linear plot for a fragmented and subjective perspective. We see the world through Anthony’s eyes, a confusing and ever-shifting landscape where time and space are fluid. Familiar faces inexplicably change, as different actors portray Anne and her husband, Paul. The layout of the apartment morphs, with rooms and furniture appearing and disappearing without warning, mirroring Anthony’s internal turmoil and profound sense of loss.  This clever and disquieting approach masterfully conveys the frustration, fear, and confusion that dementia inflicts. The audience is placed in the same bewildering position as Anthony, questioning the reality of events and the identities of those around him. We share his moments of lucidity, which are heart-wrenchingly interspersed with paranoia and accusations, particularly his recurring belief that his cherished watch has been stolen.  As the narrative unfolds, it becomes devastatingly clear that Anthony’s perception is unreliable. The flat we believe to be his is actually somwhere else, and his timeline of events is a jumble of memories, anxieties, and present moments. The film’s climax is not a singular event but a gradual and heartbreaking erosion of Anthony’s identity with some final gut wrenching scenes and a powerhouse performance from Anthony Hopkins. The Father is a powerful and empathetic exploration of dementia, leaving a lasting impression of the profound human tragedy of a mind unraveling.   "I don't need any help from anyone. And I'm not going to leave my flat. All I want is for everyone to fuck off. Having said that... it's been a great pleasure. Au revoir. Toodle-oo."   This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    Thanks for listening Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3185</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>2020,anthonyhopkins,britmovie,movie,oliviacoleman,podcast,reelbritannia,thefather</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9835d816f337c99c151077ec5d38c161.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>170</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 169 - Hammer Britannia 018 - Maniac (1963)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-169-hammer-britannia-018-maniac-1963--66411259</link><description><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism Fancy a twisted trip to France? Our American painter, Jeff, certainly gets more than he bargained for when he dallies with the alluring Eve. She cooks up a rather madcap scheme to spring her hubby, Georges, from the local asylum using a handy oxyacetylene torch. But hold onto your berets! This seemingly straightforward caper spirals into a fiery game of murder, mistaken identities, and shocking revelations. Turns out, some folks are just a tad maniacal, and poor Jeff's in a very sticky situation! Paranoiac (1963)  Right then, pack your bags for the sun-drenched, yet surprisingly sinister, Camargue region of France! Our protagonist, the somewhat hapless American painter Jeff Farrell, arrives looking for inspiration but quickly finds himself ensnared in a rather sticky wicket. He catches the eye of the mature and manipulative Eve Beynat, who runs a local bar with her lovely stepdaughter, Annette. Eve spins a yarn about her husband, Georges, unjustly locked away in a nearby asylum for a crime he didn't commit – supposedly for using an oxyacetylene torch on his daughter's attacker. Before you can say "amour fou," Jeff is persuaded to help bust Georges out. The plan? Use that infamous torch to cut through the bars, or, if Georges has already shuffled off this mortal coil, to discreetly dispose of his remains. Naturally, things go wildly off-piste. The breakout seems to succeed, but soon a body turns up, and the ever-suspicious Inspector Etienne starts sniffing around. Jeff, bless his naive heart, finds himself sinking deeper into a quagmire of deceit, where identities blur and everyone seems to have a hidden agenda. Was Georges truly wronged? Is Eve the damsel in distress she claims? And what's Annette's real role in this increasingly dangerous charade? Prepare for twists, turns, and a climax that proves some folks are just plain maniacal! "You take a man's wife, Mr. Farrell, but not his money?"   You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod  email: reelbritannia@gmail.com #podcast #britmovie #reelbritannia #hammerhorror    Thanks for listening Scott, Steven and Mark]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">9f6e1fa1-a668-4a89-813e-808a4d6fdfe8</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 18:25:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66411259/rb_maniac_final.mp3" length="56374565" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism Fancy a twisted trip to France? Our American painter, Jeff, certainly gets more than he bargained for when he dallies with the alluring Eve. She...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism Fancy a twisted trip to France? Our American painter, Jeff, certainly gets more than he bargained for when he dallies with the alluring Eve. She cooks up a rather madcap scheme to spring her hubby, Georges, from the local asylum using a handy oxyacetylene torch. But hold onto your berets! This seemingly straightforward caper spirals into a fiery game of murder, mistaken identities, and shocking revelations. Turns out, some folks are just a tad maniacal, and poor Jeff's in a very sticky situation! Paranoiac (1963)  Right then, pack your bags for the sun-drenched, yet surprisingly sinister, Camargue region of France! Our protagonist, the somewhat hapless American painter Jeff Farrell, arrives looking for inspiration but quickly finds himself ensnared in a rather sticky wicket. He catches the eye of the mature and manipulative Eve Beynat, who runs a local bar with her lovely stepdaughter, Annette. Eve spins a yarn about her husband, Georges, unjustly locked away in a nearby asylum for a crime he didn't commit – supposedly for using an oxyacetylene torch on his daughter's attacker. Before you can say "amour fou," Jeff is persuaded to help bust Georges out. The plan? Use that infamous torch to cut through the bars, or, if Georges has already shuffled off this mortal coil, to discreetly dispose of his remains. Naturally, things go wildly off-piste. The breakout seems to succeed, but soon a body turns up, and the ever-suspicious Inspector Etienne starts sniffing around. Jeff, bless his naive heart, finds himself sinking deeper into a quagmire of deceit, where identities blur and everyone seems to have a hidden agenda. Was Georges truly wronged? Is Eve the damsel in distress she claims? And what's Annette's real role in this increasingly dangerous charade? Prepare for twists, turns, and a climax that proves some folks are just plain maniacal! "You take a man's wife, Mr. Farrell, but not his money?"   You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod  email: reelbritannia@gmail.com #podcast #britmovie #reelbritannia #hammerhorror    Thanks for listening Scott, Steven and Mark]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3524</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1963,britmovie,hammerhorror,maniac,movie,podcast,reelbritannia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6af4a3d9140e096e14b0fbec002f6c1a.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>169</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 168 - Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny and Girly (1970)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-168-mumsy-nanny-sonny-and-girly-1970--66267005</link><description><![CDATA[Fancy a playdate that's to die for? Join Mumsy, Nanny, and their darling (if slightly overaged) Sonny and Girly! This charmingly unhinged family just adores making new friends and luring them back to their quaint estate for endless games. Just remember: follow the rules, or it's permanent naptime! Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny and Girly (1970) Get ready for a rollicking, if rather unnerving, trip to the countryside with Freddie Francis’s 1970 cult delight, "Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny and Girly"! Forget your typical family get-togethers; this aristocratic British clan, tucked away in their gloriously crumbling Gothic pile, has a very peculiar idea of fun, and it’s all part of their never-ending, ever-so-slightly lethal "Game." Meet the players, won't you? There's Mumsy (Ursula Howells), the lady of the manor, whose honeyed tones could charm the birds from the trees – right before she plots their untimely demise. Then we have dear old Nanny (Pat Heywood), ever loyal, ever simmering, and a stickler for the family’s rather unique traditions. And who could forget the children? Sonny (Howard Trevor) and Girly (Vanessa Howard) are grown-ups who’ve hit the pause button on maturing, preferring school uniforms and a particularly sinister brand of playtime. Their favourite pastime? Inviting charming chaps, affectionately dubbed "New Friends," back to their secluded estate for a jolly good… well, let's just say it rarely ends with a polite thank-you note.  You see, these "New Friends" quickly discover that their weekend invitation comes with a few rather peculiar house rules. They're expected to join in the family’s whimsical, if decidedly menacing, games. Pop a clanger, try to leg it, or generally spoil the fun? Well, that’s a one-way ticket to "meeting the angels," a quaint family euphemism for a rather permanent departure, often captured on Sonny's home movie camera for a bit of fireside entertainment. The film wastes no time in showing us how previous guests have fared – it’s not pretty, but it’s frightfully inventive! Now, the real sport begins when a particularly sharp "New Friend" (the rather dapper Michael Bryant) wanders into their web. Unlike the others, this chap’s got his wits about him. He starts to notice the little cracks in this picture of domestic bliss: the glint of jealousy between Mumsy and Nanny, the oddly chummy vibes between Sonny and Girly, and young Girly’s rather blossoming, if thoroughly confused, interest in him.  Our clever "New Friend" decides it’s time to shake things up a bit, playing the family members off against each other like a maestro of mischief. He turns on the charm, especially with the ladies, and watches the sparks fly! Girly’s head over heels, Mumsy sees a new star for her manipulative little shows, and Nanny? Well, Nanny’s green-eyed monster is having a field day. Sonny, bless his cotton socks, just wants things back to the way they were and gets increasingly tetchy. As our "New Friend" pulls the strings, the once-sacred rules of "The Game" get hilariously, and then dangerously, twisted. It’s not the captive causing the chaos anymore; it's the captors themselves, all clamouring for his attention and a slice of the power pie. The previously united, if terrifyingly bonkers, family starts to come apart at the seams, tumbling towards a climax that’s as wildly entertaining as it is darkly satisfying.  "Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny and Girly" is a cheeky poke at the old stiff upper lip and the very idea of a 'proper' family, all wrapped up in a deliciously dark and witty package. It’s less about the blood and guts and more about the spine-tingling giggles and the sheer audacity of a household where innocence and insanity go hand-in-hand. So, if you fancy a film that’s truly one of a kind, step into their parlour – just be sure you know the rules of "The Game"! "In a happy family, you must always have rules."   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    Thanks for listening   Scott and Steven  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">052b696f-6a38-4efc-ae95-d6a4b830e6a9</guid><pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2025 08:50:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66267005/rb_mngs_final.mp3" length="73315518" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Fancy a playdate that's to die for? Join Mumsy, Nanny, and their darling (if slightly overaged) Sonny and Girly! This charmingly unhinged family just adores making new friends and luring them back to their quaint estate for endless games. Just...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Fancy a playdate that's to die for? Join Mumsy, Nanny, and their darling (if slightly overaged) Sonny and Girly! This charmingly unhinged family just adores making new friends and luring them back to their quaint estate for endless games. Just remember: follow the rules, or it's permanent naptime! Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny and Girly (1970) Get ready for a rollicking, if rather unnerving, trip to the countryside with Freddie Francis’s 1970 cult delight, "Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny and Girly"! Forget your typical family get-togethers; this aristocratic British clan, tucked away in their gloriously crumbling Gothic pile, has a very peculiar idea of fun, and it’s all part of their never-ending, ever-so-slightly lethal "Game." Meet the players, won't you? There's Mumsy (Ursula Howells), the lady of the manor, whose honeyed tones could charm the birds from the trees – right before she plots their untimely demise. Then we have dear old Nanny (Pat Heywood), ever loyal, ever simmering, and a stickler for the family’s rather unique traditions. And who could forget the children? Sonny (Howard Trevor) and Girly (Vanessa Howard) are grown-ups who’ve hit the pause button on maturing, preferring school uniforms and a particularly sinister brand of playtime. Their favourite pastime? Inviting charming chaps, affectionately dubbed "New Friends," back to their secluded estate for a jolly good… well, let's just say it rarely ends with a polite thank-you note.  You see, these "New Friends" quickly discover that their weekend invitation comes with a few rather peculiar house rules. They're expected to join in the family’s whimsical, if decidedly menacing, games. Pop a clanger, try to leg it, or generally spoil the fun? Well, that’s a one-way ticket to "meeting the angels," a quaint family euphemism for a rather permanent departure, often captured on Sonny's home movie camera for a bit of fireside entertainment. The film wastes no time in showing us how previous guests have fared – it’s not pretty, but it’s frightfully inventive! Now, the real sport begins when a particularly sharp "New Friend" (the rather dapper Michael Bryant) wanders into their web. Unlike the others, this chap’s got his wits about him. He starts to notice the little cracks in this picture of domestic bliss: the glint of jealousy between Mumsy and Nanny, the oddly chummy vibes between Sonny and Girly, and young Girly’s rather blossoming, if thoroughly confused, interest in him.  Our clever "New Friend" decides it’s time to shake things up a bit, playing the family members off against each other like a maestro of mischief. He turns on the charm, especially with the ladies, and watches the sparks fly! Girly’s head over heels, Mumsy sees a new star for her manipulative little shows, and Nanny? Well, Nanny’s green-eyed monster is having a field day. Sonny, bless his cotton socks, just wants things back to the way they were and gets increasingly tetchy. As our "New Friend" pulls the strings, the once-sacred rules of "The Game" get hilariously, and then dangerously, twisted. It’s not the captive causing the chaos anymore; it's the captors themselves, all clamouring for his attention and a slice of the power pie. The previously united, if terrifyingly bonkers, family starts to come apart at the seams, tumbling towards a climax that’s as wildly entertaining as it is darkly satisfying.  "Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny and Girly" is a cheeky poke at the old stiff upper lip and the very idea of a 'proper' family, all wrapped up in a deliciously dark and witty package. It’s less about the blood and guts and more about the spine-tingling giggles and the sheer audacity of a household where innocence and insanity go hand-in-hand. So, if you fancy a film that’s truly one of a kind, step into their parlour – just be sure you know the rules of "The Game"! "In a happy family, you must always have rules."   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    Thanks for listening   Scott and Steven  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4583</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1970,freddiefrancis,girly,movie,mumsynannysonnygirly,podcast,reelbritannia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/16be6b2457fce546b33c3c1123190fa1.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>168</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 167 - Thunderball (1965)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-167-thunderball-1965--66029016</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. And a huge welcome back to Hal, contributer of wonderful reviews at the official Talking Pictures Podcast as well as host of his very own show Couple Indemnity. Hold onto your snorkels! In Thunderball, suave spy James Bond jets off to the sun-drenched Bahamas. Why the holiday? Because the villainous, eye-patch-wearing Largo of SPECTRE has pinched two atomic bombs and is holding the world to ransom! 007 must navigate treacherous waters, both literally and figuratively, charming allies like the stunning Domino while dodging Largo's aquatic thugs. Get ready for thrilling underwater battles, cool gadgets, and Bond proving that even a nuclear crisis can't cramp his impeccable style. It's a high-stakes game of global poker, and Bond's all-in! Thunderball(1965)  In 1965's Thunderball, James Bond, played with maximum cool by Sean Connery, finds himself in a pickle when the notoriously nasty organization SPECTRE, specifically their number two main man, the delightfully devious and eye-patch-sporting Emilio Largo, makes off with two atomic bombs. Their asking price for not reducing a major city to a fine powder? A cool £100 million in diamonds.  Naturally, Her Majesty's Secret Service dispatches their best man, 007, who, after a rather explosive pre-title sequence involving a man in drag and a handy jetpack, tracks the villainy to the vibrant, sun-drenched Bahamas.  Bond's mission quickly turns into a tropical tango of espionage. He crosses paths with the alluring Domino, who just happens to be Largo's mistress, and the fiery SPECTRE operative Fiona Volpe, who prefers lethal motorcycles to leisurely strolls. Armed with Q's latest toys – including gadgets perfect for underwater shenanigans – Bond dives headfirst into Largo's world, which is, conveniently, based around a superyacht and a rather shark-infested estate. The film culminates in an absolutely bonkers underwater battle royale, proving that fisticuffs are just as effective below the waves as they are on dry land. With the fate of a major city hanging in the balance, Bond and his newfound allies engage in a fin-tastic clash against Largo's scuba-equipped forces. Will Bond recover the bombs, get the girl, and deliver a perfect one-liner before the credits roll? You know the answer, but the fun is in watching him do it with effortless charm and a never-ending supply of air tanks!   "My dear girl, don't flatter yourself. What I did this evening was for King and country. You don't think it gave me any pleasure, do you?"   This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod  Follow Couple Indemnity @coupleindemnity   Thanks for listening   Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">a843c51d-d1d8-413c-b6fe-2bf3e829eaa7</guid><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2025 13:45:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66029016/rb_thunderball_final.mp3" length="73596137" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. And a huge welcome back to Hal, contributer of wonderful reviews at the official Talking Pictures Podcast as well as host of his very...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. And a huge welcome back to Hal, contributer of wonderful reviews at the official Talking Pictures Podcast as well as host of his very own show Couple Indemnity. Hold onto your snorkels! In Thunderball, suave spy James Bond jets off to the sun-drenched Bahamas. Why the holiday? Because the villainous, eye-patch-wearing Largo of SPECTRE has pinched two atomic bombs and is holding the world to ransom! 007 must navigate treacherous waters, both literally and figuratively, charming allies like the stunning Domino while dodging Largo's aquatic thugs. Get ready for thrilling underwater battles, cool gadgets, and Bond proving that even a nuclear crisis can't cramp his impeccable style. It's a high-stakes game of global poker, and Bond's all-in! Thunderball(1965)  In 1965's Thunderball, James Bond, played with maximum cool by Sean Connery, finds himself in a pickle when the notoriously nasty organization SPECTRE, specifically their number two main man, the delightfully devious and eye-patch-sporting Emilio Largo, makes off with two atomic bombs. Their asking price for not reducing a major city to a fine powder? A cool £100 million in diamonds.  Naturally, Her Majesty's Secret Service dispatches their best man, 007, who, after a rather explosive pre-title sequence involving a man in drag and a handy jetpack, tracks the villainy to the vibrant, sun-drenched Bahamas.  Bond's mission quickly turns into a tropical tango of espionage. He crosses paths with the alluring Domino, who just happens to be Largo's mistress, and the fiery SPECTRE operative Fiona Volpe, who prefers lethal motorcycles to leisurely strolls. Armed with Q's latest toys – including gadgets perfect for underwater shenanigans – Bond dives headfirst into Largo's world, which is, conveniently, based around a superyacht and a rather shark-infested estate. The film culminates in an absolutely bonkers underwater battle royale, proving that fisticuffs are just as effective below the waves as they are on dry land. With the fate of a major city hanging in the balance, Bond and his newfound allies engage in a fin-tastic clash against Largo's scuba-equipped forces. Will Bond recover the bombs, get the girl, and deliver a perfect one-liner before the credits roll? You know the answer, but the fun is in watching him do it with effortless charm and a never-ending supply of air tanks!   "My dear girl, don't flatter yourself. What I did this evening was for King and country. You don't think it gave me any pleasure, do you?"   This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod  Follow Couple Indemnity @coupleindemnity   Thanks for listening   Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4600</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>007,1965,britmovie,jamesbond,movie,podcast,reelbritannia,thunderball</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a5495caaddb744dde46b3a1ac7c9a436.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>167</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 166 - Poison Pen (1939)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-166-poison-pen-1939--65728323</link><description><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism.         This week, vintage British drama as a tranquil English village is torn apart by anonymous letters accusing residents of scandalous misdeeds. Suspicion and paranoia escalate, leading to tragic consequences, as the community struggles to uncover the culprit and restore harmony.         Episode 166 - Poison Pen (1939)           All episodes at: <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia</a>      Poison Pen (1939) turns the tranquil charm of an English village into the backdrop for a juicy mystery! The drama kicks off when anonymous letters, brimming with scandalous gossip, start popping up in mailboxes. These “poison pen” notes stir up chaos, revealing secrets (and maybe even lies) that set tongues wagging and suspicions soaring.   Reverend Rider (Reginald Tate) and his sister Mary (Flora Robson) do their best to soothe the panic, encouraging everyone to rise above the drama. But resisting the intrigue proves harder than it seems! Even Rider’s daughter Ann (Ann Todd) isn’t spared, with her fiancé David (Geoffrey Toone) caught in the crossfire. The letters keep coming, fanning the flames of mistrust and upending friendships. In a shocking twist, Connie Fateley (Catherine Lacey), a shy seamstress, is wrongfully accused of writing the letters. Heartbreaking consequences follow, but the mystery deepens as the letters continue, leaving the village reeling and desperate for answers. Though dark moments linger, the story keeps you hooked as it explores themes of trust, community, and the havoc wreaked by unchecked gossip. Beneath the mystery is a compelling cautionary tale about the impact of words and the resilience of human connections. With its gripping twists, Poison Pen delivers a captivating mix of tension, drama, and a reminder to think twice before judging others—wrapped up in the atmosphere of classic British cinema!         "So last night wasn't enough for you, you little Jezebel?"       This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    Thanks for listening Scott and Steven              ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">8780ec56-232a-4ad8-bb4f-80be7b135950</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 13:25:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65728323/rb_poison_pen_final.mp3" length="38644718" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism.         This week, vintage British drama as a tranquil English village is torn apart by anonymous letters accusing residents of scandalous...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism.         This week, vintage British drama as a tranquil English village is torn apart by anonymous letters accusing residents of scandalous misdeeds. Suspicion and paranoia escalate, leading to tragic consequences, as the community struggles to uncover the culprit and restore harmony.         Episode 166 - Poison Pen (1939)           All episodes at: <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia</a>      Poison Pen (1939) turns the tranquil charm of an English village into the backdrop for a juicy mystery! The drama kicks off when anonymous letters, brimming with scandalous gossip, start popping up in mailboxes. These “poison pen” notes stir up chaos, revealing secrets (and maybe even lies) that set tongues wagging and suspicions soaring.   Reverend Rider (Reginald Tate) and his sister Mary (Flora Robson) do their best to soothe the panic, encouraging everyone to rise above the drama. But resisting the intrigue proves harder than it seems! Even Rider’s daughter Ann (Ann Todd) isn’t spared, with her fiancé David (Geoffrey Toone) caught in the crossfire. The letters keep coming, fanning the flames of mistrust and upending friendships. In a shocking twist, Connie Fateley (Catherine Lacey), a shy seamstress, is wrongfully accused of writing the letters. Heartbreaking consequences follow, but the mystery deepens as the letters continue, leaving the village reeling and desperate for answers. Though dark moments linger, the story keeps you hooked as it explores themes of trust, community, and the havoc wreaked by unchecked gossip. Beneath the mystery is a compelling cautionary tale about the impact of words and the resilience of human connections. With its gripping twists, Poison Pen delivers a captivating mix of tension, drama, and a reminder to think twice before judging others—wrapped up in the atmosphere of classic British cinema!         "So last night wasn't enough for you, you little Jezebel?"       This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    Thanks for listening Scott and Steven              ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2416</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1939,britmovie,movie,podcast,poisonpen,reelbritannia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bd83639d08f73431bb1d809acdb09607.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>166</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 165 - A Taste of Honey (1961)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-165-a-taste-of-honey-1961--65622019</link><description><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism.         This week, more classic British kitchen sink drama with the tale of Jo,  a bold working-class teen who  discovers strength in unexpected places. After a brief romance leaves her pregnant, she bonds with Geoff, a kind gay art student. Together, they challenge conventions, showing the power of love, resilience, and humanity in the face of social prejudice.          Episode 165 - A Taste of Honey (1961)           All episodes at: <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia</a>                 A Taste of Honey (1961), directed by Tony Richardson, is a groundbreaking British film that explores themes of poverty, identity, and unconventional relationships.     Adapted from Shelagh Delaney's play, it is a cornerstone of the "kitchen sink realism" movement, portraying working-class life with raw honesty.           The story follows Jo, a spirited yet vulnerable teenager living in a grimy Salford flat with her neglectful, self-absorbed mother, Helen. Their strained relationship is marked by Helen's pursuit of men and alcohol, leaving Jo to fend for herself emotionally and materially. When Helen marries her wealthy but boorish suitor, Peter, Jo is left alone and begins a tender romance with Jimmy, a black sailor.       Their fleeting relationship results in Jo's pregnancy, but Jimmy departs, leaving her to face an uncertain future. Jo finds solace in Geoffrey, a kind-hearted gay man who becomes her roommate and surrogate family. Together, they create a fragile sense of stability, defying societal norms. However, Helen's return disrupts their fragile harmony, forcing Jo to confront her fears and independence.       With gritty cinematography and a poignant jazz score, A Taste of Honey captures the struggles and resilience of its characters, offering a compassionate yet unflinching look at marginalized lives in post-war Britain.   "Look at that. It's dead. A bit of love, a bit of lust, and there you are. We don't ask for life. We have it thrust upon us."     This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    Thanks for listening Scott and Steven            ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">b6413194-b34e-4636-a9ba-aaecafebfdb7</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 09:43:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65622019/rb_taste_of_honey_final.mp3" length="52222119" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism.         This week, more classic British kitchen sink drama with the tale of Jo,  a bold working-class teen who  discovers strength in unexpected...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism.         This week, more classic British kitchen sink drama with the tale of Jo,  a bold working-class teen who  discovers strength in unexpected places. After a brief romance leaves her pregnant, she bonds with Geoff, a kind gay art student. Together, they challenge conventions, showing the power of love, resilience, and humanity in the face of social prejudice.          Episode 165 - A Taste of Honey (1961)           All episodes at: <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia</a>                 A Taste of Honey (1961), directed by Tony Richardson, is a groundbreaking British film that explores themes of poverty, identity, and unconventional relationships.     Adapted from Shelagh Delaney's play, it is a cornerstone of the "kitchen sink realism" movement, portraying working-class life with raw honesty.           The story follows Jo, a spirited yet vulnerable teenager living in a grimy Salford flat with her neglectful, self-absorbed mother, Helen. Their strained relationship is marked by Helen's pursuit of men and alcohol, leaving Jo to fend for herself emotionally and materially. When Helen marries her wealthy but boorish suitor, Peter, Jo is left alone and begins a tender romance with Jimmy, a black sailor.       Their fleeting relationship results in Jo's pregnancy, but Jimmy departs, leaving her to face an uncertain future. Jo finds solace in Geoffrey, a kind-hearted gay man who becomes her roommate and surrogate family. Together, they create a fragile sense of stability, defying societal norms. However, Helen's return disrupts their fragile harmony, forcing Jo to confront her fears and independence.       With gritty cinematography and a poignant jazz score, A Taste of Honey captures the struggles and resilience of its characters, offering a compassionate yet unflinching look at marginalized lives in post-war Britain.   "Look at that. It's dead. A bit of love, a bit of lust, and there you are. We don't ask for life. We have it thrust upon us."     This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    Thanks for listening Scott and Steven            ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3264</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1961,atasteofhoney,britishnewwave,britmovie,kitchensinkdrama,movie,murraymelvin,podcast,reelbritannia,ritatushingham,shelaghdelaney</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/86ddd7e33ceef92e96b368dd5cff6cd5.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>165</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 164 - Hammer Britannia 017 - Paranoiac (1963)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-164-hammer-britannia-017-paranoiac-1963--65547715</link><description><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism This week...more from the great Hammer studios as they craft a chilling tale of deceit and madness. A presumed-dead heir resurfaces, unraveling sinister family secrets. Gothic suspense intertwines with psychological twists, as greed, guilt, and identity collide in a haunting inheritance drama. Starring Oliver Reed and Janette Scott.    Paranoiac (1963) Where secrets fester and madness reigns—welcome to the Ashby estate, where paranoia is just the beginning   Paranoiac (1963), directed by Freddie Francis and produced by Hammer Films, is a gripping psychological thriller that delves into themes of identity, deception, and madness. Loosely based on Josephine Tey's novel Brat Farrar, the film is set against the backdrop of a wealthy but dysfunctional British family, the Ashbys, whose lives are marred by tragedy and secrets. The story begins with the Ashby siblings, Simon and Eleanor, living under the care of their strict Aunt Harriet after the death of their parents in a plane crash. Simon, a cruel and manipulative alcoholic, is weeks away from inheriting the family fortune. Eleanor, fragile and haunted by the past, struggles with her mental health, particularly after the apparent suicide of their elder brother, Tony, years earlier. The plot takes a dramatic turn when a man claiming to be Tony reappears, throwing the family into turmoil. While Eleanor is overjoyed and convinced of his identity, Simon and Aunt Harriet are skeptical, suspecting him to be an impostor. As tensions rise, the film unravels a web of deceit, revealing that "Tony" is indeed a conman hired by the family solicitor's son to cover up financial embezzlement.  The narrative is further complicated by Simon's descent into madness, driven by guilt and greed. The eerie atmosphere is heightened by haunting organ music and a masked figure, adding layers of gothic suspense. The climax reveals shocking truths about the family's dark past, including Simon's role in Tony's death and Aunt Harriet's attempts to maintain a facade of normalcy. Oliver Reed delivers a standout performance as the volatile Simon, capturing the character's menace and vulnerability. The film's cinematography, with its shadowy visuals and dramatic angles, enhances the sense of unease, while Elisabeth Lutyens' haunting score underscores the psychological tension. Paranoiac is a masterful blend of gothic horror and psychological drama, showcasing Hammer Films' ability to craft compelling narratives that linger in the mind long after the credits roll. You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod email: reelbritannia@gmail.com #podcast #britmovie #reelbritannia #hammerhorror    Thanks for listening Scott, Steven and Mark]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">3c9c6102-927a-4a6c-9662-08164dc5bf56</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Apr 2025 07:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65547715/rb_paranoiac_final.mp3" length="53041154" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism This week...more from the great Hammer studios as they craft a chilling tale of deceit and madness. A presumed-dead heir resurfaces, unraveling...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism This week...more from the great Hammer studios as they craft a chilling tale of deceit and madness. A presumed-dead heir resurfaces, unraveling sinister family secrets. Gothic suspense intertwines with psychological twists, as greed, guilt, and identity collide in a haunting inheritance drama. Starring Oliver Reed and Janette Scott.    Paranoiac (1963) Where secrets fester and madness reigns—welcome to the Ashby estate, where paranoia is just the beginning   Paranoiac (1963), directed by Freddie Francis and produced by Hammer Films, is a gripping psychological thriller that delves into themes of identity, deception, and madness. Loosely based on Josephine Tey's novel Brat Farrar, the film is set against the backdrop of a wealthy but dysfunctional British family, the Ashbys, whose lives are marred by tragedy and secrets. The story begins with the Ashby siblings, Simon and Eleanor, living under the care of their strict Aunt Harriet after the death of their parents in a plane crash. Simon, a cruel and manipulative alcoholic, is weeks away from inheriting the family fortune. Eleanor, fragile and haunted by the past, struggles with her mental health, particularly after the apparent suicide of their elder brother, Tony, years earlier. The plot takes a dramatic turn when a man claiming to be Tony reappears, throwing the family into turmoil. While Eleanor is overjoyed and convinced of his identity, Simon and Aunt Harriet are skeptical, suspecting him to be an impostor. As tensions rise, the film unravels a web of deceit, revealing that "Tony" is indeed a conman hired by the family solicitor's son to cover up financial embezzlement.  The narrative is further complicated by Simon's descent into madness, driven by guilt and greed. The eerie atmosphere is heightened by haunting organ music and a masked figure, adding layers of gothic suspense. The climax reveals shocking truths about the family's dark past, including Simon's role in Tony's death and Aunt Harriet's attempts to maintain a facade of normalcy. Oliver Reed delivers a standout performance as the volatile Simon, capturing the character's menace and vulnerability. The film's cinematography, with its shadowy visuals and dramatic angles, enhances the sense of unease, while Elisabeth Lutyens' haunting score underscores the psychological tension. Paranoiac is a masterful blend of gothic horror and psychological drama, showcasing Hammer Films' ability to craft compelling narratives that linger in the mind long after the credits roll. You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod email: reelbritannia@gmail.com #podcast #britmovie #reelbritannia #hammerhorror    Thanks for listening Scott, Steven and Mark]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3316</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1963,britmovie,hammerhorror,janettescott,movie,oliverreed,podcast,reelbritannia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8152b5dbce26c9fcebba5591c0d1dc8b.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>164</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 163 - Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-163-kind-hearts-and-coronets-1949--65441729</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Back to 1949 this week and a darkly witty masterpiece of British cinema! An Ealing comedy blending sharp humour, class satire, and Alec Guinness playing eight roles. A timeless classic! Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949)  A Delightfully Dark Comedy of Class and Revenge Kind Hearts and Coronets, the crown jewel of British cinema’s dark humour. If you haven’t yet basked in its glory, let me paint the scene for you. Picture this: Edwardian England, an impeccable sense of manners, and a protagonist who’s as calculating as he is charming—all wrapped in a story about climbing the social ladder by…murdering every single person standing in the way. Yes, murder. And somehow, it’s positively delightful.<br /> The plot centers on Louis Mazzini (played by Dennis Price), who is probably cinema’s most likable sociopath. Born into a working-class life, Louis has always resented his mother’s noble family, the D’Ascoynes, who cast her out for marrying “beneath her station.” But when Louis’s mother dies penniless and the snobbish D’Ascoynes refuse her last wish of burial in the family crypt, the gloves come off—Louis vows to avenge his mother’s disgrace and reclaim his rightful place among the aristocracy. There’s just one minor snag: eight D’Ascoynes stand between him and the title of Duke. A daunting task? Perhaps. But for Louis, it’s all in a day’s work.<br /> Now, what makes Kind Hearts and Coronets so uniquely brilliant is its approach to murder. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill bloodbath; it’s murder with panache, style, and an undeniable charm. Each of Louis’s victims is played by the inimitable Alec Guinness, who dons eight different personas—from pompous aristocrats to eccentric eccentrics, each more absurd than the last. Guinness’s performance is a cinematic tour de force, bringing every D’Ascoyne to life with precision and wit, ensuring no two murders feel the same. Louis may be methodical, but he’s never boring—whether he’s engineering an explosion or a “tragic” drowning, each act of homicide is artfully executed with a dose of dark humor. <br /> One of the joys of Kind Hearts and Coronets is its unashamed cleverness. The film wields irony like a rapier, slicing through social norms and class pretensions with a gleeful grin. Louis’s ascent from working-class obscurity to the dizzying heights of the aristocracy is as much a critique of class inequality as it is a comedy of manners. His steely resolve to eliminate his relatives is matched only by his ability to deliver dry, razor-sharp commentary along the way. Dennis Price’s impeccable delivery transforms Louis into a character you can’t help rooting for—despite his penchant for, well, homicide.<br /> Of course, no tale of ambition and revenge is complete without a touch of romance. Louis’s love life is deliciously complicated, involving a love triangle between Sibella (Joan Greenwood), his childhood sweetheart, and Edith (Valerie Hobson), the widow of one of his victims. Sibella is wonderfully wicked—a femme fatale with a voice like melted honey and an unapologetic thirst for social status. Edith, on the other hand, is all grace and dignity, providing a stark contrast to Sibella’s conniving charm. Louis, being the opportunist that he is, juggles both women with alarming ease, adding an extra layer of intrigue to his already twisted pursuits. <br /> The film’s finale is a masterstroke of irony and poetic justice. Just when Louis seems to have achieved everything he set out to accomplish, fate intervenes with one final twist—a testament to the film’s commitment to keeping its audience thoroughly entertained until the last frame. Without spoiling too much, let’s just say that Louis’s razor-sharp intellect proves to be both his greatest strength and his Achilles’ heel.<br /> Visually, Kind Hearts and Coronets is a treat for the eyes. Director Robert Hamer uses cinematography to accentuate the film’s satirical tone, juxtaposing the grandeur of the D’Ascoyne estate with the cold, calculated reality of Louis’s crimes. The costume design and period details immerse viewers in Edwardian England, while the film’s score lends an air of sophistication to even its most macabre moments. It’s a film that looks as good as it feels, capturing the essence of a bygone era with wit and style.<br /> What truly elevates Kind Hearts and Coronets is its audacity. It dares to make us laugh in the face of murder, to cheer for a protagonist whose moral compass is utterly skewed, and to see the absurdity in the rigid class structures of the time. It’s a film that revels in its own wickedness, inviting viewers to join in the fun. And fun it is—rarely does a film blend darkness with levity so effortlessly, crafting a narrative that’s as thought-provoking as it is entertaining.<br /> In summary, Kind Hearts and Coronets is a masterful dark comedy that stands the test of time. With unforgettable performances, sharp wit, and a plot that keeps you on your toes, it’s a cinematic experience that delights in its own cunning brilliance.   "The D'Ascoynes certainly appear to have accorded with the tradition of the landed gentry, and sent the fool of the family into the church."   This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    Thanks for listening   Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">286a47c0-f3c2-413c-a78a-d26a299ad02e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65441729/rb_khac_final_edit_output.mp3" length="58508656" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Back to 1949 this week and a darkly witty masterpiece of British cinema! An Ealing comedy blending sharp humour, class satire, and Alec...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Back to 1949 this week and a darkly witty masterpiece of British cinema! An Ealing comedy blending sharp humour, class satire, and Alec Guinness playing eight roles. A timeless classic! Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949)  A Delightfully Dark Comedy of Class and Revenge Kind Hearts and Coronets, the crown jewel of British cinema’s dark humour. If you haven’t yet basked in its glory, let me paint the scene for you. Picture this: Edwardian England, an impeccable sense of manners, and a protagonist who’s as calculating as he is charming—all wrapped in a story about climbing the social ladder by…murdering every single person standing in the way. Yes, murder. And somehow, it’s positively delightful.<br /> The plot centers on Louis Mazzini (played by Dennis Price), who is probably cinema’s most likable sociopath. Born into a working-class life, Louis has always resented his mother’s noble family, the D’Ascoynes, who cast her out for marrying “beneath her station.” But when Louis’s mother dies penniless and the snobbish D’Ascoynes refuse her last wish of burial in the family crypt, the gloves come off—Louis vows to avenge his mother’s disgrace and reclaim his rightful place among the aristocracy. There’s just one minor snag: eight D’Ascoynes stand between him and the title of Duke. A daunting task? Perhaps. But for Louis, it’s all in a day’s work.<br /> Now, what makes Kind Hearts and Coronets so uniquely brilliant is its approach to murder. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill bloodbath; it’s murder with panache, style, and an undeniable charm. Each of Louis’s victims is played by the inimitable Alec Guinness, who dons eight different personas—from pompous aristocrats to eccentric eccentrics, each more absurd than the last. Guinness’s performance is a cinematic tour de force, bringing every D’Ascoyne to life with precision and wit, ensuring no two murders feel the same. Louis may be methodical, but he’s never boring—whether he’s engineering an explosion or a “tragic” drowning, each act of homicide is artfully executed with a dose of dark humor. <br /> One of the joys of Kind Hearts and Coronets is its unashamed cleverness. The film wields irony like a rapier, slicing through social norms and class pretensions with a gleeful grin. Louis’s ascent from working-class obscurity to the dizzying heights of the aristocracy is as much a critique of class inequality as it is a comedy of manners. His steely resolve to eliminate his relatives is matched only by his ability to deliver dry, razor-sharp commentary along the way. Dennis Price’s impeccable delivery transforms Louis into a character you can’t help rooting for—despite his penchant for, well, homicide.<br /> Of course, no tale of ambition and revenge is complete without a touch of romance. Louis’s love life is deliciously complicated, involving a love triangle between Sibella (Joan Greenwood), his childhood sweetheart, and Edith (Valerie Hobson), the widow of one of his victims. Sibella is wonderfully wicked—a femme fatale with a voice like melted honey and an unapologetic thirst for social status. Edith, on the other hand, is all grace and dignity, providing a stark contrast to Sibella’s conniving charm. Louis, being the opportunist that he is, juggles both women with alarming ease, adding an extra layer of intrigue to his already twisted pursuits. <br /> The film’s finale is a masterstroke of irony and poetic justice. Just when Louis seems to have achieved everything he set out to accomplish, fate intervenes with one final twist—a testament to the film’s commitment to keeping its audience thoroughly entertained until the last frame. Without spoiling too much, let’s just say that Louis’s razor-sharp intellect proves to be both his greatest strength and his Achilles’ heel.<br /> Visually, Kind Hearts and Coronets is a treat for the eyes. Director Robert Hamer uses...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3657</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1949,alecguinness,britmovie,dennisprice,ealing,ealingcomedy,kindheartsandcoronets,movie,podcast,reelbritannia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0e0c11fa27223e9a922406828b31d7d6.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>163</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 162 - The Big Job (1965)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-162-the-big-job-1965--64820347</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. And a huge welcome to Hal, contributer of wonderful reviews at the official Talking Pictures Podcast as well as host of his very own show Couple Indemnity. Back to 1965 this week and a hilarious crime caper featuring a host of well known and well loved British comedy stars The Big Job (1965)    Get ready for a cheeky caper full of wit, charm, and some truly hapless criminal antics! The Big Job is a delightful 1965 British comedy about a gang of bumbling bank robbers, led by the lovable but inept George the Brain (played by Sid James). When their heist goes hilariously awry, the crew ends up stashing their loot in the hollow of a tree, only to be swiftly arrested. Fast forward 15 years, and they're finally out of prison—ready to reclaim their spoils. But there's a catch: their precious hiding spot now stands smack dab in the middle of a residential housing development! Cue the chaos as George and his eccentric gang—including the sarcastic Fred (Dick Emery) and the ever-resourceful Dipper (Lance Percival)—cook up absurd schemes to retrieve their loot without being discovered. Packed with slapstick humor, quirky characters, and plenty of British charm, The Big Job is a rollicking ride through misadventure and mischief. Fancy a giggle? This film delivers in spades!  'You're right. You're absolutely right. All you've got to do is go in there and say "Excuse me, Sarge, but fifteen years ago we happen to have left fifty thousand nicker in your tree. Can we have it back please?" '   This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod  Follow Couple Indemnity @coupleindemnity   Thanks for listening   Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">52af3144-6935-4928-9fbd-4559e5b2543b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:50:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64820347/rb_the_big_job_final_edit.mp3" length="62745748" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. And a huge welcome to Hal, contributer of wonderful reviews at the official Talking Pictures Podcast as well as host of his very own...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. And a huge welcome to Hal, contributer of wonderful reviews at the official Talking Pictures Podcast as well as host of his very own show Couple Indemnity. Back to 1965 this week and a hilarious crime caper featuring a host of well known and well loved British comedy stars The Big Job (1965)    Get ready for a cheeky caper full of wit, charm, and some truly hapless criminal antics! The Big Job is a delightful 1965 British comedy about a gang of bumbling bank robbers, led by the lovable but inept George the Brain (played by Sid James). When their heist goes hilariously awry, the crew ends up stashing their loot in the hollow of a tree, only to be swiftly arrested. Fast forward 15 years, and they're finally out of prison—ready to reclaim their spoils. But there's a catch: their precious hiding spot now stands smack dab in the middle of a residential housing development! Cue the chaos as George and his eccentric gang—including the sarcastic Fred (Dick Emery) and the ever-resourceful Dipper (Lance Percival)—cook up absurd schemes to retrieve their loot without being discovered. Packed with slapstick humor, quirky characters, and plenty of British charm, The Big Job is a rollicking ride through misadventure and mischief. Fancy a giggle? This film delivers in spades!  'You're right. You're absolutely right. All you've got to do is go in there and say "Excuse me, Sarge, but fifteen years ago we happen to have left fifty thousand nicker in your tree. Can we have it back please?" '   This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod  Follow Couple Indemnity @coupleindemnity   Thanks for listening   Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3922</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1965,britmovie,movie,podcast,reelbritannia,sidjames,thebigjob</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7c8b140aa8e2badd5eac75d054e79656.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>162</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 161 - Green for Danger (1946)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-161-green-for-danger-1946--64736819</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Back to 1946 this week and a murder mystery with a difference starring the wonderful Alastair Sim Green For Danger (1946)           Set against the backdrop of World War II, Green for Danger unfolds within the tense confines of a rural English hospital serving as an emergency medical facility. As bombs rain down during the Blitz, the hospital staff work tirelessly to treat the injured, but the strains of war expose hidden tensions and personal conflicts among them. The story begins with a routine surgical operation that takes a sinister turn, resulting in an unexpected death. What initially appears to be a tragic accident soon reveals darker undercurrents, as suspicion of foul play arises. Enter Inspector Cockrill, a quirky yet sharp-witted detective whose seemingly casual demeanour masks a razor-sharp mind. Tasked with unravelling the mystery, he dives into a web of secrets, rivalries, and deceit lurking among the doctors and nurses. The film expertly weaves suspense with touches of wry humour, delivering an atmospheric thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Featuring a tightly constructed plot and vividly portrayed characters, Green for Danger brilliantly encapsulates the tension and apprehension of its wartime backdrop. It skilfully combines elements of a gripping murder mystery with poignant human drama, all presented with a distinctive British charm and sharp wit.    Mr. Eden: "All, all are gone, the old familiar faces." Nurse Woods: "They left their appendixes behind them."   This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    Thanks for listening   Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">c02611d2-a29f-47ea-99bf-2b367157b333</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 19:54:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64736819/rb_green_for_danger_final.mp3" length="53075218" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Back to 1946 this week and a murder mystery with a difference starring the wonderful Alastair Sim Green For Danger (1946)           Set...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Back to 1946 this week and a murder mystery with a difference starring the wonderful Alastair Sim Green For Danger (1946)           Set against the backdrop of World War II, Green for Danger unfolds within the tense confines of a rural English hospital serving as an emergency medical facility. As bombs rain down during the Blitz, the hospital staff work tirelessly to treat the injured, but the strains of war expose hidden tensions and personal conflicts among them. The story begins with a routine surgical operation that takes a sinister turn, resulting in an unexpected death. What initially appears to be a tragic accident soon reveals darker undercurrents, as suspicion of foul play arises. Enter Inspector Cockrill, a quirky yet sharp-witted detective whose seemingly casual demeanour masks a razor-sharp mind. Tasked with unravelling the mystery, he dives into a web of secrets, rivalries, and deceit lurking among the doctors and nurses. The film expertly weaves suspense with touches of wry humour, delivering an atmospheric thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Featuring a tightly constructed plot and vividly portrayed characters, Green for Danger brilliantly encapsulates the tension and apprehension of its wartime backdrop. It skilfully combines elements of a gripping murder mystery with poignant human drama, all presented with a distinctive British charm and sharp wit.    Mr. Eden: "All, all are gone, the old familiar faces." Nurse Woods: "They left their appendixes behind them."   This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    Thanks for listening   Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3318</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1946,alastairsim,megsjenkins,movie,podcast,reelbritannia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0f3b23a839820c0bea6fa73ee47b0257.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>161</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 160 - Hammer Britannia 016 - Kiss Of The Vampire (1963)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-160-hammer-britannia-016-kiss-of-the-vampire-1963--62743972</link><description><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism   This week...more from the great Hammer studios as we continue our Hammer horror retrospective   Kiss Of The Vampire (1963)  Honeymooning couple Gerald and Marianne Harcourt find themselves stranded in a remote little villiage in eastern Europe when their car runs out of petrol. Forced to stay in a semi-derelict inn where they are greeted with suspicion, they receive a surprise invitation to dine at the nearby castle with Dr. Ravna and his two grown children. The head of the local aristocratic family offers his assistance with dire consequences.    "I will not say that she has not changed in any way, Mr. Harcourt. She has, as you may put it, grown up. Tasted the more sophisticated, more exotic fruits of... life."   You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    email: reelbritannia@gmail.com   #podcast #britmovie #reelbritannia #hammerhorror    Thanks for listening <br /> <br /> Scott, Steven and Mark]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">321fd19a-343f-440a-9617-91a6fe69c4c1</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 22:13:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62743972/rb_kiss_of_the_vampire_final.mp3" length="58563399" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism   This week...more from the great Hammer studios as we continue our Hammer horror retrospective   Kiss Of The Vampire (1963)  Honeymooning couple...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism   This week...more from the great Hammer studios as we continue our Hammer horror retrospective   Kiss Of The Vampire (1963)  Honeymooning couple Gerald and Marianne Harcourt find themselves stranded in a remote little villiage in eastern Europe when their car runs out of petrol. Forced to stay in a semi-derelict inn where they are greeted with suspicion, they receive a surprise invitation to dine at the nearby castle with Dr. Ravna and his two grown children. The head of the local aristocratic family offers his assistance with dire consequences.    "I will not say that she has not changed in any way, Mr. Harcourt. She has, as you may put it, grown up. Tasted the more sophisticated, more exotic fruits of... life."   You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    email: reelbritannia@gmail.com   #podcast #britmovie #reelbritannia #hammerhorror    Thanks for listening <br /> <br /> Scott, Steven and Mark]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3661</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>hammerhorror,movie,podcast,reelbritannia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6d34578f2642848c2f9ff0976d7f5ceb.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>160</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 159 - Last Orders (2001)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-159-last-orders-2001--62565472</link><description><![CDATA[Reel Britannia podcast - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. Scott and Steven are joined this week by their dear friend Mark, host of The Good, The Bad and The Odd podcast, to chat about a touching, bittersweet journey of friendship and regret, as four old friends fulfill a promise to scatter their late friend's ashes. Last Orders (2001)      "Last Orders" (2001), directed by Fred Schepisi, is a poignant drama centered around a group of lifelong friends fulfilling their deceased friend's final wish. The story revolves around four aging men—Ray (Bob Hoskins), Lenny (David Hemmings), Vic (Tom Courtenay), and Vince (Ray Winstone)—who embark on a journey to scatter the ashes of their friend Jack Dodds (Michael Caine) in the sea at Margate, following his last orders. Jack, a butcher and a pub regular, left behind his widow, Amy (Helen Mirren), who is still grappling with the loss and her own regrets. As the men travel from Bermondsey to Margate, they make several stops significant to their shared history. Each stop triggers memories and flashbacks, revealing their past experiences, relationships, and the complicated dynamics between them. These flashbacks feature a younger version of Jack (JJ Feild), his friends, and his family, providing a deeper understanding of their connections and the life they led. Ray, Jack's best friend and a bookie, reflects on his unrequited love for Jack's wife, Amy, and his own failed marriage. Lenny, a former boxer, grapples with the loss of his son and his troubled relationship with his daughter. Vic, the quiet undertaker, contemplates the significance of life and death, while Vince, Jack's adopted son, struggles with his feelings of inadequacy and the pressure of living up to his father's expectations. As the journey progresses, the men confront their own insecurities, secrets, and unresolved issues. They share stories, argue, and ultimately bond over their shared grief and memories of Jack. Along the way, they visit landmarks such as the war memorial, the pub where they spent countless hours, and the racetrack where Jack placed his bets. Each location holds a piece of their collective past, evoking nostalgia and reflection. In the end, the men reach Margate and scatter Jack's ashes into the sea, honoring his final request. This act of closure allows them to find peace and move forward, forever changed by the journey and the memories they shared with their dear friend. "Last Orders" is a touching exploration of friendship, loss, and the passage of time, beautifully capturing the essence of life's fleeting moments and the impact of enduring bonds. <a href="https://youtu.be/LWGTLjJz7fk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Trailer</a> "If y... if you ever get the chance... Raysy. I... if, if you ever get the option - you go first. It's the carrying on that's hard."  You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> email: <a href="https://gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reelbritannia@gmail.com</a> #britmovie #reelbritannia #movie #podcast #michaelcaine #bobhoskins #helenmirren #raywinstone #tomcourtenay #davidhemmings  <br /> Thanks for listening! <br /> Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">37c4c033-b6c9-471e-80a0-c96f3782f042</guid><pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 05:34:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62565472/rb_last_orders_final.mp3" length="52517258" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Reel Britannia podcast - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. Scott and Steven are joined this week by their dear friend Mark, host of The Good, The Bad and The Odd podcast, to chat about a touching,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reel Britannia podcast - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. Scott and Steven are joined this week by their dear friend Mark, host of The Good, The Bad and The Odd podcast, to chat about a touching, bittersweet journey of friendship and regret, as four old friends fulfill a promise to scatter their late friend's ashes. Last Orders (2001)      "Last Orders" (2001), directed by Fred Schepisi, is a poignant drama centered around a group of lifelong friends fulfilling their deceased friend's final wish. The story revolves around four aging men—Ray (Bob Hoskins), Lenny (David Hemmings), Vic (Tom Courtenay), and Vince (Ray Winstone)—who embark on a journey to scatter the ashes of their friend Jack Dodds (Michael Caine) in the sea at Margate, following his last orders. Jack, a butcher and a pub regular, left behind his widow, Amy (Helen Mirren), who is still grappling with the loss and her own regrets. As the men travel from Bermondsey to Margate, they make several stops significant to their shared history. Each stop triggers memories and flashbacks, revealing their past experiences, relationships, and the complicated dynamics between them. These flashbacks feature a younger version of Jack (JJ Feild), his friends, and his family, providing a deeper understanding of their connections and the life they led. Ray, Jack's best friend and a bookie, reflects on his unrequited love for Jack's wife, Amy, and his own failed marriage. Lenny, a former boxer, grapples with the loss of his son and his troubled relationship with his daughter. Vic, the quiet undertaker, contemplates the significance of life and death, while Vince, Jack's adopted son, struggles with his feelings of inadequacy and the pressure of living up to his father's expectations. As the journey progresses, the men confront their own insecurities, secrets, and unresolved issues. They share stories, argue, and ultimately bond over their shared grief and memories of Jack. Along the way, they visit landmarks such as the war memorial, the pub where they spent countless hours, and the racetrack where Jack placed his bets. Each location holds a piece of their collective past, evoking nostalgia and reflection. In the end, the men reach Margate and scatter Jack's ashes into the sea, honoring his final request. This act of closure allows them to find peace and move forward, forever changed by the journey and the memories they shared with their dear friend. "Last Orders" is a touching exploration of friendship, loss, and the passage of time, beautifully capturing the essence of life's fleeting moments and the impact of enduring bonds. <a href="https://youtu.be/LWGTLjJz7fk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Trailer</a> "If y... if you ever get the chance... Raysy. I... if, if you ever get the option - you go first. It's the carrying on that's hard."  You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> email: <a href="https://gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reelbritannia@gmail.com</a> #britmovie #reelbritannia #movie #podcast #michaelcaine #bobhoskins #helenmirren #raywinstone #tomcourtenay #davidhemmings  <br /> Thanks for listening! <br /> Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3283</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>2001,bobhoskins,britmovie,davidhemmings,helenmirren,michaelcaine,movie,podcast,raywinstone,reelbritannia,tomcourtenay</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6f2e6b7a3ea5f2f785890c9bff33f598.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>159</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 158 - A Private Function (1984)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-158-a-private-function-1984--62478203</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Back to 1984 this week and a classic from Hand Made Films starring Michael Palin and the wonderful Maggie Smith A Private Function (1984)  In the summer of 1947, Britain prepares to commemorate the wedding of Princess Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip. To get around food-rationing laws, Dr. Charles Swaby (Denholm Elliott), accountant Henry Allardyce (Richard Griffiths) and solicitor Frank Lockwood (John Normington) are fattening a black-market pig for the big day. Egged on by his wife (Maggie Smith), meek Gilbert Chilvers (Michael Palin) steals the swine, but the couple must conceal it from inspector Morris Wormold (Bill Paterson).      "I think sexual intercourse is in order, Gilbert."   This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    Thanks for listening   Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">06cd9be7-dadf-4d50-824c-b680537a4efa</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:58:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62478203/rb_a_private_function_final.mp3" length="51678607" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Back to 1984 this week and a classic from Hand Made Films starring Michael Palin and the wonderful Maggie Smith A Private Function...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Back to 1984 this week and a classic from Hand Made Films starring Michael Palin and the wonderful Maggie Smith A Private Function (1984)  In the summer of 1947, Britain prepares to commemorate the wedding of Princess Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip. To get around food-rationing laws, Dr. Charles Swaby (Denholm Elliott), accountant Henry Allardyce (Richard Griffiths) and solicitor Frank Lockwood (John Normington) are fattening a black-market pig for the big day. Egged on by his wife (Maggie Smith), meek Gilbert Chilvers (Michael Palin) steals the swine, but the couple must conceal it from inspector Morris Wormold (Bill Paterson).      "I think sexual intercourse is in order, Gilbert."   This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    Thanks for listening   Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3230</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1984,aprivatefunction,handmadefilms,maggiesmith,michaelpalin,movie,podcast</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/85004c9b9a2e3852757a4ec3a406d039.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>158</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 157 - McVicar (1980)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-157-mcvicar-1980--61264751</link><description><![CDATA[  Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism      This week, an episode that has been eleven years in the making.  At last, our dear friend Maurice, host of See Hear and Love That Album joins Scott and Steven via Skype from Melbourne Also joining us are Scott's co hosts from The Stinking Pause podcast, Paul and Charlie A word of warning, Scott has manged to bleep out most of the profanity... but this episode is still a little bit sweary!   McVicar (1980)      John McVicar (Roger Daltrey) is an English career criminal locked up with all the other lifers in the dreaded E Wing of Durham Prison. Between riots and constant prison guard brutality, McVicar and fellow inmate Walter Probyn (Adam Faith) gradually dig a tunnel that enables their escape. Once on the outside, McVicar does his best to lie low and re-enter the lives of his wife (Cheryl Campbell) and infant son, despite the fact that police have labeled him "Public Enemy Number One."        "I suppose you think you got the better of us there. But just remember, kidder, you're in for ten years." "Yeah, that's right, Mr. Pendel. But you're in for life, ain't yer?"   This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    Why not take a listen to Maurice's podcasts at:   <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/see-hear/id796677164" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/see-hear/id796677164</a> and <a href="https://lovethatalbumpodcast.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lovethatalbumpodcast.blogspot.com/</a>   Thanks for listening   Scott and Steven    ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">29e43a00-3040-4534-882a-7a18181a65a7</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2024 17:26:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61264751/rb_mcvicar_final.mp3" length="111066009" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>  Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism      This week, an episode that has been eleven years in the making.  At last, our dear friend Maurice, host of See Hear and Love That Album...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[  Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism      This week, an episode that has been eleven years in the making.  At last, our dear friend Maurice, host of See Hear and Love That Album joins Scott and Steven via Skype from Melbourne Also joining us are Scott's co hosts from The Stinking Pause podcast, Paul and Charlie A word of warning, Scott has manged to bleep out most of the profanity... but this episode is still a little bit sweary!   McVicar (1980)      John McVicar (Roger Daltrey) is an English career criminal locked up with all the other lifers in the dreaded E Wing of Durham Prison. Between riots and constant prison guard brutality, McVicar and fellow inmate Walter Probyn (Adam Faith) gradually dig a tunnel that enables their escape. Once on the outside, McVicar does his best to lie low and re-enter the lives of his wife (Cheryl Campbell) and infant son, despite the fact that police have labeled him "Public Enemy Number One."        "I suppose you think you got the better of us there. But just remember, kidder, you're in for ten years." "Yeah, that's right, Mr. Pendel. But you're in for life, ain't yer?"   This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    Why not take a listen to Maurice's podcasts at:   <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/see-hear/id796677164" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/see-hear/id796677164</a> and <a href="https://lovethatalbumpodcast.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lovethatalbumpodcast.blogspot.com/</a>   Thanks for listening   Scott and Steven    ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6942</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1980,britmovie,mcvicar,movie,podcast,reelbritannia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/43f473d3c2b24ede7f1a328f274281dd.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>157</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 156 - Hammer Britannia 015 - The Damned (1962)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-156-hammer-britannia-015-the-damned-1962--61156210</link><description><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism   This week...more from the great Hammer studios as we continue our Hammer horror retrospective   The Damned (1962)  The brutality of modern society is fast encroaching on the picturesque seaside town of Weymouth. American tourist Simon Wells (Macdonald Carey) is looking for a relaxing holiday but he is mugged by the psychopatic King (Oliver Reed) and his gang of thugs. Wells escapes with King's sister, Joanie (Shirley Anne Field), and they stumble upon a sinister establishment where nine ice-cold children are being subjected to a horrifying experiment. The shadowy authorities in control of the base will stop at nothing to safeguard their secret, but it is the mysterious children who will doom them all...    "I'm strange, all right! I'll show you just how strange I am!"   You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    email: reelbritannia@gmail.com   #podcast #britmovie #reelbritannia #hammerhorror    Thanks for listening <br /> <br /> Scott, Steven and Mark]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ad960352-b6e3-4732-942a-e6b70d776e10</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2024 10:45:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61156210/rb_the_damned_final.mp3" length="64066081" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism   This week...more from the great Hammer studios as we continue our Hammer horror retrospective   The Damned (1962)  The brutality of modern...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism   This week...more from the great Hammer studios as we continue our Hammer horror retrospective   The Damned (1962)  The brutality of modern society is fast encroaching on the picturesque seaside town of Weymouth. American tourist Simon Wells (Macdonald Carey) is looking for a relaxing holiday but he is mugged by the psychopatic King (Oliver Reed) and his gang of thugs. Wells escapes with King's sister, Joanie (Shirley Anne Field), and they stumble upon a sinister establishment where nine ice-cold children are being subjected to a horrifying experiment. The shadowy authorities in control of the base will stop at nothing to safeguard their secret, but it is the mysterious children who will doom them all...    "I'm strange, all right! I'll show you just how strange I am!"   You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    email: reelbritannia@gmail.com   #podcast #britmovie #reelbritannia #hammerhorror    Thanks for listening <br /> <br /> Scott, Steven and Mark]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4005</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1962,hammerhorror,movie,oliverreed,podcast,reelbritannia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a5dd653b44295195b43e00cc34229b47.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>156</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 155 - The Small World of Sammy Lee (1963)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-155-the-small-world-of-sammy-lee-1963--61069762</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism.         Back to the seedy side of sixties Soho this week featuring a powerful performance from Anthony Newley This week, Scott and Steven are joined by Anthony, the host of the Film Gold podcast    The Small World of Sammy Lee (1963)  The Small World of Sammy Lee is a 1963 British crime drama film directed by Ken Hughes. The story unfolds in the seedy underbelly of London's Soho district, focusing on the life of Sammy Lee, a strip club compere and hustler who finds himself in dire straits. Sammy Lee, played by Anthony Newley, is a charismatic but desperate man. He owes £300 to a local bookie named Connor and has only five hours to pay off his debt. If he fails, the consequences will be severe, as Connor’s enforcers are known for their ruthless methods. The film begins with Sammy receiving a phone call informing him that his time is running out, setting off a frantic race against the clock. As Sammy scrambles to gather the money, the film provides a vivid portrayal of his world. Soho is depicted as a place filled with strip clubs, gambling dens, and shady characters. Sammy’s interactions with the various inhabitants of this world reveal much about his character and the precarious life he leads. Throughout the day, Sammy employs a series of hustles to raise the funds. He borrows from friends, pleads with acquaintances, and even resorts to stealing. One of the significant characters he turns to is his brother Lou, who runs a delicatessen. Lou, portrayed by Warren Mitchell, is initially reluctant to help due to Sammy’s repeated failures and irresponsible behavior. However, the bond of family eventually prevails, and Lou reluctantly provides some money, though it’s not enough to cover the debt. Parallel to Sammy's frantic efforts, the film explores the impact of his lifestyle on others, particularly Patsy, a young woman who is infatuated with him. Patsy, played by Julia Foster, arrives in Soho from the countryside, naively hoping to start a new life with Sammy. Her innocence and genuine affection for Sammy contrast sharply with the gritty reality of his world. Sammy, though fond of her, is too entangled in his own troubles to reciprocate her feelings fully. As the deadline approaches, Sammy’s situation becomes increasingly desperate. His attempts to hustle money from various sources lead to a series of tense and dramatic encounters. The film’s climax occurs in the strip club where Sammy works. In a last-ditch effort, Sammy bets the money he has managed to gather on a high-stakes poker game, hoping to win enough to pay off his debt. However, luck is not on his side, and he loses the game, sealing his fate. The final scenes of the film are poignant and impactful. As the clock ticks down, Connor’s enforcers arrive to collect the debt. Sammy’s frantic energy gives way to a sense of resignation and defeat. The enforcers take Sammy away, leaving his fate ambiguous but undoubtedly grim. The Small World of Sammy Lee is a compelling character study and a vivid depiction of the darker side of 1960s London. The film’s strength lies in its atmosphere, the complexity of its protagonist, and the tense, fast-paced narrative that keeps the audience engaged from start to finish. Through Sammy Lee’s story, the film explores themes of desperation, survival, and the human cost of a life lived on the margins of society. "Soho's not a place, it's a state of mind. It's where you end up when you've got nowhere else to go."  This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    Glass Onion: On John Lennon <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/glass-onion-on-john-lennon/id1473867166" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/glass-onion-on-john-lennon/id1473867166</a>  Life And Life Only <a href="https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com/</a>  Film Gold <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-gold/id1544641271" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-gold/id1544641271</a>    <br /> Thanks for listening Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">37d9b197-441c-4322-ba93-6bf7e9fb9e39</guid><pubDate>Sun, 18 Aug 2024 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61069762/rb_sammy_lee_final.mp3" length="60334124" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism.         Back to the seedy side of sixties Soho this week featuring a powerful performance from Anthony Newley This week, Scott and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism.         Back to the seedy side of sixties Soho this week featuring a powerful performance from Anthony Newley This week, Scott and Steven are joined by Anthony, the host of the Film Gold podcast    The Small World of Sammy Lee (1963)  The Small World of Sammy Lee is a 1963 British crime drama film directed by Ken Hughes. The story unfolds in the seedy underbelly of London's Soho district, focusing on the life of Sammy Lee, a strip club compere and hustler who finds himself in dire straits. Sammy Lee, played by Anthony Newley, is a charismatic but desperate man. He owes £300 to a local bookie named Connor and has only five hours to pay off his debt. If he fails, the consequences will be severe, as Connor’s enforcers are known for their ruthless methods. The film begins with Sammy receiving a phone call informing him that his time is running out, setting off a frantic race against the clock. As Sammy scrambles to gather the money, the film provides a vivid portrayal of his world. Soho is depicted as a place filled with strip clubs, gambling dens, and shady characters. Sammy’s interactions with the various inhabitants of this world reveal much about his character and the precarious life he leads. Throughout the day, Sammy employs a series of hustles to raise the funds. He borrows from friends, pleads with acquaintances, and even resorts to stealing. One of the significant characters he turns to is his brother Lou, who runs a delicatessen. Lou, portrayed by Warren Mitchell, is initially reluctant to help due to Sammy’s repeated failures and irresponsible behavior. However, the bond of family eventually prevails, and Lou reluctantly provides some money, though it’s not enough to cover the debt. Parallel to Sammy's frantic efforts, the film explores the impact of his lifestyle on others, particularly Patsy, a young woman who is infatuated with him. Patsy, played by Julia Foster, arrives in Soho from the countryside, naively hoping to start a new life with Sammy. Her innocence and genuine affection for Sammy contrast sharply with the gritty reality of his world. Sammy, though fond of her, is too entangled in his own troubles to reciprocate her feelings fully. As the deadline approaches, Sammy’s situation becomes increasingly desperate. His attempts to hustle money from various sources lead to a series of tense and dramatic encounters. The film’s climax occurs in the strip club where Sammy works. In a last-ditch effort, Sammy bets the money he has managed to gather on a high-stakes poker game, hoping to win enough to pay off his debt. However, luck is not on his side, and he loses the game, sealing his fate. The final scenes of the film are poignant and impactful. As the clock ticks down, Connor’s enforcers arrive to collect the debt. Sammy’s frantic energy gives way to a sense of resignation and defeat. The enforcers take Sammy away, leaving his fate ambiguous but undoubtedly grim. The Small World of Sammy Lee is a compelling character study and a vivid depiction of the darker side of 1960s London. The film’s strength lies in its atmosphere, the complexity of its protagonist, and the tense, fast-paced narrative that keeps the audience engaged from start to finish. Through Sammy Lee’s story, the film explores themes of desperation, survival, and the human cost of a life lived on the margins of society. "Soho's not a place, it's a state of mind. It's where you end up when you've got nowhere else to go."  This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    Glass Onion: On John Lennon <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/glass-onion-on-john-lennon/id1473867166" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/glass-onion-on-john-lennon/id1473867166</a>  Life And Life Only <a...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3771</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1963,anthonynewley,britmovie,juliafoster,movie,podcast,reelbritannia,soho</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c14fc582c9b7c2385128d62d31aa4b3b.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>155</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 154 - Sitting Target (1972)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-154-sitting-target-1972--60985316</link><description><![CDATA[Reel Britannia podcast - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. Scott and Steven are joined this week by their dear friend Mark, host of The Good, The Bad and The Odd podcast, to discuss an overlooked movie from 1972 starring Oliver Reed, Edward Woodward, Ian McShane, Frank Finlay, Freddie Jones and Jill St John. Revenge, car chases, prison escapes...what more you could ask for?   Sitting Target (1972)  A killer has one more victim on his hit list – his faithless wife! Oliver Reed snarls and seethes his way through a brute-force 70’s crime thriller in the tradition of Get Carter. Douglas Hickox, who would go on to helm such memorable films as Theatre of Blood and Zulu Dawn, brings his filmmaking intensity to a story of revenge set in a London as bleak and brooding as the prison from which convicted killer Harry Lomart (Reed) and his fellow inmate (Ian McShane) escape. Once free, Harry sets out to exterminate his seductive wife (Jill St. John), who carries another man’s child. Armed with a handgun, fueled by rage, Harry draws closer to his sitting target. Also closing in: a police inspector (Edward Woodward), who’s determined to protect the hunted woman.  Reed and McShane – one grim, one voluble, and both steeped in violence -- make an intimidating tough-guy team.   "Bastard must be made out of concrete!"  You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> email: <a href="https://gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reelbritannia@gmail.com</a> #britmovie #reelbritannia #oliverreed #ianmcshane #edwardwoodward #frankfinlay #jillstjohn #sittingtarget #1972 #movie #podcast <br /> Thanks for listening! <br /> Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">15380e34-a5aa-45b8-8bf2-d907f3ee2208</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 Aug 2024 09:59:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60985316/rb_sitting_target_final.mp3" length="45696775" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Reel Britannia podcast - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. Scott and Steven are joined this week by their dear friend Mark, host of The Good, The Bad and The Odd podcast, to discuss an overlooked...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reel Britannia podcast - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. Scott and Steven are joined this week by their dear friend Mark, host of The Good, The Bad and The Odd podcast, to discuss an overlooked movie from 1972 starring Oliver Reed, Edward Woodward, Ian McShane, Frank Finlay, Freddie Jones and Jill St John. Revenge, car chases, prison escapes...what more you could ask for?   Sitting Target (1972)  A killer has one more victim on his hit list – his faithless wife! Oliver Reed snarls and seethes his way through a brute-force 70’s crime thriller in the tradition of Get Carter. Douglas Hickox, who would go on to helm such memorable films as Theatre of Blood and Zulu Dawn, brings his filmmaking intensity to a story of revenge set in a London as bleak and brooding as the prison from which convicted killer Harry Lomart (Reed) and his fellow inmate (Ian McShane) escape. Once free, Harry sets out to exterminate his seductive wife (Jill St. John), who carries another man’s child. Armed with a handgun, fueled by rage, Harry draws closer to his sitting target. Also closing in: a police inspector (Edward Woodward), who’s determined to protect the hunted woman.  Reed and McShane – one grim, one voluble, and both steeped in violence -- make an intimidating tough-guy team.   "Bastard must be made out of concrete!"  You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> email: <a href="https://gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reelbritannia@gmail.com</a> #britmovie #reelbritannia #oliverreed #ianmcshane #edwardwoodward #frankfinlay #jillstjohn #sittingtarget #1972 #movie #podcast <br /> Thanks for listening! <br /> Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2857</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1972,britmovie,movie,oliverreed,podcast,reelbritannia,sittingtarget</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f45d4425dbf218380ff8b2f57b90cbeb.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>154</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 153 - Up In The World (1956)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-153-up-in-the-world-1956--60946569</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Back to 1956 this week and some classic comedy featuring Norman Wisdom   Up In The World (1956)  Norman is a window cleaner who has to clean a manor house with hundreds of windows. He is distracted by the son of the house who persuades him to go into town. When some villains try and kidnap the young heir Norman fights them off but the heir has banged his head and can’t remember Norman’s heroic stand    Norman: "I'm Norman. The new window cleaner." Maj. Willoughby: "You should have been here at 9 o'clock this morning!" Norman: "Why? What happened?"   You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> #britmovie #reelbritannia #normanwisdom #1956 #movie #podcast <br /> Thanks for listening! <br /> Scott and Steven  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">7b62a530-99f8-40f7-a1f2-2a4632390162</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60946569/rb_up_in_the_world_final.mp3" length="39913892" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Back to 1956 this week and some classic comedy featuring Norman Wisdom   Up In The World (1956)  Norman is a window cleaner who has to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Back to 1956 this week and some classic comedy featuring Norman Wisdom   Up In The World (1956)  Norman is a window cleaner who has to clean a manor house with hundreds of windows. He is distracted by the son of the house who persuades him to go into town. When some villains try and kidnap the young heir Norman fights them off but the heir has banged his head and can’t remember Norman’s heroic stand    Norman: "I'm Norman. The new window cleaner." Maj. Willoughby: "You should have been here at 9 o'clock this morning!" Norman: "Why? What happened?"   You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> #britmovie #reelbritannia #normanwisdom #1956 #movie #podcast <br /> Thanks for listening! <br /> Scott and Steven  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2495</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1956,britmovie,movie,normanwisdom,podcast,reelbritannia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a12d9b13ec9d38a525b8b13ec05fa1cc.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>153</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 152 - Saturday Night and Sunday Morning</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-152-saturday-night-and-sunday-morning--60910456</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism.         Classic kitchen sink drama this week featuring a powerful performance from Albert Finney This week, Scott and Steven are joined by Anthony, the host of the Film Gold podcast      Saturday Night and Sunday Morning (1960)     Saturday Night and Sunday Morning, released in 1960, still remains one of the finest of the Angry Young Men movies that emanated from England in the late 1950s and ’60s.    In his first starring role, Albert Finney played a charismatic man who seems destined to follow in his parents’ and grandparents’ footsteps by pursuing a mundane, working-class lifestyle.    Employed as  a lathe operator in a Midlands factory, Finney’s Arthur Seaton lives for the weekend, when he drinks and womanizes to excess. However, when he has an affair with a coworker’s wife, he finds himself facing decisions he never expected to have to make.    Saturday Night and Sunday Morning was based on the first novel by British author Alan Sillitoe, who wrote the screenplay. He based the grim but compelling story line on his own experiences working in a factory and used the plot as a plea for the younger generation of Brits to break the bonds that restricted them to predictable and unfulfilling lives. An accomplished stage actor, Finney earned international acclaim for his powerful performance.    "Don't let the bastards grind you down!"        Production notes and credits    <ul> <li> Studio: Continental Distributing  </li> </ul>   <ul> <li> Director: Karel Reisz  </li> </ul>   <ul> <li> Producer: Tony Richardson  </li> </ul>   <ul> <li> Writer: Allan Sillitoe  </li> </ul>   <ul> <li> Music: John Dankworth  </li> </ul>   <ul> <li> Running time: 89 minutes  </li> </ul>   Cast    <ul> <li> Albert Finney (Arthur Seaton)  </li> </ul>   <ul> <li> Shirley Anne Field (Doreen)  </li> </ul>   <ul> <li> Rachel Roberts (Brenda)  </li> </ul>   <ul> <li> Hylda Baker (Aunt Ada)  </li> </ul>   <ul> <li> Norman Rossington (Bert)  </li> </ul>   This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    Glass Onion: On John Lennon <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/glass-onion-on-john-lennon/id1473867166" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/glass-onion-on-john-lennon/id1473867166</a>  Life And Life Only <a href="https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com/</a>  Film Gold <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-gold/id1544641271" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-gold/id1544641271</a>    <br /> Thanks for listening Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">236443db-c27a-4db2-9df1-207efbd3cda3</guid><pubDate>Sat, 03 Aug 2024 10:22:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60910456/rb_saturday_night_sm_final.mp3" length="81052778" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism.         Classic kitchen sink drama this week featuring a powerful performance from Albert Finney This week, Scott and Steven are joined...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism.         Classic kitchen sink drama this week featuring a powerful performance from Albert Finney This week, Scott and Steven are joined by Anthony, the host of the Film Gold podcast      Saturday Night and Sunday Morning (1960)     Saturday Night and Sunday Morning, released in 1960, still remains one of the finest of the Angry Young Men movies that emanated from England in the late 1950s and ’60s.    In his first starring role, Albert Finney played a charismatic man who seems destined to follow in his parents’ and grandparents’ footsteps by pursuing a mundane, working-class lifestyle.    Employed as  a lathe operator in a Midlands factory, Finney’s Arthur Seaton lives for the weekend, when he drinks and womanizes to excess. However, when he has an affair with a coworker’s wife, he finds himself facing decisions he never expected to have to make.    Saturday Night and Sunday Morning was based on the first novel by British author Alan Sillitoe, who wrote the screenplay. He based the grim but compelling story line on his own experiences working in a factory and used the plot as a plea for the younger generation of Brits to break the bonds that restricted them to predictable and unfulfilling lives. An accomplished stage actor, Finney earned international acclaim for his powerful performance.    "Don't let the bastards grind you down!"        Production notes and credits    <ul> <li> Studio: Continental Distributing  </li> </ul>   <ul> <li> Director: Karel Reisz  </li> </ul>   <ul> <li> Producer: Tony Richardson  </li> </ul>   <ul> <li> Writer: Allan Sillitoe  </li> </ul>   <ul> <li> Music: John Dankworth  </li> </ul>   <ul> <li> Running time: 89 minutes  </li> </ul>   Cast    <ul> <li> Albert Finney (Arthur Seaton)  </li> </ul>   <ul> <li> Shirley Anne Field (Doreen)  </li> </ul>   <ul> <li> Rachel Roberts (Brenda)  </li> </ul>   <ul> <li> Hylda Baker (Aunt Ada)  </li> </ul>   <ul> <li> Norman Rossington (Bert)  </li> </ul>   This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    Glass Onion: On John Lennon <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/glass-onion-on-john-lennon/id1473867166" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/glass-onion-on-john-lennon/id1473867166</a>  Life And Life Only <a href="https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com/</a>  Film Gold <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-gold/id1544641271" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-gold/id1544641271</a>    <br /> Thanks for listening Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5066</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1960,albertfinney,angryyoungman,britmovie,kitchensinkdrama,movie,podcast,reelbritannia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fe3d2c3f2dacee3b440a742111c26eb3.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>152</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 151 - Hammer Britannia 014 - The Phantom of the Opera (1962)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-151-hammer-britannia-014-the-phantom-of-the-opera-1962--60871884</link><description><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism   This week...more from the great Hammer studios as we continue our Hammer horror retrospective   The Phantom of the Opera (1962)  Composer Lord Ambrose D'Arcy (Michael Gough) and his backer, Harry Hunter (Edward De Souza), struggle to find a replacement for the female lead in their new opera after she quits in the wake of a gruesome murder. When a new prospect, the nubile Christine Charles (Heather Sears), disappears, Harry cautiously investigates. Meanwhile, a mysterious masked man (Herbert Lom) who is eerily familiar with the opera holds Christine captive and offers to groom her to play the part.    "I caught a couple o' beauties tonight. Fat. Like young puppies they are."    You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    email: reelbritannia@gmail.com   #podcast #britmovie #reelbritannia #hammerhorror    Thanks for listening <br /> <br /> Scott, Steven and Mark]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">0bcf62b8-9e96-42d6-8702-b5ec4807173d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2024 07:36:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871884/rb_phantom_opera_final.mp3" length="64941288" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism   This week...more from the great Hammer studios as we continue our Hammer horror retrospective   The Phantom of the Opera (1962)  Composer Lord...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism   This week...more from the great Hammer studios as we continue our Hammer horror retrospective   The Phantom of the Opera (1962)  Composer Lord Ambrose D'Arcy (Michael Gough) and his backer, Harry Hunter (Edward De Souza), struggle to find a replacement for the female lead in their new opera after she quits in the wake of a gruesome murder. When a new prospect, the nubile Christine Charles (Heather Sears), disappears, Harry cautiously investigates. Meanwhile, a mysterious masked man (Herbert Lom) who is eerily familiar with the opera holds Christine captive and offers to groom her to play the part.    "I caught a couple o' beauties tonight. Fat. Like young puppies they are."    You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    email: reelbritannia@gmail.com   #podcast #britmovie #reelbritannia #hammerhorror    Thanks for listening <br /> <br /> Scott, Steven and Mark]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4059</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1962,britmovie,hammerhorror,movie,phantomoftheopera,podcast</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4bf7991c31eee2abf6e45a4d564ba78b.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>151</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 150 - The Nanny (1965)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-150-the-nanny-1965--60871890</link><description><![CDATA[Reel Britannia podcast - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism.   Scott and Steven are joined this week by Antony, host of Film Gold, Glass Onion : On John Lennon, and Life and Life Only to discuss one of the great movies from the legendary Hammer studios for our 150th episode.   The Nanny (1965)  A nanny (Bette Davis) is hired to look after a ten-year-old who has just returned from a mental institution. The boy's mother has just been poisoned and he believes the nanny is to blame. When his aunt arrives and hears the boy's accusations she sides with the nanny, claiming the boy is making it all up.   "That's what I'm here for, to look after all of you."   This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rb_podcast   Glass Onion: On John Lennon <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/glass-onion-on-john-lennon/id1473867166" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/glass-onion-on-john-lennon/id1473867166</a>  Life And Life Only <a href="https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com/</a>  Film Gold <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-gold/id1544641271" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-gold/id1544641271</a>    <br /> Thanks for listening Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">8d9adcda-5a31-4102-a386-710ba6b52770</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2024 08:54:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871890/rb_the_nanny_final.mp3" length="59891505" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Reel Britannia podcast - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism.   Scott and Steven are joined this week by Antony, host of Film Gold, Glass Onion : On John Lennon, and Life and Life Only to discuss one...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reel Britannia podcast - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism.   Scott and Steven are joined this week by Antony, host of Film Gold, Glass Onion : On John Lennon, and Life and Life Only to discuss one of the great movies from the legendary Hammer studios for our 150th episode.   The Nanny (1965)  A nanny (Bette Davis) is hired to look after a ten-year-old who has just returned from a mental institution. The boy's mother has just been poisoned and he believes the nanny is to blame. When his aunt arrives and hears the boy's accusations she sides with the nanny, claiming the boy is making it all up.   "That's what I'm here for, to look after all of you."   This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rb_podcast   Glass Onion: On John Lennon <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/glass-onion-on-john-lennon/id1473867166" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/glass-onion-on-john-lennon/id1473867166</a>  Life And Life Only <a href="https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com/</a>  Film Gold <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-gold/id1544641271" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-gold/id1544641271</a>    <br /> Thanks for listening Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3744</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1965,bettedavis,britmovie,hammerhorror,movie,podcast,reelbritannia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c9b20eb228e88686b93038a9e2ce2b0b.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>150</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 149 - The Constant Husband (1955)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-149-the-constant-husband-1955--60871889</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Back to 1955 this week and a classic starring Rex Harrison and Kay Kendall The Constant Husband (1955)  Charles Hathaway (Sir Rex Harrison) wakes up in West Wales with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. With the help of a Cardiff specialist, he traces his life back to his gorgeous wife and their large London house, so all seems well with the world. But more detective work starts to uncover an alarming chain of further stunning wives and a way of going on that the new Charles finds pretty unacceptable.   "Let me put the issue simply before you. The question really is whether you now say you now believe you were, when you committed these crimes, the man you were before you became the man you say you are now. Is that quite clear?"  You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> #britmovie #reelbritannia #1955 #rexharrison #movie #podcast <br /> Thanks for listening! <br /> Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">e8498d25-41ff-469c-b0de-2dd5b965f0ff</guid><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jul 2024 10:56:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871889/rb_the_constant_husband_final.mp3" length="56840821" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Back to 1955 this week and a classic starring Rex Harrison and Kay Kendall The Constant Husband (1955)  Charles Hathaway (Sir Rex...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Back to 1955 this week and a classic starring Rex Harrison and Kay Kendall The Constant Husband (1955)  Charles Hathaway (Sir Rex Harrison) wakes up in West Wales with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. With the help of a Cardiff specialist, he traces his life back to his gorgeous wife and their large London house, so all seems well with the world. But more detective work starts to uncover an alarming chain of further stunning wives and a way of going on that the new Charles finds pretty unacceptable.   "Let me put the issue simply before you. The question really is whether you now say you now believe you were, when you committed these crimes, the man you were before you became the man you say you are now. Is that quite clear?"  You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> #britmovie #reelbritannia #1955 #rexharrison #movie #podcast <br /> Thanks for listening! <br /> Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3553</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1955,britmovie,movie,podcast,reelbritannia,rexharrison</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f6fb561bd7fd43d465193d70aa006712.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>149</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 148 - Hammer Britannia 013 - The Curse Of The Werewolf (1961)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-148-hammer-britannia-013-the-curse-of-the-werewolf-1961--60871888</link><description><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism   This week...more from the great Hammer studios as we continue our Hammer horror retrospective   The Curse Of The Werewolf (1961)  A man with brutal and macabre origins, Leon Corledo (Oliver Reed) was raised in the home of Don Alfredo Corledo (Clifford Evans), his kind and loving adopted father. When he leaves Don Alfredo to find work, Leon discovers that he has increasingly violent urges. Although these tendencies are calmed by Leon's love for the beautiful Christina (Catherine Feller), he ultimately cannot contain his curse and transforms into a werewolf, terrorizing the Spanish countryside.   "Father, the bullet. Pepe the watchman has a silver bullet. Get it and use it. Use it on me, father! You must use it -- do you hear? You must use it! You must!"   You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    email: reelbritannia@gmail.com   #podcast #britmovie #reelbritannia #hammerhorror    Thanks for listening <br /> <br /> Scott, Steven and Mark]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">0cf7fee0-4ac7-4f18-b0bf-3a4a68dca3b3</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2024 18:10:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871888/rb_curse_of_the_werewolf_final.mp3" length="60465781" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism   This week...more from the great Hammer studios as we continue our Hammer horror retrospective   The Curse Of The Werewolf (1961)  A man with...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism   This week...more from the great Hammer studios as we continue our Hammer horror retrospective   The Curse Of The Werewolf (1961)  A man with brutal and macabre origins, Leon Corledo (Oliver Reed) was raised in the home of Don Alfredo Corledo (Clifford Evans), his kind and loving adopted father. When he leaves Don Alfredo to find work, Leon discovers that he has increasingly violent urges. Although these tendencies are calmed by Leon's love for the beautiful Christina (Catherine Feller), he ultimately cannot contain his curse and transforms into a werewolf, terrorizing the Spanish countryside.   "Father, the bullet. Pepe the watchman has a silver bullet. Get it and use it. Use it on me, father! You must use it -- do you hear? You must use it! You must!"   You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    email: reelbritannia@gmail.com   #podcast #britmovie #reelbritannia #hammerhorror    Thanks for listening <br /> <br /> Scott, Steven and Mark]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3780</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1961,britmovie,hammerhorror,movie,oliverreed,podcast,reelbritannia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/842b5a1813775063d3810b6b4fc18be7.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>148</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 147 - Brighton Rock (1948)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-147-brighton-rock-1948--60871894</link><description><![CDATA[Reel Britannia podcast - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism.   Scott and Steven are joined this week by Antony, host of Film Gold, Glass Onion : On John Lennon, and Life and Life Only to discuss one of the greatest British movies of all time.   Brighton Rock (1948)  Pinkie's a small-town hood who's trying to carve out a place for his gang in the Brighton rackets. When he murders a journalist he believes was responsible for the death of a fellow gang-member, Ida Arnold, who was with the man just before he died, sets out to find the truth.    "You asked me to make a record of me voice. Well, here it is. What you want me to say is, 'I love you.' Here's the truth. I hate you, you little slut. You make me sick."   This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rb_podcast   Glass Onion: On John Lennon <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/glass-onion-on-john-lennon/id1473867166" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/glass-onion-on-john-lennon/id1473867166</a>  Life And Life Only <a href="https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com/</a>  Film Gold <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-gold/id1544641271" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-gold/id1544641271</a>    <br /> Thanks for listening Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">4f633b58-7f6f-43cc-a104-690415b458d5</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2024 17:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871894/rb_brighton_rock_final.mp3" length="90028034" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Reel Britannia podcast - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism.   Scott and Steven are joined this week by Antony, host of Film Gold, Glass Onion : On John Lennon, and Life and Life Only to discuss one...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reel Britannia podcast - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism.   Scott and Steven are joined this week by Antony, host of Film Gold, Glass Onion : On John Lennon, and Life and Life Only to discuss one of the greatest British movies of all time.   Brighton Rock (1948)  Pinkie's a small-town hood who's trying to carve out a place for his gang in the Brighton rackets. When he murders a journalist he believes was responsible for the death of a fellow gang-member, Ida Arnold, who was with the man just before he died, sets out to find the truth.    "You asked me to make a record of me voice. Well, here it is. What you want me to say is, 'I love you.' Here's the truth. I hate you, you little slut. You make me sick."   This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rb_podcast   Glass Onion: On John Lennon <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/glass-onion-on-john-lennon/id1473867166" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/glass-onion-on-john-lennon/id1473867166</a>  Life And Life Only <a href="https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com/</a>  Film Gold <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-gold/id1544641271" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-gold/id1544641271</a>    <br /> Thanks for listening Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5627</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1948,brightonrock,britmovie,movie,podcast,reelbritannia,richardattenborough</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b04836c8528247010951d8e592e7366a.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>147</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 146 - Tiger Bay (1959)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-146-tiger-bay-1959--60871892</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Back to 1959 this week and a classic starring Horst Buchholz and John and Hayley Mills Tiger Bay (1959)  Rough-and-tumble street urchin Gillie (Hayley Mills) witnesses the brutal killing of a young woman at the hands of visiting Polish sailor Korchinsky (Horst Buchholz). Instead of reporting the crime to the authorities, Gillie merely pockets a prize for herself -- Korchinsky's shiny black revolver -- and flees the scene. When Welsh Detective Graham (John Mills) discovers that Gillie has the murder weapon, the fiery young girl weaves a web of lies to throw him off course.   "It'll be all right, he says. A fat lot of good the police are. We've got one in the house and a murder's done right under his nose and now here's a child whose got hold of a gun and they don't even know where she is!"  You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> #britmovie #reelbritannia #tigerbay #johnmills #hayleymills #movie #podcast <br /> Thanks for listening! <br /> Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">a5a57ed3-2ed6-49fc-9634-444a0562bdfe</guid><pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2024 06:07:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871892/rb_tiger_bay_final.mp3" length="63717085" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Back to 1959 this week and a classic starring Horst Buchholz and John and Hayley Mills Tiger Bay (1959)  Rough-and-tumble street urchin...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Back to 1959 this week and a classic starring Horst Buchholz and John and Hayley Mills Tiger Bay (1959)  Rough-and-tumble street urchin Gillie (Hayley Mills) witnesses the brutal killing of a young woman at the hands of visiting Polish sailor Korchinsky (Horst Buchholz). Instead of reporting the crime to the authorities, Gillie merely pockets a prize for herself -- Korchinsky's shiny black revolver -- and flees the scene. When Welsh Detective Graham (John Mills) discovers that Gillie has the murder weapon, the fiery young girl weaves a web of lies to throw him off course.   "It'll be all right, he says. A fat lot of good the police are. We've got one in the house and a murder's done right under his nose and now here's a child whose got hold of a gun and they don't even know where she is!"  You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> #britmovie #reelbritannia #tigerbay #johnmills #hayleymills #movie #podcast <br /> Thanks for listening! <br /> Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3983</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1959,movie,podcast,reelbritannia,tigerbay</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/911cefe5f775a128f817cd4e18a93664.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>146</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 145 - Hammer Britannia 012 - The Two Faces Of Dr Jeckyll (1960)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-145-hammer-britannia-012-the-two-faces-of-dr-jeckyll-1960--60871895</link><description><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism   This week...more from the great Hammer studios as we continue our Hammer horror retrospective   The Two Faces Of Dr Jeckyll (1960)    Dr. Henry Jekyll is a dull, bookish scientist who spends more time with his lab animals testing theories of alternate personalities than with his beautiful, young wife. Kitty Jekyll has given up trying to find any passion in her distant, preoccupied husband and is involved in an affair with one of Jekyll's old 'friends,' Paul Allen, a weak slacker and wastrel who relies on Jekyll to pay his numerous gambling debts. After experimenting on himself, the bearded, tweedy Jekyll transforms himself into the young, dynamic, and self-confidant Edward Hyde. In his new character he befriends Allen, who has no idea that this clean-cut, handsome playboy prone to outbursts of violence is really Jekyll. As Hyde, he encourages Allen to introduce him to the dark underbelly of London's night life including opium dens and sex clubs, where he begins an affair with the sensual courtesan Maria, an exotic dancer and snake charmer. When he tries to seduce Allen's mistress, in reality his own wife, he is frustrated to find she prefers her decadent lover to him.   "London and I are virgins to one another."   You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    email: reelbritannia@gmail.com   #podcast #britmovie #reelbritannia #hammerhorror    Thanks for listening <br /> <br /> Scott, Steven and Mark]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">2c8529bd-ad58-4db4-b7ab-a5dc20276167</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Mar 2024 16:48:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871895/rb_two_faces_of_dr_jekyll_final.mp3" length="54593872" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism   This week...more from the great Hammer studios as we continue our Hammer horror retrospective   The Two Faces Of Dr Jeckyll (1960)    Dr. Henry...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism   This week...more from the great Hammer studios as we continue our Hammer horror retrospective   The Two Faces Of Dr Jeckyll (1960)    Dr. Henry Jekyll is a dull, bookish scientist who spends more time with his lab animals testing theories of alternate personalities than with his beautiful, young wife. Kitty Jekyll has given up trying to find any passion in her distant, preoccupied husband and is involved in an affair with one of Jekyll's old 'friends,' Paul Allen, a weak slacker and wastrel who relies on Jekyll to pay his numerous gambling debts. After experimenting on himself, the bearded, tweedy Jekyll transforms himself into the young, dynamic, and self-confidant Edward Hyde. In his new character he befriends Allen, who has no idea that this clean-cut, handsome playboy prone to outbursts of violence is really Jekyll. As Hyde, he encourages Allen to introduce him to the dark underbelly of London's night life including opium dens and sex clubs, where he begins an affair with the sensual courtesan Maria, an exotic dancer and snake charmer. When he tries to seduce Allen's mistress, in reality his own wife, he is frustrated to find she prefers her decadent lover to him.   "London and I are virgins to one another."   You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    email: reelbritannia@gmail.com   #podcast #britmovie #reelbritannia #hammerhorror    Thanks for listening <br /> <br /> Scott, Steven and Mark]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3413</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christopherlee,hammerhorror,movie,podcast,reelbritannia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c65beb64790c85192f014f6c1258f47c.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>145</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 144 - Local Hero (1983)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-144-local-hero-1983--60871897</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Classic eighties comedy this week from the superb Bill Forsyth Local Hero (1983)  Up-and-coming Houston oil executive "Mac" MacIntyre (Peter Riegert) gets more than he bargained for when a seemingly simple business trip to Scotland changes his outlook on life. Sent by his colourful boss (Burt Lancaster) to the small village of Ferness, Mac is looking to quickly buy out the townspeople so his company can build a new refinery. But after a taste of country life Mac begins to question whether he is on the right side of this transaction.   "Keep watching the sky, MacIntyre."    You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> #britmovie #reelbritannia #localhero #burtlancaster #billforsyth #movie #podcast <br /> Thanks for listening! <br /> Scott and Steven  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">e5210fa2-4daf-4b6a-ae94-6fdb12fcddd1</guid><pubDate>Sat, 16 Mar 2024 14:44:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871897/rb_local_hero_final.mp3" length="51814026" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Classic eighties comedy this week from the superb Bill Forsyth Local Hero (1983)  Up-and-coming Houston oil executive "Mac" MacIntyre...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Classic eighties comedy this week from the superb Bill Forsyth Local Hero (1983)  Up-and-coming Houston oil executive "Mac" MacIntyre (Peter Riegert) gets more than he bargained for when a seemingly simple business trip to Scotland changes his outlook on life. Sent by his colourful boss (Burt Lancaster) to the small village of Ferness, Mac is looking to quickly buy out the townspeople so his company can build a new refinery. But after a taste of country life Mac begins to question whether he is on the right side of this transaction.   "Keep watching the sky, MacIntyre."    You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> #britmovie #reelbritannia #localhero #burtlancaster #billforsyth #movie #podcast <br /> Thanks for listening! <br /> Scott and Steven  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3239</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1983,burtlancaster,localhero,movie,podcast,reelbritannia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/26696a07516de7e3d7b1e409c12fe5e7.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>144</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 143 - Villain (1971)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-143-villain-1971--60871886</link><description><![CDATA[Reel Britannia podcast - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism.   Scott and Steven are joined this week by Antony, host of Film Gold, Glass Onion : On John Lennon, and Life and Life Only to discuss something of a departure for Richard Burton.   Villain (1971)  Hailing from East London, Vic Dakin dotes on his aged and largely bedridden mother. He is also the leader of a criminal gang whose proceeds are largely from the regular collection of "protection money" from their victims. Vic often uses brutal violence against enemies as well as "friends" to prove a point, the violence in and of itself which he seems to relish. While not a regular means to money, Vic decides that his gang will work on a tip to rob a factory payroll, which, somewhat against his wants, will entail working with fellow criminal Frank Fletcher, who understands such a job better than Vic or anyone on his team. Making the job more complex at this time are: the police being after Vic for the vicious attack on one of Vic's associates who acted as a police snitch; and Vic's association with Wolfie Lissner, who procures sexual services for a number of people, including some fairly high profile ones, and who often acts as Vic's "on demand" sexual partner.  "Frank, Frank. We're the boys, aren't we? Aren't we the boys. Always have been, ever since we were kids. Hardly got off our mother's tit when we had 'em quaking down in Hackney." This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rb_podcast   Glass Onion: On John Lennon <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/glass-onion-on-john-lennon/id1473867166" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/glass-onion-on-john-lennon/id1473867166</a>  Life And Life Only <a href="https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com/</a>  Film Gold <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-gold/id1544641271" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-gold/id1544641271</a>    <br /> Thanks for listening Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">90f779ae-6c54-48f3-93ed-02f12f6686a8</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Feb 2024 12:18:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871886/rb_villain_final.mp3" length="53361311" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Reel Britannia podcast - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism.   Scott and Steven are joined this week by Antony, host of Film Gold, Glass Onion : On John Lennon, and Life and Life Only to discuss...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reel Britannia podcast - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism.   Scott and Steven are joined this week by Antony, host of Film Gold, Glass Onion : On John Lennon, and Life and Life Only to discuss something of a departure for Richard Burton.   Villain (1971)  Hailing from East London, Vic Dakin dotes on his aged and largely bedridden mother. He is also the leader of a criminal gang whose proceeds are largely from the regular collection of "protection money" from their victims. Vic often uses brutal violence against enemies as well as "friends" to prove a point, the violence in and of itself which he seems to relish. While not a regular means to money, Vic decides that his gang will work on a tip to rob a factory payroll, which, somewhat against his wants, will entail working with fellow criminal Frank Fletcher, who understands such a job better than Vic or anyone on his team. Making the job more complex at this time are: the police being after Vic for the vicious attack on one of Vic's associates who acted as a police snitch; and Vic's association with Wolfie Lissner, who procures sexual services for a number of people, including some fairly high profile ones, and who often acts as Vic's "on demand" sexual partner.  "Frank, Frank. We're the boys, aren't we? Aren't we the boys. Always have been, ever since we were kids. Hardly got off our mother's tit when we had 'em quaking down in Hackney." This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rb_podcast   Glass Onion: On John Lennon <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/glass-onion-on-john-lennon/id1473867166" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/glass-onion-on-john-lennon/id1473867166</a>  Life And Life Only <a href="https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com/</a>  Film Gold <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-gold/id1544641271" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-gold/id1544641271</a>    <br /> Thanks for listening Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3336</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1971,movie,podcast,reelbritannia,richardburton,villain</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bd83639d08f73431bb1d809acdb09607.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>143</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 142 - Absolute Beginners (1986)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-142-absolute-beginners-1986--60871896</link><description><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism   This week, Scott and Steven are joined by Mark from The Good The Bad and The Odd podcast to chat about, not Hammer horror this time, but Julien Temple's musical from 1986 starring Patsy Kensit and David Bowie   Absolute Beginners (1986)    A musical adaptation of Colin MacInnes' novel about life in late 1950s London. Nineteen-year-old photographer Colin is hopelessly in love with model Crepe Suzette, but her relationships are strictly connected with her progress in the fashion world. So Colin gets involved with a pop promoter and tries to crack the big time. Meanwhile, racial tension is brewing in Colin's Notting Hill housing estate...      You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    email: reelbritannia@gmail.com   #podcast #britmovie #reelbritannia #davidbowie   Thanks for listening   Scott, Steven and Mark  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">a11f3b02-01e5-4453-af6a-3f6278d63199</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2024 16:01:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871896/rb_absolute_beginners_final.mp3" length="55337004" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism   This week, Scott and Steven are joined by Mark from The Good The Bad and The Odd podcast to chat about, not Hammer horror this time, but Julien...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism   This week, Scott and Steven are joined by Mark from The Good The Bad and The Odd podcast to chat about, not Hammer horror this time, but Julien Temple's musical from 1986 starring Patsy Kensit and David Bowie   Absolute Beginners (1986)    A musical adaptation of Colin MacInnes' novel about life in late 1950s London. Nineteen-year-old photographer Colin is hopelessly in love with model Crepe Suzette, but her relationships are strictly connected with her progress in the fashion world. So Colin gets involved with a pop promoter and tries to crack the big time. Meanwhile, racial tension is brewing in Colin's Notting Hill housing estate...      You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    email: reelbritannia@gmail.com   #podcast #britmovie #reelbritannia #davidbowie   Thanks for listening   Scott, Steven and Mark  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3459</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1986,absolutebeginners,davidbowie,movie,podcast,reelbritannia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bd83639d08f73431bb1d809acdb09607.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>142</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 141 - Hammer Britannia 011 - Brides of Dracula (1960)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-141-hammer-britannia-011-brides-of-dracula-1960--60871899</link><description><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism   This week...more from the great Hammer studios as we continue our Hammer horror retrospective   Brides of Dracula (1960)    Classic horror starring Peter Cushing. A young teacher on her way to a position in Transylvania helps a young man escape the shackles his mother has put on him. In doing so she innocently unleashes the horrors of the undead once again on the populace, including those at her school for ladies. Luckily for some, Dr Van Helsing (Cushing) is already on his way.   You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    email: reelbritannia@gmail.com   #podcast #britmovie #reelbritannia #hammerhorror    Thanks for listening <br /> <br /> Scott, Steven and Mark]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">4d1283c3-751a-4a82-b383-3e925aebeca1</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 14:09:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871899/rb_brides_of_dracula_final.mp3" length="54372354" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism   This week...more from the great Hammer studios as we continue our Hammer horror retrospective   Brides of Dracula (1960)    Classic horror...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism   This week...more from the great Hammer studios as we continue our Hammer horror retrospective   Brides of Dracula (1960)    Classic horror starring Peter Cushing. A young teacher on her way to a position in Transylvania helps a young man escape the shackles his mother has put on him. In doing so she innocently unleashes the horrors of the undead once again on the populace, including those at her school for ladies. Luckily for some, Dr Van Helsing (Cushing) is already on his way.   You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    email: reelbritannia@gmail.com   #podcast #britmovie #reelbritannia #hammerhorror    Thanks for listening <br /> <br /> Scott, Steven and Mark]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3399</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>britmovie,dracula,hammerhorror,movie,petercushing,podcast,reelbritannia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bd83639d08f73431bb1d809acdb09607.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>141</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 140 - Reach For The Sky (1956)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-140-reach-for-the-sky-1956--60871903</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Classic wartime drama from the 50s this week with Kenneth More in the story of a true British hero. Reach For The Sky (1956)  Biopic of famed British World War II flyer Sir Douglas Bader. He joined the RAF in 1928 and easily took to flying, perhaps too easily as his commanders are concerned at the risks he takes with his aircraft. After a nasty crash in 1931, he loses both of his legs above the knee. After a long convalescence and learning to walk again with artificial legs, he returns to flying school where he again passes. The RAF forcibly retires him due to his presumed disability. With the onset of World War II, Bader is re-instated and given command of a fighter squadron. He survives the Battle of Britain but is shot down over enemy territory in 1941 losing one of his artificial legs. He was a POW and the RAF even sent a new leg to replace the one he lost. Known as a problem prisoner because of his numerous attempts to escape, he was transferred to Colditz for much of his time until the war's end.   Equipment Officer: I'm sorry, the book says I must wait three months before I can initiate the procedure for hastening new issue. <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0603336/?ref_=ttqu_qu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bader</a>: Fine! We'll send Goring a telegram, and ask him not to come over for *three months*!      You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> #britmovie #reelbritannia #kennethmore #reachforthesky #lewisgilbert #movie #podcast <br /> Thanks for listening! <br /> Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">b6d7b360-e2fe-4172-9faa-f6078faa76d3</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jan 2024 11:41:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871903/rb_reach_for_the_sky_final.mp3" length="53190783" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Classic wartime drama from the 50s this week with Kenneth More in the story of a true British hero. Reach For The Sky (1956)  Biopic of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Classic wartime drama from the 50s this week with Kenneth More in the story of a true British hero. Reach For The Sky (1956)  Biopic of famed British World War II flyer Sir Douglas Bader. He joined the RAF in 1928 and easily took to flying, perhaps too easily as his commanders are concerned at the risks he takes with his aircraft. After a nasty crash in 1931, he loses both of his legs above the knee. After a long convalescence and learning to walk again with artificial legs, he returns to flying school where he again passes. The RAF forcibly retires him due to his presumed disability. With the onset of World War II, Bader is re-instated and given command of a fighter squadron. He survives the Battle of Britain but is shot down over enemy territory in 1941 losing one of his artificial legs. He was a POW and the RAF even sent a new leg to replace the one he lost. Known as a problem prisoner because of his numerous attempts to escape, he was transferred to Colditz for much of his time until the war's end.   Equipment Officer: I'm sorry, the book says I must wait three months before I can initiate the procedure for hastening new issue. <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0603336/?ref_=ttqu_qu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bader</a>: Fine! We'll send Goring a telegram, and ask him not to come over for *three months*!      You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> #britmovie #reelbritannia #kennethmore #reachforthesky #lewisgilbert #movie #podcast <br /> Thanks for listening! <br /> Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3325</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1956,britmovie,kennethmore,lewisgilbert,movie,podcast,reachforthesky,reelbritannia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bd83639d08f73431bb1d809acdb09607.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>140</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 138 - Hammer Britannia 010 - The Man Who Could Cheat Death (1959)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-138-hammer-britannia-010-the-man-who-could-cheat-death-1959--60871915</link><description><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. The latest episode in our Hammer horror retrospective The Man Who Could Cheat Death (1959)    His terrifying secret, his hideous obsession made him... The Man Who Could Cheat Death   Director Terence Fisher (The Curse of Frankenstein, Dracula, The Hound of the Baskervilles) transformed the fate of Hammer Pictures with his vibrant and explicit series of gothic horror films, which would become the studio's signature style for nearly two decades. Fisher continued his winning streak for the studio with this tale of scientific debauchery, which remains one of Hammer Films finest achievements. Doctor and amateur sculptor Georges Bonnet (Anton Diffring Circus of Horrors, Fahrenheit 451) has discovered a murderous method of maintaining his youth, once every ten years he murders a young woman and removes her parathyroid glands to replace his own. But after 104 years, he's run into some problems. His collaborator is now too old to perform the surgical procedure, and a detective is on his case. In desperation Bonnet blackmails another surgeon (Christopher Lee) into performing the procedure by threatening the life of Janine Dubois (Hazel Court), a woman who both men desire. With cinematography by Jack Asher (whose Bava-esque use of colours lend the film an almost dreamlike quality) and set-design by Bernard Robinson who could miraculously produce lavish and expensive looking sets on a tight budget, EReel Britannia is proud to present The Man Who Could Cheat Death.   You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    email: reelbritannia@gmail.com   #podcast #britmovie #reelbritannia #hammerhorror    Thanks for listening <br /> <br /> Scott, Steven and Mark]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">c39f2dd9-8e9b-40b1-a009-93755868b4b4</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2024 05:44:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871915/rb_man_who_could_cheat_death_final.mp3" length="54406208" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. The latest episode in our Hammer horror retrospective The Man Who Could Cheat Death (1959)    His terrifying secret, his hideous obsession made...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. The latest episode in our Hammer horror retrospective The Man Who Could Cheat Death (1959)    His terrifying secret, his hideous obsession made him... The Man Who Could Cheat Death   Director Terence Fisher (The Curse of Frankenstein, Dracula, The Hound of the Baskervilles) transformed the fate of Hammer Pictures with his vibrant and explicit series of gothic horror films, which would become the studio's signature style for nearly two decades. Fisher continued his winning streak for the studio with this tale of scientific debauchery, which remains one of Hammer Films finest achievements. Doctor and amateur sculptor Georges Bonnet (Anton Diffring Circus of Horrors, Fahrenheit 451) has discovered a murderous method of maintaining his youth, once every ten years he murders a young woman and removes her parathyroid glands to replace his own. But after 104 years, he's run into some problems. His collaborator is now too old to perform the surgical procedure, and a detective is on his case. In desperation Bonnet blackmails another surgeon (Christopher Lee) into performing the procedure by threatening the life of Janine Dubois (Hazel Court), a woman who both men desire. With cinematography by Jack Asher (whose Bava-esque use of colours lend the film an almost dreamlike quality) and set-design by Bernard Robinson who could miraculously produce lavish and expensive looking sets on a tight budget, EReel Britannia is proud to present The Man Who Could Cheat Death.   You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    email: reelbritannia@gmail.com   #podcast #britmovie #reelbritannia #hammerhorror    Thanks for listening <br /> <br /> Scott, Steven and Mark]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3401</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>britmovie,christopherlee,hammerhorror,reelbritannia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bd83639d08f73431bb1d809acdb09607.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>140</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 139 - Train of Events (1949)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-139-train-of-events-1949--60871917</link><description><![CDATA[Reel Britannia podcast - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. Scott and Steven are joined this week by Anthony, host of Film Gold, Glass Onion : On John Lennon, and Life and Life Only to discuss Train of Events (1949)  The portmanteau film “Train of Events” brings together the many talents of Ealing Studios to present four stories linked by a train bound for Liverpool. This Ealing anthology weaves drama and comedy amongst the stories documenting various train passengers, all leading up to an incident to change their lives. Starring Jack Hawkins, Gladys Henson, Leslie Phillips, Joan Dowling, Valerie Hobson, Laurence Payne, John Gregson, and introducing Peter Finch in his first British film (having emigrated from Australia). the film’s segments were directed by Ealing luminaries Charles Crichton, Basil Dearden, &amp; Sidney Cole. “Train of Events” opened at the Gaumont Haymarket cinema in Lonodn on the 18th of August 1949.  "Well, don't overwhelm me ducks. I dunno as my poor old ticker'll stand it."   This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rb_podcast   Glass Onion: On John Lennon <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/glass-onion-on-john-lennon/id1473867166" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/glass-onion-on-john-lennon/id1473867166</a>  Life And Life Only <a href="https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com/</a>  Film Gold <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-gold/id1544641271" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-gold/id1544641271</a>    <br /> Thanks for listening Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">5628177a-2a38-49c6-a4e0-fb3b1e2d7a22</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2023 00:37:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871917/rb_train_of_events_edit_final.mp3" length="55650055" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Reel Britannia podcast - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. Scott and Steven are joined this week by Anthony, host of Film Gold, Glass Onion : On John Lennon, and Life and Life Only to discuss Train...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reel Britannia podcast - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. Scott and Steven are joined this week by Anthony, host of Film Gold, Glass Onion : On John Lennon, and Life and Life Only to discuss Train of Events (1949)  The portmanteau film “Train of Events” brings together the many talents of Ealing Studios to present four stories linked by a train bound for Liverpool. This Ealing anthology weaves drama and comedy amongst the stories documenting various train passengers, all leading up to an incident to change their lives. Starring Jack Hawkins, Gladys Henson, Leslie Phillips, Joan Dowling, Valerie Hobson, Laurence Payne, John Gregson, and introducing Peter Finch in his first British film (having emigrated from Australia). the film’s segments were directed by Ealing luminaries Charles Crichton, Basil Dearden, &amp; Sidney Cole. “Train of Events” opened at the Gaumont Haymarket cinema in Lonodn on the 18th of August 1949.  "Well, don't overwhelm me ducks. I dunno as my poor old ticker'll stand it."   This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rb_podcast   Glass Onion: On John Lennon <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/glass-onion-on-john-lennon/id1473867166" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/glass-onion-on-john-lennon/id1473867166</a>  Life And Life Only <a href="https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com/</a>  Film Gold <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-gold/id1544641271" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-gold/id1544641271</a>    <br /> Thanks for listening Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3479</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>britmovie,jackwarner,movie,reelbritannia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bd83639d08f73431bb1d809acdb09607.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>139</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 137 - The Entertainer (1960)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-137-the-entertainer-1960--60871901</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism.         Classic kitchen sink drama this week from John Osborne and Tony Richardson featuring an all-star British cast headed by Laurence Olivier    The Entertainer (1960)      London schoolteacher Jean Rice (Joan Plowright) returns to her seaside resort hometown at a time of personal crisis. Her father, Archie (Laurence Olivier), is a star on the music hall circuit, but, in the television age, that old-fashioned entertainment is dying out. His second wife, Phoebe (Brenda De Banzie), is openly contemptuous of her husband's many affairs, and his son, Mick (Albert Finney), is a soldier fighting in the Suez. Despite Archie's unflagging optimism, tragic events unfold.             “You were a pretty little thing. Not that looks are important - not even for a woman. You don't look at the mantelpiece when you poke the fire. “         You can find this and all our previous episodes at:    Amazon Music    Apple Podcasts    Libsyn    Player FM    Podtail    Owltail    ListenNotes         Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    Join us over at our Facebook Group  ….we’d love to chat with you    email: reelbritannia@gmail.com    #britmovie #reelbritannia #theentertainer    Thanks for listening!    Scott and Steven      ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1bf43b04-5f4d-4312-8f82-f4fc1cb15e2f</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 May 2023 10:40:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871901/rb_the_entertainer_final.mp3" length="50057761" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism.         Classic kitchen sink drama this week from John Osborne and Tony Richardson featuring an all-star British cast headed by Laurence...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism.         Classic kitchen sink drama this week from John Osborne and Tony Richardson featuring an all-star British cast headed by Laurence Olivier    The Entertainer (1960)      London schoolteacher Jean Rice (Joan Plowright) returns to her seaside resort hometown at a time of personal crisis. Her father, Archie (Laurence Olivier), is a star on the music hall circuit, but, in the television age, that old-fashioned entertainment is dying out. His second wife, Phoebe (Brenda De Banzie), is openly contemptuous of her husband's many affairs, and his son, Mick (Albert Finney), is a soldier fighting in the Suez. Despite Archie's unflagging optimism, tragic events unfold.             “You were a pretty little thing. Not that looks are important - not even for a woman. You don't look at the mantelpiece when you poke the fire. “         You can find this and all our previous episodes at:    Amazon Music    Apple Podcasts    Libsyn    Player FM    Podtail    Owltail    ListenNotes         Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    Join us over at our Facebook Group  ….we’d love to chat with you    email: reelbritannia@gmail.com    #britmovie #reelbritannia #theentertainer    Thanks for listening!    Scott and Steven      ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3129</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1960,britmovie,kitchensink,laurenceeolivier,reelbritannia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bd83639d08f73431bb1d809acdb09607.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>137</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 136 - Frenzy (1972)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-136-frenzy-1972--60871918</link><description><![CDATA[Reel Britannia podcast - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism.   Scott and Steven are joined this week by Anthony, host of Film Gold, Glass Onion : On John Lennon, and Life and Life Only to discuss Alfred Hitchcock's penultimate movie.   Frenzy (1972)    In London, a serial killer is raping women and then strangling them with a necktie. When the reckless and low-class with a bad temper bartender Richard Blaney is fired from the pub Global Public House by the manager Felix Forsythe, he decides to visit his ex-wife Brenda, who owns a successful marriage agency. Her secretary Miss Barling overhears an argument of the couple, and Brenda invites Richard to have dinner with her in a fancy restaurant. Then she put some money in his overcoat and does not tell him to avoid his embarrassment with the situation. Meanwhile, Richard's friend Bob Rusk visits Brenda in her office, rapes her, and kills her with his necktie. When Richard finds the money in his pocket, he visits Brenda, but finds the agency closed. Then he goes with his girlfriend Babs Milligan to an expensive hotel. Miss Barling sees Richard leaving the building and finds her boss strangled. She calls New Scotland Yard and Richard becomes the prime suspect. When Bob kills Babs, he frames Richard, who is arrested and sentenced to life. But Chief Inspector Oxford, who was in charge of the investigation is not absolutely sure that Richard is the serial killer.   "  Do I look like a sex murderer to you? Can you imagine me creeping around London, strangling all those women with ties? That's ridiculous... For a start, I only own two.."    This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rb_podcast   Glass Onion: On John Lennon <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/glass-onion-on-john-lennon/id1473867166" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/glass-onion-on-john-lennon/id1473867166</a>  Life And Life Only <a href="https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com/</a>  Film Gold <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-gold/id1544641271" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-gold/id1544641271</a>    <br /> Thanks for listening Scott and Steven  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">4969f33b-28d6-4662-a2cf-8c0fa840950c</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2023 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871918/frenzy_final.mp3" length="68328429" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Reel Britannia podcast - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism.   Scott and Steven are joined this week by Anthony, host of Film Gold, Glass Onion : On John Lennon, and Life and Life Only to discuss...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reel Britannia podcast - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism.   Scott and Steven are joined this week by Anthony, host of Film Gold, Glass Onion : On John Lennon, and Life and Life Only to discuss Alfred Hitchcock's penultimate movie.   Frenzy (1972)    In London, a serial killer is raping women and then strangling them with a necktie. When the reckless and low-class with a bad temper bartender Richard Blaney is fired from the pub Global Public House by the manager Felix Forsythe, he decides to visit his ex-wife Brenda, who owns a successful marriage agency. Her secretary Miss Barling overhears an argument of the couple, and Brenda invites Richard to have dinner with her in a fancy restaurant. Then she put some money in his overcoat and does not tell him to avoid his embarrassment with the situation. Meanwhile, Richard's friend Bob Rusk visits Brenda in her office, rapes her, and kills her with his necktie. When Richard finds the money in his pocket, he visits Brenda, but finds the agency closed. Then he goes with his girlfriend Babs Milligan to an expensive hotel. Miss Barling sees Richard leaving the building and finds her boss strangled. She calls New Scotland Yard and Richard becomes the prime suspect. When Bob kills Babs, he frames Richard, who is arrested and sentenced to life. But Chief Inspector Oxford, who was in charge of the investigation is not absolutely sure that Richard is the serial killer.   "  Do I look like a sex murderer to you? Can you imagine me creeping around London, strangling all those women with ties? That's ridiculous... For a start, I only own two.."    This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rb_podcast   Glass Onion: On John Lennon <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/glass-onion-on-john-lennon/id1473867166" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/glass-onion-on-john-lennon/id1473867166</a>  Life And Life Only <a href="https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com/</a>  Film Gold <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-gold/id1544641271" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-gold/id1544641271</a>    <br /> Thanks for listening Scott and Steven  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4271</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>hitchcock,movie,podcast,reelbritannia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bd83639d08f73431bb1d809acdb09607.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>136</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 135 - Genevieve (1953)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-135-genevieve-1953--60871900</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism.   Classic comedy from the 50s this week with Kenneth More, Kay Kendall, John Gregson and Dinah Sheridan and a very famous automobile.   Genevieve (1953)    In this upbeat British comedy, two friends enter an antique car rally. Alan McKim (John Gregson) drives his beloved 1904 automobile, named Genevieve, while Ambrose Claverhouse (Kenneth More) takes his vintage Spyker car. Alan and Ambrose bring their wives (Dinah Sheridan, Kay Kendall) along for the wild ride from London to Brighton, and the trek soon turns fiercely competitive, each driver devising clever ways to sabotage the other in hopes of winning the race.   Rosalind: “Ambrose only seems to think about two things. That silly old car - and the other thing.” Wendy:  “What other thing?...Oh...my husband only thinks about the car.”      You can find this and all our previous episodes at:<br /> Amazon Music<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you  email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> #britmovie #reelbritannia #ritasueandbobtoo <br /> Thanks for listening! <br /> Scott and Steven  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">65df7105-4032-48c6-81d4-3b4d2c067d62</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Apr 2023 08:25:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871900/rb_genevieve_final.mp3" length="51903912" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism.   Classic comedy from the 50s this week with Kenneth More, Kay Kendall, John Gregson and Dinah Sheridan and a very famous automobile.  ...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism.   Classic comedy from the 50s this week with Kenneth More, Kay Kendall, John Gregson and Dinah Sheridan and a very famous automobile.   Genevieve (1953)    In this upbeat British comedy, two friends enter an antique car rally. Alan McKim (John Gregson) drives his beloved 1904 automobile, named Genevieve, while Ambrose Claverhouse (Kenneth More) takes his vintage Spyker car. Alan and Ambrose bring their wives (Dinah Sheridan, Kay Kendall) along for the wild ride from London to Brighton, and the trek soon turns fiercely competitive, each driver devising clever ways to sabotage the other in hopes of winning the race.   Rosalind: “Ambrose only seems to think about two things. That silly old car - and the other thing.” Wendy:  “What other thing?...Oh...my husband only thinks about the car.”      You can find this and all our previous episodes at:<br /> Amazon Music<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you  email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> #britmovie #reelbritannia #ritasueandbobtoo <br /> Thanks for listening! <br /> Scott and Steven  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3244</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>genevieve,johngregson,kaykendall,kennethmore,movie,podcast,reelbritannia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bd83639d08f73431bb1d809acdb09607.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>135</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 134 - The Mummy (1959)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-134-the-mummy-1959--60871904</link><description><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. The latest episode in our Hammer horror retrospective   The Mummy (1959)      Terence Fisher directs this cult Hammer horror starring Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee. Intrepid archaeologist Stephen Banning (Felix Aylmer) and his son John (Cushing) are so determined to locate the resting place of Princess Ananka, an ancient Egyptian high priestess, that they ignore the warnings of locals regarding a curse placed on the tomb. The trio have cause to regret their arrogance when back in England they are tracked down by Kharis (Lee), a mummy who has been brought back to life to avenge the desecration of the tomb. Having watched his father and uncle succumb to Kharis, John realises that he will almost certainly be the next target. However, he hasn't counted on his wife Isobel (Yvonne Furneaux)'s uncanny resemblance to Princess Ananka, which threatens to confuse the vengeful mummy...    " Seems I've spent the better part of my life amongst the dead.”       You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you    email: reelbritannia@gmail.com   #podcast #britmovie #reelbritannia #hammerhorror #themummy   Thanks for listening <br /> <br />  Scott, Steven and Mark]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1ee7209a-6523-4704-a0bb-b48e0d7f6cc0</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Apr 2023 11:06:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871904/the_mummy_final.mp3" length="65294070" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. The latest episode in our Hammer horror retrospective   The Mummy (1959)      Terence Fisher directs this cult Hammer horror starring Peter...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. The latest episode in our Hammer horror retrospective   The Mummy (1959)      Terence Fisher directs this cult Hammer horror starring Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee. Intrepid archaeologist Stephen Banning (Felix Aylmer) and his son John (Cushing) are so determined to locate the resting place of Princess Ananka, an ancient Egyptian high priestess, that they ignore the warnings of locals regarding a curse placed on the tomb. The trio have cause to regret their arrogance when back in England they are tracked down by Kharis (Lee), a mummy who has been brought back to life to avenge the desecration of the tomb. Having watched his father and uncle succumb to Kharis, John realises that he will almost certainly be the next target. However, he hasn't counted on his wife Isobel (Yvonne Furneaux)'s uncanny resemblance to Princess Ananka, which threatens to confuse the vengeful mummy...    " Seems I've spent the better part of my life amongst the dead.”       You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you    email: reelbritannia@gmail.com   #podcast #britmovie #reelbritannia #hammerhorror #themummy   Thanks for listening <br /> <br />  Scott, Steven and Mark]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4081</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>britmovie,christopherlee,hammerhorror,movie,petercushing,reelbritannia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bd83639d08f73431bb1d809acdb09607.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 133 - Night of the Demon (1957)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-133-night-of-the-demon-1957--60871925</link><description><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies - with just a hint of professionalism. A very special episode this week with a very special friend. Scott and Steven are joined by their dear friend Adam Roche, host of the Secret History of Hollywood, Attaboy Clarence and The Labours of Hercule podcasts. An invite stretching back about five years ago has resulted in an episode recorded way back last year, just before Christmas, and finally seeing the light of day...anyone would think we really didn't want him on the show! But, of course, we did and we spent a most enjoyable Sunday morning chatting and having a really good laugh as we duscussed a movie very close to Adam's heart.   Night of the Demon (1957)  American psychologist John Holden (Dana Andrews) arrives in England to discover that his colleague, Henry Harrington (Maurice Denham), has suddenly died following his efforts to discredit notorious occultist Julian Karswell (Niall MacGinnis). The cynical Holden dismisses Karswell's warnings as supernatural nonsense, even when he and Harrington's niece, Joanna (Peggy Cummins), are confronted by a series of bizarre and inexplicable events. Holden discovers that Karswell has slipped him a parchment featuring ancient runic symbols a sign that, like Harrington before him, he has been marked for imminent destruction by a fire-breathing demon. As the night of his threatened demise draws nearer, the fearful Holden begins to suspect that Karswell has been telling the truth all along...  "It's in the trees...it's coming!"   You can find this and all our previous episodes at: <br /> Amazon Music<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> #britmovie #reelbritannia #nightofthedemon <br /> Thanks for listening <br /> Scott, Steven and Adam]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">4a115d74-cb8f-4ddd-a98a-99f35b822a01</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Apr 2023 09:15:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871925/night_of_the_demon_final.mp3" length="60852434" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies - with just a hint of professionalism. A very special episode this week with a very special friend. Scott and Steven are joined by their dear friend Adam Roche, host of the Secret...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies - with just a hint of professionalism. A very special episode this week with a very special friend. Scott and Steven are joined by their dear friend Adam Roche, host of the Secret History of Hollywood, Attaboy Clarence and The Labours of Hercule podcasts. An invite stretching back about five years ago has resulted in an episode recorded way back last year, just before Christmas, and finally seeing the light of day...anyone would think we really didn't want him on the show! But, of course, we did and we spent a most enjoyable Sunday morning chatting and having a really good laugh as we duscussed a movie very close to Adam's heart.   Night of the Demon (1957)  American psychologist John Holden (Dana Andrews) arrives in England to discover that his colleague, Henry Harrington (Maurice Denham), has suddenly died following his efforts to discredit notorious occultist Julian Karswell (Niall MacGinnis). The cynical Holden dismisses Karswell's warnings as supernatural nonsense, even when he and Harrington's niece, Joanna (Peggy Cummins), are confronted by a series of bizarre and inexplicable events. Holden discovers that Karswell has slipped him a parchment featuring ancient runic symbols a sign that, like Harrington before him, he has been marked for imminent destruction by a fire-breathing demon. As the night of his threatened demise draws nearer, the fearful Holden begins to suspect that Karswell has been telling the truth all along...  "It's in the trees...it's coming!"   You can find this and all our previous episodes at: <br /> Amazon Music<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> #britmovie #reelbritannia #nightofthedemon <br /> Thanks for listening <br /> Scott, Steven and Adam]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3804</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>britmovie,movie,nightofthedemon,podcast,reelbritannia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bd83639d08f73431bb1d809acdb09607.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>133</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 132 - Rita Sue and Bob Too (1987)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-132-rita-sue-and-bob-too-1987--60871912</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Classic comedy from the 80s this week as Siobhan Finneran stars in this darkly funny drama set in Thatcher's Britain.    Rita Sue and Bob Too (1987)  Following an acclaimed career in hard-hitting TV drama, director Alan Clarke achieved a cinema hit with his much-loved comedy. <br /> Bradford teenagers Rita and Sue regularly babysit for successful couple Bob and Michelle, whose comfortable suburban lifestyle contrasts with their own bleak existence. One evening when Bob is taking them home, he suggests a detour to the moors. Impressed by his flashy car and worldly ways the girls are smooth-talked into a three-way sexual relationship that becomes very much part of their lives. At first it's a bit of a laugh but people are quick to point the finger and the affair is soon out in the open. The screenplay was adapted from a series of acclaimed plays by Andrea Dunbar, which were based on her own upbringing on Bradford's Buttershaw estate. The contrast of bawdy laughs with astute social comment results in one of the more memorable and enduring British films from the period.  "Oh no, I'll have to wear a bra. When I'm dancing all the fellas'll be watching me tits wobblin' up and down - I can't do with that." You can find this and all our previous episodes at:<br /> Amazon Music<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> #britmovie #reelbritannia #ritasueandbobtoo <br /> Thanks for listening <br /> Scott, Steven and Anthony]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">0195aeb5-c529-4eaa-bb5a-633e4f1c3e59</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Apr 2023 12:28:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871912/rb_rita_sue_bob_final_edit.mp3" length="53493804" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Classic comedy from the 80s this week as Siobhan Finneran stars in this darkly funny drama set in Thatcher's Britain.    Rita Sue and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Classic comedy from the 80s this week as Siobhan Finneran stars in this darkly funny drama set in Thatcher's Britain.    Rita Sue and Bob Too (1987)  Following an acclaimed career in hard-hitting TV drama, director Alan Clarke achieved a cinema hit with his much-loved comedy. <br /> Bradford teenagers Rita and Sue regularly babysit for successful couple Bob and Michelle, whose comfortable suburban lifestyle contrasts with their own bleak existence. One evening when Bob is taking them home, he suggests a detour to the moors. Impressed by his flashy car and worldly ways the girls are smooth-talked into a three-way sexual relationship that becomes very much part of their lives. At first it's a bit of a laugh but people are quick to point the finger and the affair is soon out in the open. The screenplay was adapted from a series of acclaimed plays by Andrea Dunbar, which were based on her own upbringing on Bradford's Buttershaw estate. The contrast of bawdy laughs with astute social comment results in one of the more memorable and enduring British films from the period.  "Oh no, I'll have to wear a bra. When I'm dancing all the fellas'll be watching me tits wobblin' up and down - I can't do with that." You can find this and all our previous episodes at:<br /> Amazon Music<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> #britmovie #reelbritannia #ritasueandbobtoo <br /> Thanks for listening <br /> Scott, Steven and Anthony]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3344</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>britmovie,reelbritannia,ritasueandbobtoo</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bd83639d08f73431bb1d809acdb09607.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>132</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 131 - Hammer Britannia 008 - The Hound Of The Baskervilles (1959)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-131-hammer-britannia-008-the-hound-of-the-baskervilles-1959--60871887</link><description><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. The latest episode in our Hammer horror retrospective The Hound Of The Baskervilles (1959)    Returning to his family's manor house on the lonely moors after his father dies under mysterious circumstances, Sir Henry Baskerville is confronted with the mystery of the supernatural hound that supposedly takes revenge upon the Baskerville family. The famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Dr. Watson are brought in to investigate     "Elementary, my dear Watson. Tarantulas are not from South Africa."   You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you    email: reelbritannia@gmail.com   #podcast #britmovie #reelbritannia #hammerhorror #frankenstein   Thanks for listening <br /> <br /> Scott, Steven and Mark]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">0c869e0d-99b3-4f46-a716-ac880a5aacd4</guid><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2023 14:38:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871887/rb131_final.mp3" length="55090527" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. The latest episode in our Hammer horror retrospective The Hound Of The Baskervilles (1959)    Returning to his family's manor house on the lonely...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. The latest episode in our Hammer horror retrospective The Hound Of The Baskervilles (1959)    Returning to his family's manor house on the lonely moors after his father dies under mysterious circumstances, Sir Henry Baskerville is confronted with the mystery of the supernatural hound that supposedly takes revenge upon the Baskerville family. The famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Dr. Watson are brought in to investigate     "Elementary, my dear Watson. Tarantulas are not from South Africa."   You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you    email: reelbritannia@gmail.com   #podcast #britmovie #reelbritannia #hammerhorror #frankenstein   Thanks for listening <br /> <br /> Scott, Steven and Mark]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3444</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christopherlee,hammerhorror,movie,petercushing,podcast</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bd83639d08f73431bb1d809acdb09607.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 130 - Hammer Britannia 007 - The Revenge of Frankenstein (1958)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-130-hammer-britannia-007-the-revenge-of-frankenstein-1958--60871922</link><description><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. The latest episode in our Hammer horror retrospective - and the return of the Baron.... The Revenge of Frankenstein (1958)  Having escaped death by the guillotine, Dr. Frankenstein relocates to Carlsbruck. There, as Dr. Victor Stein, he successfully establishes himself as a physician with a large practice and a hospital for the poor. After three years however he is recognized by Dr. Hans Kleve but rather than expose him, the young doctor wants to join him in his research. Frankenstein has resumed his experiments and is on the verge of re-animating a body he has constructed using the brain of Fritz, the deformed assistant who helped him escape from his death sentence. The operation goes quite well and Fritz is quite pleased with his new body. An encounter with a drunken hospital attendant however sends him on the run. As his mind and his body deteriorates, he publicly reveals the good Doctor's true identity.  "Hello my lovelies. How about a piece of sugar? Hmm?"   You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you    email: reelbritannia@gmail.com   #podcast #britmovie #reelbritannia #hammerhorror #frankenstein   Thanks for listening <br /> <br /> Scott, Steven and Mark  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">a2babf16-94b2-42d1-9428-b3111c305549</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2022 18:32:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871922/rb130_final_revoffrankenstein.mp3" length="69847711" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. The latest episode in our Hammer horror retrospective - and the return of the Baron.... The Revenge of Frankenstein (1958)  Having escaped death...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. The latest episode in our Hammer horror retrospective - and the return of the Baron.... The Revenge of Frankenstein (1958)  Having escaped death by the guillotine, Dr. Frankenstein relocates to Carlsbruck. There, as Dr. Victor Stein, he successfully establishes himself as a physician with a large practice and a hospital for the poor. After three years however he is recognized by Dr. Hans Kleve but rather than expose him, the young doctor wants to join him in his research. Frankenstein has resumed his experiments and is on the verge of re-animating a body he has constructed using the brain of Fritz, the deformed assistant who helped him escape from his death sentence. The operation goes quite well and Fritz is quite pleased with his new body. An encounter with a drunken hospital attendant however sends him on the run. As his mind and his body deteriorates, he publicly reveals the good Doctor's true identity.  "Hello my lovelies. How about a piece of sugar? Hmm?"   You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you    email: reelbritannia@gmail.com   #podcast #britmovie #reelbritannia #hammerhorror #frankenstein   Thanks for listening <br /> <br /> Scott, Steven and Mark  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4366</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>britmovie,christopherlee,frankenstein,hammerhorror,petercushing,reelbritannia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/489e701d060345533919966ca5ae9371.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>130</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 129 - The Long Arm (1956)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-129-the-long-arm-1956--60871930</link><description><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism.   The Long Arm (1956) After an elusive burglar robs a safe and leaves innocent victims in his wake, police edetective Tom Halliday (Jack Hawkins) is on the case, meticulously following up every possible lead.  Halliday leaves his desk behind and enlists the help of not only his assistant, but people outside the police force, including fingerprint and safe-building experts. Though his wife, Mary (Dorothy Alison), doesn't approve of his job and worries for his safety, he won't rest until the perppetrator is behind bars.  You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod email: <a href="https://gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reelbritannia@gmail.com</a>   #podcast #britmovie #reelbritannia #jackhawkins   Thanks for listening   Scott and Steven    ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">03eeeab1-5487-46ac-b0f1-1dc7696f423b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2022 11:16:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871930/long_arm_edit.mp3" length="43213369" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism.   The Long Arm (1956) After an elusive burglar robs a safe and leaves innocent victims in his wake, police edetective Tom Halliday (Jack Hawkins)...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism.   The Long Arm (1956) After an elusive burglar robs a safe and leaves innocent victims in his wake, police edetective Tom Halliday (Jack Hawkins) is on the case, meticulously following up every possible lead.  Halliday leaves his desk behind and enlists the help of not only his assistant, but people outside the police force, including fingerprint and safe-building experts. Though his wife, Mary (Dorothy Alison), doesn't approve of his job and worries for his safety, he won't rest until the perppetrator is behind bars.  You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts   Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod email: <a href="https://gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reelbritannia@gmail.com</a>   #podcast #britmovie #reelbritannia #jackhawkins   Thanks for listening   Scott and Steven    ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2701</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>britmovie,jackhawkins,podcast,reelbritannia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f0f70a8ea8619f0b14c5e22d61481d27.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>129</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 128 - Mona Lisa (1986)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-128-mona-lisa-1986--60871910</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. A special episode this week where Scott is joined by his fellow co hosts of the Stinking Pause podcast, Paul and Charlie to chat about rabbits, rough Soho strip joints and Mr Robbie Coltrane (this episode was recorded a few weeks before his recent passing) Mona Lisa (1986)  “After getting out of prison, George (Bob Hoskins) looks for a job, but his time in prison has reduced his stature in the criminal underworld. The only job he can find is to be a driver for beautiful, high-priced call girl Simone (Cathy Tyson), with whom he forms an at first grudging, and then a real, affection. But Simone's playing a dangerous game, and when George agrees to help her, they both end up in deep trouble with Mortwell (Sir Michael Caine), the local kingpin.” “Being cheap is one thing. Looking cheap is another. That really takes talent.” <br /> <br /> You can find this and all our previous episodes at:<br /> Amazon Music<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> #monalisa #bobhoskins #britmovie #reelbritannia<br /> #michaelcaine #robbiecoltrane   <br /> Thanks for listening <br /> Scott, Paul and Charlie]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">a96e6021-1f3c-405b-b33f-ae0fa81ef546</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Oct 2022 14:35:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871910/mona_lisa_final.mp3" length="59489887" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. A special episode this week where Scott is joined by his fellow co hosts of the Stinking Pause podcast, Paul and Charlie to chat about...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. A special episode this week where Scott is joined by his fellow co hosts of the Stinking Pause podcast, Paul and Charlie to chat about rabbits, rough Soho strip joints and Mr Robbie Coltrane (this episode was recorded a few weeks before his recent passing) Mona Lisa (1986)  “After getting out of prison, George (Bob Hoskins) looks for a job, but his time in prison has reduced his stature in the criminal underworld. The only job he can find is to be a driver for beautiful, high-priced call girl Simone (Cathy Tyson), with whom he forms an at first grudging, and then a real, affection. But Simone's playing a dangerous game, and when George agrees to help her, they both end up in deep trouble with Mortwell (Sir Michael Caine), the local kingpin.” “Being cheap is one thing. Looking cheap is another. That really takes talent.” <br /> <br /> You can find this and all our previous episodes at:<br /> Amazon Music<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> #monalisa #bobhoskins #britmovie #reelbritannia<br /> #michaelcaine #robbiecoltrane   <br /> Thanks for listening <br /> Scott, Paul and Charlie]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3719</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bobhoskins,britmovie,cathytyson,michaelcaine,monalisa,reelbritannia,robbiecoltrane</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fbb441135aebfa2257dddf694ffb9fe8.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>128</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 127 - An Inspector Calls (1954)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-127-an-inspector-calls-1954--60871902</link><description><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. An Inspector Calls (1954) When a young girl is found dead an inspector is sent to investigate a prosperous Yorkshire household. It emerges that each member of the family has a guilty secret - each one is partly responsible for her death.  Based on the play by J.B. Priestley, this British mystery follows Inspector Poole (Alastair Sim) as he investigates the apparent suicide of Eva Smith (Jane Wenham), a young working-class woman. Paying a visit to the wealthy Birling household, Poole arrives in the middle of a dinner party and slowly reveals how each family member, including stern patriarch Arthur Birling (Arthur Young) and his uptight wife, Sybil (Olga Lindo), could have had a hand in Eva's death. "She wasn't very pretty when I saw her last in the infirmary." You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you    email: reelbritannia@gmail.com   #podcast #britmovie #reelbritannia #aninspectorcalls   Thanks for listening <br /> <br /> Scott, Steven and Anthony]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">62082fac-1bda-4e37-8dd9-4cbc00d08ae7</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2022 04:56:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871902/inspector_calls_edit.mp3" length="59116721" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. An Inspector Calls (1954) When a young girl is found dead an inspector is sent to investigate a prosperous Yorkshire household. It emerges that...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. An Inspector Calls (1954) When a young girl is found dead an inspector is sent to investigate a prosperous Yorkshire household. It emerges that each member of the family has a guilty secret - each one is partly responsible for her death.  Based on the play by J.B. Priestley, this British mystery follows Inspector Poole (Alastair Sim) as he investigates the apparent suicide of Eva Smith (Jane Wenham), a young working-class woman. Paying a visit to the wealthy Birling household, Poole arrives in the middle of a dinner party and slowly reveals how each family member, including stern patriarch Arthur Birling (Arthur Young) and his uptight wife, Sybil (Olga Lindo), could have had a hand in Eva's death. "She wasn't very pretty when I saw her last in the infirmary." You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you    email: reelbritannia@gmail.com   #podcast #britmovie #reelbritannia #aninspectorcalls   Thanks for listening <br /> <br /> Scott, Steven and Anthony]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3695</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>reelbritannia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cd3e570f3f4a8f6404e28abcbc9a74b1.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>127</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 126 - Hammer Britannia 006 - Dracula (1958)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-126-hammer-britannia-006-dracula-1958--60871914</link><description><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. The latest episode in our Hammer horror retrospective - and a possibly the movie that truly defined the classic Hammer horror genre... Dracula (1958)  Jonathan Harker takes employment with Count Dracula, ostensibly to catalog his vast library. In fact, he is on a mission to kill the Count, a vampire. Before he can do so however, the Count gains the upper hand and Harker soon finds himself as one of the walking dead. Dracula has taken an interest in Harker's fiancée, Lucy Holmwood and it is left to Harker's colleague, Dr. Van Helsing to protect her. He has difficulty convincing Lucy's brother, Arthur Holmwood, of the dangers or even the existence of vampires. Soon, however, Arthur's wife Mina is targeted by Count Dracula and he and Van Helsing race to find his lair before she is lost to them forever. "Please try and understand this is not Lucy the sister you loved. It's only a shell possessed and corrupted by the evil of Dracula. To liberate her soul and give her peace we must destroy that shell for all time. Believe me there is no other way."   You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you    email: reelbritannia@gmail.com   #podcast #britmovie #reelbritannia #hammerhorror #dracula    Thanks for listening <br /> <br /> Scott, Steven and Mark]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f744eb9b-2b1d-45d0-95db-f22f3d1deeaa</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Sep 2022 14:56:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871914/rb_dracula_final.mp3" length="63291603" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. The latest episode in our Hammer horror retrospective - and a possibly the movie that truly defined the classic Hammer horror genre... Dracula...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. The latest episode in our Hammer horror retrospective - and a possibly the movie that truly defined the classic Hammer horror genre... Dracula (1958)  Jonathan Harker takes employment with Count Dracula, ostensibly to catalog his vast library. In fact, he is on a mission to kill the Count, a vampire. Before he can do so however, the Count gains the upper hand and Harker soon finds himself as one of the walking dead. Dracula has taken an interest in Harker's fiancée, Lucy Holmwood and it is left to Harker's colleague, Dr. Van Helsing to protect her. He has difficulty convincing Lucy's brother, Arthur Holmwood, of the dangers or even the existence of vampires. Soon, however, Arthur's wife Mina is targeted by Count Dracula and he and Van Helsing race to find his lair before she is lost to them forever. "Please try and understand this is not Lucy the sister you loved. It's only a shell possessed and corrupted by the evil of Dracula. To liberate her soul and give her peace we must destroy that shell for all time. Believe me there is no other way."   You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you    email: reelbritannia@gmail.com   #podcast #britmovie #reelbritannia #hammerhorror #dracula    Thanks for listening <br /> <br /> Scott, Steven and Mark]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3956</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>britmovie,christopherlee,hammer,hammer horror,petercushing,reelbritannia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/314f4daa9f7019bb6c9dee9ee6c23c41.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>126</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 125 - The Offence (1973)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-125-the-offence-1973--60871908</link><description><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. The darkest of dramas this week as Scott is joined by his Stinking Pause Podcast co hosts, Paul and Charlie to chat about Sidney Lumet, Sean Connery, Trevor Howard, Ian Bannen....and Bracknell. The Offence (1973)  A veteran British police inspector, Sgt. Johnson (Sean Connery), has grown increasingly disturbed by the rapes and murders he has investigated over the years. When he finds a young girl in the woods who has been raped, police begin searching for a suspect. When Kenneth Baxter (Ian Bannen) is brought in for questioning, Johnson snaps, beating him during an unauthorized interrogation. Lt. Cartwright (Trevor Howard) is then brought in to interview him about the incident.   "Nothing I have done can be one half as bad as the thoughts in your head."   You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you    email: reelbritannia@gmail.com   #podcast #britmovie #reelbritannia #theoffenc #seanconnery   Thanks for listening Scott, Paul and Charlie]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">288098b7-5525-4361-96c7-df79ab0ed896</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 Sep 2022 13:26:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871908/rb_125_final.mp3" length="57167665" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. The darkest of dramas this week as Scott is joined by his Stinking Pause Podcast co hosts, Paul and Charlie to chat about Sidney Lumet, Sean...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. The darkest of dramas this week as Scott is joined by his Stinking Pause Podcast co hosts, Paul and Charlie to chat about Sidney Lumet, Sean Connery, Trevor Howard, Ian Bannen....and Bracknell. The Offence (1973)  A veteran British police inspector, Sgt. Johnson (Sean Connery), has grown increasingly disturbed by the rapes and murders he has investigated over the years. When he finds a young girl in the woods who has been raped, police begin searching for a suspect. When Kenneth Baxter (Ian Bannen) is brought in for questioning, Johnson snaps, beating him during an unauthorized interrogation. Lt. Cartwright (Trevor Howard) is then brought in to interview him about the incident.   "Nothing I have done can be one half as bad as the thoughts in your head."   You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you    email: reelbritannia@gmail.com   #podcast #britmovie #reelbritannia #theoffenc #seanconnery   Thanks for listening Scott, Paul and Charlie]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3573</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>britmovie,ianbannen,reelbritannia,seanconnery,sidneylumet,theoffence,trevorhoward</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c0102f3ad2cd1fb8c369884d16a140e4.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>125</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 124 - Life Is Sweet (1990)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-124-life-is-sweet-1990--60871919</link><description><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. This week, join Scott and Steven as they review Mike Leigh's tale of twins, pineapples, burger vans and and chocolate coated sex. Life Is Sweet (1990)  The working-class malaise of suburban London is captured in this comedic drama, which focuses on twin sisters Natalie (Claire Skinner) and Nicola (Jane Horrocks) and their parents: easygoing Andy (Jim Broadbent) and his optimistic wife, Wendy (Alison Steadman). While Natalie has a plumbing job, and tends to take after her mom with her bright outlook, Nicola is on the dole and perpetually dwells on the negative. Will the cloud over Nicola's head ever lift? "Take my word for it - that is an evil spoon." You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you    email: reelbritannia@gmail.com   #podcast #britmovie #reelbritannia #lifeissweet #mikeleigh    Thanks for listening Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">5d054cc0-41cb-441f-9e2f-223ab546da0e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2022 20:17:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871919/life_is_sweet_edit.mp3" length="56393294" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. This week, join Scott and Steven as they review Mike Leigh's tale of twins, pineapples, burger vans and and chocolate coated sex. Life Is Sweet...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. This week, join Scott and Steven as they review Mike Leigh's tale of twins, pineapples, burger vans and and chocolate coated sex. Life Is Sweet (1990)  The working-class malaise of suburban London is captured in this comedic drama, which focuses on twin sisters Natalie (Claire Skinner) and Nicola (Jane Horrocks) and their parents: easygoing Andy (Jim Broadbent) and his optimistic wife, Wendy (Alison Steadman). While Natalie has a plumbing job, and tends to take after her mom with her bright outlook, Nicola is on the dole and perpetually dwells on the negative. Will the cloud over Nicola's head ever lift? "Take my word for it - that is an evil spoon." You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you    email: reelbritannia@gmail.com   #podcast #britmovie #reelbritannia #lifeissweet #mikeleigh    Thanks for listening Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3525</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>britmovie,lifeissweet,mikeleigh,reelbritannia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3c81c1466b2fab1866202141036f0479.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>124</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 123 - Peeping Tom (1960)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-123-peeping-tom-1960--60871920</link><description><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. Murder and voyeurism are the order of the day this week as Scott is joined by his Stinking Pause Podcast co hosts, Paul and Charlie to chat about Michael Powell's classic movie: Peeping Tom (1960)  Loner Mark Lewis (Carl Boehm) works at a film studio during the day and, at night, takes racy photographs of women. Also he's making a documentary on fear, which involves recording the reactions of victims as he murders them. He befriends Helen (Anna Massey), the daughter of the family living in the apartment below his, and he tells her vaguely about the movie he is making. She sneaks into Mark's apartment to watch it and is horrified by what she sees -- especially when Mark catches her. "Do you know what the most frightening thing in the world is? It's fear." You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you    email: reelbritannia@gmail.com   #podcast #britmovie #reelbritannia #peepingtom   Thanks for listening Scott, Paul and Charlie]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">14231b79-bbe8-4c1d-b871-c7588f3d73de</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Jul 2022 06:44:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871920/peeping_tom_final.mp3" length="95619795" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. Murder and voyeurism are the order of the day this week as Scott is joined by his Stinking Pause Podcast co hosts, Paul and Charlie to chat about...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. Murder and voyeurism are the order of the day this week as Scott is joined by his Stinking Pause Podcast co hosts, Paul and Charlie to chat about Michael Powell's classic movie: Peeping Tom (1960)  Loner Mark Lewis (Carl Boehm) works at a film studio during the day and, at night, takes racy photographs of women. Also he's making a documentary on fear, which involves recording the reactions of victims as he murders them. He befriends Helen (Anna Massey), the daughter of the family living in the apartment below his, and he tells her vaguely about the movie he is making. She sneaks into Mark's apartment to watch it and is horrified by what she sees -- especially when Mark catches her. "Do you know what the most frightening thing in the world is? It's fear." You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you    email: reelbritannia@gmail.com   #podcast #britmovie #reelbritannia #peepingtom   Thanks for listening Scott, Paul and Charlie]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3416</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>britmovie,movie,peepingtom,podcast,reelbritannia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7c2cecd46b446b8211193b79a748beed.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>123</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 122 - If (1968)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-122-if-1968--60871924</link><description><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. Surreal schoolboy shenanigans this week as Scott, Steven and Anthony uncover the very dark side of public school in the sixties. If (1968)  Lindsay Anderson’s If.... is a daringly anarchic vision of British society, set in a boarding school in late-sixties England. Before Kubrick made his mischief iconic in A Clockwork Orange, Malcolm McDowell made a hell of an impression as the insouciant Mick Travis, who, along with his school chums, trumps authority at every turn, finally emerging as a violent savior in the vicious games of one-upmanship played by both students and masters. Mixing color and black and white as audaciously as it mixes fantasy and reality, If…. remains one of cinema’s most unforgettable rebel yells. "Education in Britain is a nubile Cinderella: sparsely clad and much interfered with."   You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you    email: reelbritannia@gmail.com   #podcast #britmovie #reelbritannia #if #ifmovie    Thanks for listening <br /> <br /> Scott, Steven and Anthony]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">0eff6d31-66e1-431a-bd4a-c997c8c35ba4</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jul 2022 10:50:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871924/if.mp3" length="56741864" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. Surreal schoolboy shenanigans this week as Scott, Steven and Anthony uncover the very dark side of public school in the sixties. If (1968)...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. Surreal schoolboy shenanigans this week as Scott, Steven and Anthony uncover the very dark side of public school in the sixties. If (1968)  Lindsay Anderson’s If.... is a daringly anarchic vision of British society, set in a boarding school in late-sixties England. Before Kubrick made his mischief iconic in A Clockwork Orange, Malcolm McDowell made a hell of an impression as the insouciant Mick Travis, who, along with his school chums, trumps authority at every turn, finally emerging as a violent savior in the vicious games of one-upmanship played by both students and masters. Mixing color and black and white as audaciously as it mixes fantasy and reality, If…. remains one of cinema’s most unforgettable rebel yells. "Education in Britain is a nubile Cinderella: sparsely clad and much interfered with."   You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you    email: reelbritannia@gmail.com   #podcast #britmovie #reelbritannia #if #ifmovie    Thanks for listening <br /> <br /> Scott, Steven and Anthony]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3547</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>britmovie,if,ifmovie,movie,podcast,reelbritannia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0738727be7e3af39b113e938ed51df49.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>122</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 121 - Hammer Britannia 005 - The Abominable Snowman (1957)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-121-hammer-britannia-005-the-abominable-snowman-1957--60871927</link><description><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. The latest episode in our Hammer horror retrospective - and a  brief diversion from the gothic goings on... The Abominable Snowman (1957) British scientist John Rollason (Peter Cushing) is studying plants in the Himalayas with his wife (Maureen Connell) while he waits for his American associate, Tom Friend (Forrest Tucker). When Friend arrives, Rollason accompanies him on a trip to find the mysterious creature Yeti, along with Friend's partner (Robert Brown) and a guide (Michael Brill) who claims he can find the beast. The group proceeds despite warnings. However, the trip quickly becomes more dangerous than they had anticipated. "This creature may have an affinity for man, something in common with ourselves. Let's remember that before we start shooting."   You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you   email: reelbritannia@gmail.com   #podcast #britmovie #reelbritannia #hammerhorror   Thanks for listening <br /> <br /> Scott, Steven and Mark]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">adb0f7e4-fc66-40da-a6a0-3de9ea79b216</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2022 19:31:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871927/rb121_absno_final.mp3" length="51903887" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. The latest episode in our Hammer horror retrospective - and a  brief diversion from the gothic goings on... The Abominable Snowman (1957) British...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. The latest episode in our Hammer horror retrospective - and a  brief diversion from the gothic goings on... The Abominable Snowman (1957) British scientist John Rollason (Peter Cushing) is studying plants in the Himalayas with his wife (Maureen Connell) while he waits for his American associate, Tom Friend (Forrest Tucker). When Friend arrives, Rollason accompanies him on a trip to find the mysterious creature Yeti, along with Friend's partner (Robert Brown) and a guide (Michael Brill) who claims he can find the beast. The group proceeds despite warnings. However, the trip quickly becomes more dangerous than they had anticipated. "This creature may have an affinity for man, something in common with ourselves. Let's remember that before we start shooting."   You can find this and all our previous episodes everywhere you download your podcasts Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you   email: reelbritannia@gmail.com   #podcast #britmovie #reelbritannia #hammerhorror   Thanks for listening <br /> <br /> Scott, Steven and Mark]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3244</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>britmovie,hammerhorror,movie,petercushing,podcast,reelbritannia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ca2356d2d7cb5d5414a86551e07c0f82.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>121</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 120 - Robbery (1967)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-120-robbery-1967--60871932</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism.   Robbery (1967)      This week, Scott and Steven are joined by Tyler from the wonderful Goon Pod - a podcast celebrating the legendary Goon Show and the Goons themselves - Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe, Spike Milligan (and Michael Bentine). Each episode host Tyler welcomes a guest to examine an actual Goon Show, a solo Goon project (films, TV, radio, books, albums etc) or practically anything within the Goon universe. Scott was a guest recently on Goon Pod and asked Tyler to join us to chat about one of his favourite movies, Robbery starring Stanley Baker Based on the infamous "Great Train Robbery," this film follows Paul Clifton (Stanley Baker) as he forms a team to carry out an ambitious heist of cash from a government mail train traveling from Scotland to London. Clifton feels it necessary to add incarcerated money expert Robinson (Frank Finlay) to the group, so he organizes a jailbreak to free him as well. Although the theft succeeds, the criminals are still hounded by Scotland Yard detective Langdon (James Booth).   “We're talking about millions of pounds now. We're talking about road blocks, car searches, house raids, shakedowns. They'll know who pulled the job. Without the money, they can't prove anything.”   You can find this and all our previous episodes at: <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: <a href="https://gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reelbritannia@gmail.com</a>   #podcast #britmovie #reelbritannia #stanleybaker   All episodes of the Goon Pod can be found at <a href="https://anchor.fm/tyler-adams0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://anchor.fm/tyler-adams0</a> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">14fc5bf2-74cd-4200-8d9d-da7f5709bf78</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jun 2022 06:03:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871932/robbery_final.mp3" length="57205124" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism.   Robbery (1967)      This week, Scott and Steven are joined by Tyler from the wonderful Goon Pod - a podcast celebrating the legendary...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism.   Robbery (1967)      This week, Scott and Steven are joined by Tyler from the wonderful Goon Pod - a podcast celebrating the legendary Goon Show and the Goons themselves - Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe, Spike Milligan (and Michael Bentine). Each episode host Tyler welcomes a guest to examine an actual Goon Show, a solo Goon project (films, TV, radio, books, albums etc) or practically anything within the Goon universe. Scott was a guest recently on Goon Pod and asked Tyler to join us to chat about one of his favourite movies, Robbery starring Stanley Baker Based on the infamous "Great Train Robbery," this film follows Paul Clifton (Stanley Baker) as he forms a team to carry out an ambitious heist of cash from a government mail train traveling from Scotland to London. Clifton feels it necessary to add incarcerated money expert Robinson (Frank Finlay) to the group, so he organizes a jailbreak to free him as well. Although the theft succeeds, the criminals are still hounded by Scotland Yard detective Langdon (James Booth).   “We're talking about millions of pounds now. We're talking about road blocks, car searches, house raids, shakedowns. They'll know who pulled the job. Without the money, they can't prove anything.”   You can find this and all our previous episodes at: <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: <a href="https://gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reelbritannia@gmail.com</a>   #podcast #britmovie #reelbritannia #stanleybaker   All episodes of the Goon Pod can be found at <a href="https://anchor.fm/tyler-adams0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://anchor.fm/tyler-adams0</a> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3576</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>britmovie,movie,podcast,reelbritannia,stanleybaker</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4b65ff16167990ab03b2c125ba742d71.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>120</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 119 - A Fish Called Wanda (1988)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-119-a-fish-called-wanda-1988--60871934</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. A Fish Called Wanda (1988)  To lend a hand in a bold diamond heist, British criminal mastermind Georges Thomason and his animal-loving right-hand man Ken Pile enlist the help of two siblings: the statuesque Wanda Gershwitz and her loose-cannon Friedrich Nietzsche-quoting brother Otto West. However, after they pull off the robbery in broad daylight, greed takes over, and an anonymous call to the police sends behind bars Georges, the only man who knows the location of the hidden loot. Now Wanda must put her stunning looks to good use and seduce Thomason's unsuspecting barrister Archie Leach in high hopes of finding the jewels. But the seemingly-foolproof plan is already falling to pieces. Is there no honour among thieves anymore?   “I love robbing the English, they're so polite.”   You can find this and all our previous episodes at: <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia</a> And everywhere that you download your podcasts <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com     #podcast #britmovie #reelbritannia #movie #johncleese   Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott, Steven and Tony]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">9baa7088-d5a8-4eae-a792-50b61241be6b</guid><pubDate>Sun, 29 May 2022 07:27:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871934/rb_119_final.mp3" length="69917928" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. A Fish Called Wanda (1988)  To lend a hand in a bold diamond heist, British criminal mastermind Georges Thomason and his animal-loving...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. A Fish Called Wanda (1988)  To lend a hand in a bold diamond heist, British criminal mastermind Georges Thomason and his animal-loving right-hand man Ken Pile enlist the help of two siblings: the statuesque Wanda Gershwitz and her loose-cannon Friedrich Nietzsche-quoting brother Otto West. However, after they pull off the robbery in broad daylight, greed takes over, and an anonymous call to the police sends behind bars Georges, the only man who knows the location of the hidden loot. Now Wanda must put her stunning looks to good use and seduce Thomason's unsuspecting barrister Archie Leach in high hopes of finding the jewels. But the seemingly-foolproof plan is already falling to pieces. Is there no honour among thieves anymore?   “I love robbing the English, they're so polite.”   You can find this and all our previous episodes at: <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia</a> And everywhere that you download your podcasts <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com     #podcast #britmovie #reelbritannia #movie #johncleese   Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott, Steven and Tony]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4370</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>britmovie,johncleese,movie,podcast,reelbritannia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bf9dcc4c09b8486b9b13a51dff8ad882.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>119</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 118 - Went The Day Well? (1942)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-118-went-the-day-well-1942--60871940</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Went The Day Well? (1942)  May 1942. The small English village of Bramley End is visited by a detachment of about 60 Royal Engineers. They are ostensibly there on an exercise but are in actual fact a detachment of German paratroopers, the advance guard of Hitler's invasion of England. Some of the villagers figure out their true identities but before they can do anything all the villagers are held prisoner by the Germans. Will the villagers be able to get word out of the threat? The fate of England depends on them. “Oh, you great beast! You great bullying brute you, knocking a child about! You're a disgrace to your uniform! Why, you're no better than a German, - that's what you are!”   You can find this and all our previous episodes at: <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia</a> And everywhere that you download your podcasts <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com   #podcast #britmovie #reelbritannia #warmovie   Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott, Steven and Tony]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">d9cf571c-4c68-4797-8b5a-4f61c8208cea</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2022 17:02:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871940/went_the_day_well_edit.mp3" length="45738651" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Went The Day Well? (1942)  May 1942. The small English village of Bramley End is visited by a detachment of about 60 Royal Engineers....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Went The Day Well? (1942)  May 1942. The small English village of Bramley End is visited by a detachment of about 60 Royal Engineers. They are ostensibly there on an exercise but are in actual fact a detachment of German paratroopers, the advance guard of Hitler's invasion of England. Some of the villagers figure out their true identities but before they can do anything all the villagers are held prisoner by the Germans. Will the villagers be able to get word out of the threat? The fate of England depends on them. “Oh, you great beast! You great bullying brute you, knocking a child about! You're a disgrace to your uniform! Why, you're no better than a German, - that's what you are!”   You can find this and all our previous episodes at: <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia</a> And everywhere that you download your podcasts <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com   #podcast #britmovie #reelbritannia #warmovie   Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott, Steven and Tony]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2859</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>britmovie,movie,podcast,reelbritannia,warmovie</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a0e2c629cb9e50c91e5db89dc68ca154.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>118</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 117 - The Guns of Navarone (1961)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-117-the-guns-of-navarone-1961--60871947</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. The Guns of Navarone (1961)  A team of Allied saboteurs are assigned an impossible mission: infiltrate an impregnable Nazi-held Greek island and destroy the two enormous long-range field guns that prevent the rescue of 2,000 trapped British soldiers. In 1943, the British Navy is not able to rescue 2,000 soldiers trapped in the Island of Kheros since two powerful German cannons on the top of the Navarone Island are sinking the Allied vessels. After a failed aerial attack, the Allied command decide to send a six-man team disguised as fishermen to Navarone to blow-up the guns. The squad is commanded by Maj. Roy Franklin and composed by Capt. Keith Mallory, who is an experienced mountain climber, and his former partner Col. Andrea Stavros; the explosive expert Cpl. John Anthony Miller; the engineer CPO 'Butcher' Brown; and the Greek assassin Spyros Pappadimos, who was born in Navarone. They sail during the night and after an encounter with a German patrol boat and a storm in the sea, they arrive to Navarone and Capt. Mallory needs to climb a cliff face during a heavy rainy night to proceed their mission. Will they succeed?   “Sir, I've inspected this boat, and I think you ought to know that I can't swim.”   You can find this and all our previous episodes at: <a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dfb211ca-6fc0-4b24-a343-80c585a15c05/REEL-BRITANNIA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Amazon Music</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: <a href="https://gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reelbritannia@gmail.com</a>   #podcast #britmovie #reelbritannia #warmovie   Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott, Steven and Tony]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">124124be-4813-4206-ac5d-8ca9c464605a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2022 09:02:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871947/guns_of_navarone_edit.mp3" length="53245088" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. The Guns of Navarone (1961)  A team of Allied saboteurs are assigned an impossible mission: infiltrate an impregnable Nazi-held Greek...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. The Guns of Navarone (1961)  A team of Allied saboteurs are assigned an impossible mission: infiltrate an impregnable Nazi-held Greek island and destroy the two enormous long-range field guns that prevent the rescue of 2,000 trapped British soldiers. In 1943, the British Navy is not able to rescue 2,000 soldiers trapped in the Island of Kheros since two powerful German cannons on the top of the Navarone Island are sinking the Allied vessels. After a failed aerial attack, the Allied command decide to send a six-man team disguised as fishermen to Navarone to blow-up the guns. The squad is commanded by Maj. Roy Franklin and composed by Capt. Keith Mallory, who is an experienced mountain climber, and his former partner Col. Andrea Stavros; the explosive expert Cpl. John Anthony Miller; the engineer CPO 'Butcher' Brown; and the Greek assassin Spyros Pappadimos, who was born in Navarone. They sail during the night and after an encounter with a German patrol boat and a storm in the sea, they arrive to Navarone and Capt. Mallory needs to climb a cliff face during a heavy rainy night to proceed their mission. Will they succeed?   “Sir, I've inspected this boat, and I think you ought to know that I can't swim.”   You can find this and all our previous episodes at: <a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dfb211ca-6fc0-4b24-a343-80c585a15c05/REEL-BRITANNIA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Amazon Music</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: <a href="https://gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reelbritannia@gmail.com</a>   #podcast #britmovie #reelbritannia #warmovie   Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott, Steven and Tony]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3328</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>britmovie,movie,podcast,reelbritannia,warmovie</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ca2356d2d7cb5d5414a86551e07c0f82.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>117</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 116 - Hammer Britannia 004  - The Curse Of Frankenstein (1957)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-116-hammer-britannia-004-the-curse-of-frankenstein-1957--60871885</link><description><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. The latest episode in our Hammer horror retrospective - and it's time for some genuine gothic shocks with Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee The Curse of Frankenstein (1957)  In prison and awaiting execution, Dr. Victor Frankenstein recounts to a priest what led him to his current circumstance. He inherited his family's wealth after the death of his mother when he was still only a young man. He hired Paul Krempe as his tutor and he immediately developed an interest in medical science. After several years, he and Krempe became equals and he developed an interest in the origins and nature of life. After successfully re-animating a dead dog, Victor sets about constructing a man using body parts he acquires for the purpose including the hands of a pianist and the brain of a renowned scholar. As Frankenstein's excesses continue to grow, Krempe is not only repulsed by what his friend has done but is concerned for the safety of the beautiful Elizabeth, Victor's cousin and fiancée who has come to live with them. His experiments lead to tragedy and his eventual demise. "I've harmed nobody, just robbed a few graves!" You can find this and all our previous episodes at: <a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dfb211ca-6fc0-4b24-a343-80c585a15c05/REEL-BRITANNIA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Amazon Music</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: <a href="https://gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reelbritannia@gmail.com</a>   #podcast  #britmovie #reelbritannia #movie #hammerhorror #frankenstein #petercushing #christopherlee    Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott Steven and Mark]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1b9e5b7f-d777-4a92-8500-f957ebbc514d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2022 19:21:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871885/curse_of_f_final.mp3" length="80577156" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. The latest episode in our Hammer horror retrospective - and it's time for some genuine gothic shocks with Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee The...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies...with just a hint of professionalism. The latest episode in our Hammer horror retrospective - and it's time for some genuine gothic shocks with Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee The Curse of Frankenstein (1957)  In prison and awaiting execution, Dr. Victor Frankenstein recounts to a priest what led him to his current circumstance. He inherited his family's wealth after the death of his mother when he was still only a young man. He hired Paul Krempe as his tutor and he immediately developed an interest in medical science. After several years, he and Krempe became equals and he developed an interest in the origins and nature of life. After successfully re-animating a dead dog, Victor sets about constructing a man using body parts he acquires for the purpose including the hands of a pianist and the brain of a renowned scholar. As Frankenstein's excesses continue to grow, Krempe is not only repulsed by what his friend has done but is concerned for the safety of the beautiful Elizabeth, Victor's cousin and fiancée who has come to live with them. His experiments lead to tragedy and his eventual demise. "I've harmed nobody, just robbed a few graves!" You can find this and all our previous episodes at: <a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dfb211ca-6fc0-4b24-a343-80c585a15c05/REEL-BRITANNIA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Amazon Music</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: <a href="https://gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reelbritannia@gmail.com</a>   #podcast  #britmovie #reelbritannia #movie #hammerhorror #frankenstein #petercushing #christopherlee    Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott Steven and Mark]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5037</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christopherlee,frankenstein,hammerhorror,movie,petrcushing,reelbritannia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2e4cd8f75016a55a80df74d19faf91cd.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>116</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 115 - Last Holiday (1950)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-115-last-holiday-1950--60871891</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism.   Last Holiday (1950)   When ordinary middle-class salesman George Bird (Alec Guinness) is diagnosed with a rare and fatal illness, he decides to spend his few remaining days in luxury. Cashing in his savings, he buys a fancy new wardrobe and poses as a wealthy businessman at a posh seaside resort. Unexpectedly, the dying man's luck begins to change during his holiday, from winning at gambling to establishing friendships with his fellow guests, most notably Sheila Rockingham (Beatrice Campbell).         "I want some more information from you Mr Bird - tomorrow perhaps. Don't run away or drop dead, will you?" You can find this and all our previous episodes at: <a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dfb211ca-6fc0-4b24-a343-80c585a15c05/REEL-BRITANNIA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Amazon Music</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: <a href="https://gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reelbritannia@gmail.com</a>   #podcast  #britmovie #reelbritannia #movie #lastholiday #alecguinness   Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott Steven and Tony  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">dde93dc6-dbc7-42ac-8560-51b0e2b88be4</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2022 09:45:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871891/rb_115_final_edit_last_holiday.mp3" length="50287194" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism.   Last Holiday (1950)   When ordinary middle-class salesman George Bird (Alec Guinness) is diagnosed with a rare and fatal illness, he...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism.   Last Holiday (1950)   When ordinary middle-class salesman George Bird (Alec Guinness) is diagnosed with a rare and fatal illness, he decides to spend his few remaining days in luxury. Cashing in his savings, he buys a fancy new wardrobe and poses as a wealthy businessman at a posh seaside resort. Unexpectedly, the dying man's luck begins to change during his holiday, from winning at gambling to establishing friendships with his fellow guests, most notably Sheila Rockingham (Beatrice Campbell).         "I want some more information from you Mr Bird - tomorrow perhaps. Don't run away or drop dead, will you?" You can find this and all our previous episodes at: <a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dfb211ca-6fc0-4b24-a343-80c585a15c05/REEL-BRITANNIA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Amazon Music</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: <a href="https://gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reelbritannia@gmail.com</a>   #podcast  #britmovie #reelbritannia #movie #lastholiday #alecguinness   Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott Steven and Tony  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3143</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>alecguinness,britmovie,lastholiday,movie,podcast,reelbritannia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/175482dbd1c03d2592de09457d961cb0.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>115</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 114 - The Cruel Sea (1953)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-114-the-cruel-sea-1953--60871972</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. The Cruel Sea (1953)    Despite his guilt over a recent harrowing sea battle in which many of his men were lost, Lt. Cmdr. George Ericson (Jack Hawkins) is assigned to helm the new H.M.S. Compass Rose with the help of steadfast seaman Lt. Lockhart (Donald Sinden). When the small vessel is sent to escort convoys of ships fighting German U-boats in the North Atlantic, the mettle of the novice crew is tested by the weather, the turbulent sea and enemy attacks -- one of which nearly destroys the Compass Rose.          This is a story of the Battle of the Atlantic, the story of the ocean, two ships, and a handful of men. The men are the heroes; the heroines the ships. The only villain is the sea, the cruel sea that man has made more cruel. You can find this and all our previous episodes at: <a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dfb211ca-6fc0-4b24-a343-80c585a15c05/REEL-BRITANNIA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Amazon Music</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: <a href="https://gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reelbritannia@gmail.com</a>   #podcast  #warmovie #britmovie #reelbritannia #cruel sea #jackhawkins #stanley baker    Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott Steven and Tony  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ab4fc86b-139d-47be-9d36-b4bd0669bbbd</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2022 10:16:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871972/cruel_sea_edit.mp3" length="52965060" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. The Cruel Sea (1953)    Despite his guilt over a recent harrowing sea battle in which many of his men were lost, Lt. Cmdr. George...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. The Cruel Sea (1953)    Despite his guilt over a recent harrowing sea battle in which many of his men were lost, Lt. Cmdr. George Ericson (Jack Hawkins) is assigned to helm the new H.M.S. Compass Rose with the help of steadfast seaman Lt. Lockhart (Donald Sinden). When the small vessel is sent to escort convoys of ships fighting German U-boats in the North Atlantic, the mettle of the novice crew is tested by the weather, the turbulent sea and enemy attacks -- one of which nearly destroys the Compass Rose.          This is a story of the Battle of the Atlantic, the story of the ocean, two ships, and a handful of men. The men are the heroes; the heroines the ships. The only villain is the sea, the cruel sea that man has made more cruel. You can find this and all our previous episodes at: <a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dfb211ca-6fc0-4b24-a343-80c585a15c05/REEL-BRITANNIA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Amazon Music</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: <a href="https://gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reelbritannia@gmail.com</a>   #podcast  #warmovie #britmovie #reelbritannia #cruel sea #jackhawkins #stanley baker    Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott Steven and Tony  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3311</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>podcast </itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8d434117729e8f801a3bbff89bbafac4.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>144</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 113 - Carry On Regardless</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-113-carry-on-regardless--60871988</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Carry On Regardless (1961)   Bert Handy, proprietor of the Helping Hands agency - promising to provide assistance for any task, big or small - is in a quandry. Accompanied only by his elderly secretary Miss Cooling, he's in desperate need of employees to provide said assistance, but to date even an advert in The Times hasn't proven successful! Meanwhile at the labour exchange, there's a dire shortage of jobs (never mind interesting ones), so when a motley crew get wind of Helping Hands' need for staff, they can't get there quick enough - and Bert hires all seven of them on the spot. Work quickly builds up at the agency: from pet walking to translation services; modelling to cleaning; hosting and queue-place-saving, even Handy himself has to get to work. However, with the increasing workload come an increasingly odd set of assignments; and when Miss Cooling's careful organisational system is thrown awry by a careless cleaner, disaster could be on the cards!   <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0716242/?ref_=tt_trv_qu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sir Theodore, Testy Old Man</a>: Do you provide substitutes? <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0134193/?ref_=tt_trv_qu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miss Cooling</a>: [shocked] No! This is a respectable firm! You can find this and all our previous episodes at: <a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dfb211ca-6fc0-4b24-a343-80c585a15c05/REEL-BRITANNIA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Amazon Music</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: <a href="https://gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reelbritannia@gmail.com</a>     #podcast  #comedy #britmovie #reelbritannia   <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott Steven and Tony  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">0c68a9e9-fe83-4686-ac02-f66bcdb81ddf</guid><pubDate>Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:18:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871988/rb113_final.mp3" length="55296553" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Carry On Regardless (1961)   Bert Handy, proprietor of the Helping Hands agency - promising to provide assistance for any task, big or...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Carry On Regardless (1961)   Bert Handy, proprietor of the Helping Hands agency - promising to provide assistance for any task, big or small - is in a quandry. Accompanied only by his elderly secretary Miss Cooling, he's in desperate need of employees to provide said assistance, but to date even an advert in The Times hasn't proven successful! Meanwhile at the labour exchange, there's a dire shortage of jobs (never mind interesting ones), so when a motley crew get wind of Helping Hands' need for staff, they can't get there quick enough - and Bert hires all seven of them on the spot. Work quickly builds up at the agency: from pet walking to translation services; modelling to cleaning; hosting and queue-place-saving, even Handy himself has to get to work. However, with the increasing workload come an increasingly odd set of assignments; and when Miss Cooling's careful organisational system is thrown awry by a careless cleaner, disaster could be on the cards!   <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0716242/?ref_=tt_trv_qu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sir Theodore, Testy Old Man</a>: Do you provide substitutes? <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0134193/?ref_=tt_trv_qu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miss Cooling</a>: [shocked] No! This is a respectable firm! You can find this and all our previous episodes at: <a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dfb211ca-6fc0-4b24-a343-80c585a15c05/REEL-BRITANNIA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Amazon Music</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: <a href="https://gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reelbritannia@gmail.com</a>     #podcast  #comedy #britmovie #reelbritannia   <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott Steven and Tony  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3456</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>britmovie,carryon,comedy,kennethwilliams,podcast,reelbritannia,sidjames</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/91dbceed1c8395dceb1eda1ed2302cfb.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>113</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 112 _ Sightseers (2012)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-112-sightseers-2012--60871992</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Sightseers (2012) A tale of gruesome murders, growling dogs…and giant pencils  Ben Wheatley’s dark and violent comedy-drama stars Alice Lowe and Steve Oram whose initially innocent tour of the British countryside turns into a disturbing odyssey.   “He's not a person, he's a Daily Mail reader!”   You can find this and all our previous episodes at: <a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dfb211ca-6fc0-4b24-a343-80c585a15c05/REEL-BRITANNIA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Amazon Music</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: <a href="https://gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reelbritannia@gmail.com</a>     #sightseers #benwheatley #podcast #horror #comedy #britmovie #reelbritannia   <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">355ddbc6-8fc8-4b18-99c7-b45fbe4230a9</guid><pubDate>Sun, 06 Mar 2022 13:03:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871992/rb112_final.mp3" length="39355080" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Sightseers (2012) A tale of gruesome murders, growling dogs…and giant pencils  Ben Wheatley’s dark and violent comedy-drama stars Alice...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Sightseers (2012) A tale of gruesome murders, growling dogs…and giant pencils  Ben Wheatley’s dark and violent comedy-drama stars Alice Lowe and Steve Oram whose initially innocent tour of the British countryside turns into a disturbing odyssey.   “He's not a person, he's a Daily Mail reader!”   You can find this and all our previous episodes at: <a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dfb211ca-6fc0-4b24-a343-80c585a15c05/REEL-BRITANNIA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Amazon Music</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: <a href="https://gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reelbritannia@gmail.com</a>     #sightseers #benwheatley #podcast #horror #comedy #britmovie #reelbritannia   <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2460</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>benwheatley,britmovie,comedy,horror,sightseers</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3b74ff66c178745a799858812c394140.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>112</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 111 - HammerBritannia 003 - Quatermass 2 (1957)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-111-hammerbritannia-003-quatermass-2-1957--60871990</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. The third in our series of Hammer horror movies this week and the return of Brian Donlevy in Quatermass 2 (1957)  Quatermass 2 “Professor Bernard Quatermass (Brian Donlevy), in his attempts to convince the British government to colonize the moon, learns that thousands of meteorites are landing in the same location on Earth. When his colleague Marsh (Bryan Forbes) joins him in a quest to uncover the truth, they discover a government complex built around the landing spot. When Marsh goes missing, Quatermass attempts to rescue him -- and discovers the truth behind an alien invasion conspiracy and cover-up.  “Marsh, your face! There was something on your face! Are you alright? Let me take a look. You know, for a moment, I could have sworn I saw something that looked like a big black bubble.”   You can find this and all our previous episodes at: <a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dfb211ca-6fc0-4b24-a343-80c585a15c05/REEL-BRITANNIA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Amazon Music</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: <a href="https://gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reelbritannia@gmail.com</a>     #hammer #hammerhorror #quatermass #britmovie #reelbritannia   <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott, Steven and Mark]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">9b3b6224-2152-439a-a62a-5abd4fb504d3</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2022 15:59:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871990/rb_111_final.mp3" length="83583508" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. The third in our series of Hammer horror movies this week and the return of Brian Donlevy in Quatermass 2 (1957)  Quatermass 2...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. The third in our series of Hammer horror movies this week and the return of Brian Donlevy in Quatermass 2 (1957)  Quatermass 2 “Professor Bernard Quatermass (Brian Donlevy), in his attempts to convince the British government to colonize the moon, learns that thousands of meteorites are landing in the same location on Earth. When his colleague Marsh (Bryan Forbes) joins him in a quest to uncover the truth, they discover a government complex built around the landing spot. When Marsh goes missing, Quatermass attempts to rescue him -- and discovers the truth behind an alien invasion conspiracy and cover-up.  “Marsh, your face! There was something on your face! Are you alright? Let me take a look. You know, for a moment, I could have sworn I saw something that looked like a big black bubble.”   You can find this and all our previous episodes at: <a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dfb211ca-6fc0-4b24-a343-80c585a15c05/REEL-BRITANNIA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Amazon Music</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: <a href="https://gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reelbritannia@gmail.com</a>     #hammer #hammerhorror #quatermass #britmovie #reelbritannia   <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott, Steven and Mark]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5224</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>britmovie,hammer,hammer horror,quatermass</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/427928b96559e121e30974087284d90f.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>111</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 110 - Cash On Demand (1961)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-110-cash-on-demand-1961--60871941</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. It’s our ‘COVID delayed Christmas episode’….but is it a Christmas movie? Steven says yes, Tony says no, Scott doesn’t care either way as it is cracking movie from 1961 starring Peter Cushing and Andre Morell from the legendary Hammer studios: Cash On Demand (1961)  “This tense and hugely entertaining heist thriller is a Hammer take on A Christmas Carol, which pits miserly and fastidious bank manager (Peter Cushing in sparkling form) against debonair robber André Morell, as a plot to rob a bank on Christmas Eve unfolds in almost real time.<br /> Reuniting Cushing and Morell, who had just played Holmes and Watson for Hammer in The Hound of the Baskervilles (and co-starred in the BBC's controversial 1954 adaptation of George Orwell's 1984), this ingenious suspenser is now regarded by many as one of Hammer’s best films.” “I detest brutality. I want bank robberies to be smoother and more sociable.” You can find this and all our previous episodes at:<br /> Amazon Music<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> #petercushing #cashondemand #britmovie #reelbritannia #hammer <br /> Thanks for listening <br /> Scott, Steven and Tony]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">780c9b47-dd6b-4e45-b5af-349eba6e70cf</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2022 18:31:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871941/rb110_final.mp3" length="46718777" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. It’s our ‘COVID delayed Christmas episode’….but is it a Christmas movie? Steven says yes, Tony says no, Scott doesn’t care either way as...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. It’s our ‘COVID delayed Christmas episode’….but is it a Christmas movie? Steven says yes, Tony says no, Scott doesn’t care either way as it is cracking movie from 1961 starring Peter Cushing and Andre Morell from the legendary Hammer studios: Cash On Demand (1961)  “This tense and hugely entertaining heist thriller is a Hammer take on A Christmas Carol, which pits miserly and fastidious bank manager (Peter Cushing in sparkling form) against debonair robber André Morell, as a plot to rob a bank on Christmas Eve unfolds in almost real time.<br /> Reuniting Cushing and Morell, who had just played Holmes and Watson for Hammer in The Hound of the Baskervilles (and co-starred in the BBC's controversial 1954 adaptation of George Orwell's 1984), this ingenious suspenser is now regarded by many as one of Hammer’s best films.” “I detest brutality. I want bank robberies to be smoother and more sociable.” You can find this and all our previous episodes at:<br /> Amazon Music<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> #petercushing #cashondemand #britmovie #reelbritannia #hammer <br /> Thanks for listening <br /> Scott, Steven and Tony]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2920</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>petercushingcashondemandbritmo</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a3fe6075c82dd18c503578e0ac6c589c.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>110</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 109 - Sexy Beast (2000)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-109-sexy-beast-2000--60871965</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. A special episode this week where Scott is joined by his fellow co hosts of the Stinking Pause podcast, Paul and Charlie to chat about mobsters, Marbella, and monkeys with Beatles haircuts. Sexy Beast (2000)  “Ex-villain Dove (Ray Winstone) has served his time behind bars, and is blissfully retired to a Spanish villa paradise with a wife he adores. But the idyll is shattered by the arrival of his nemesis Don Logan (Ben Kingsley), who is intent on persuading Gal to return to London for one last big job. Desperate not to sacrifice his enchanted existence, Dove is drawn into a shocking and explosive battle of wills with Logan, risking everything to protect the woman he loves.” “But quite frankly your attitude appalls me. It's not what you're saying. It's all this stuff you're not saying. Insinnuendos.”<br /> (Incidentally….try finding a decent quote from this film that hasn’t got swearing in it!) You can find this and all our previous episodes at:<br /> Amazon Music<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> #raywinstone #sexybeast #britmovie #reelbritannia<br /> #nonononononononononononononononononono <br /> Thanks for listening <br /> Scott, Paul and Charlie]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">d259ed39-05f0-4c6e-ae92-a61c2a8a0d92</guid><pubDate>Sun, 28 Nov 2021 12:17:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871965/rb109_final.mp3" length="49188912" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. A special episode this week where Scott is joined by his fellow co hosts of the Stinking Pause podcast, Paul and Charlie to chat about...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. A special episode this week where Scott is joined by his fellow co hosts of the Stinking Pause podcast, Paul and Charlie to chat about mobsters, Marbella, and monkeys with Beatles haircuts. Sexy Beast (2000)  “Ex-villain Dove (Ray Winstone) has served his time behind bars, and is blissfully retired to a Spanish villa paradise with a wife he adores. But the idyll is shattered by the arrival of his nemesis Don Logan (Ben Kingsley), who is intent on persuading Gal to return to London for one last big job. Desperate not to sacrifice his enchanted existence, Dove is drawn into a shocking and explosive battle of wills with Logan, risking everything to protect the woman he loves.” “But quite frankly your attitude appalls me. It's not what you're saying. It's all this stuff you're not saying. Insinnuendos.”<br /> (Incidentally….try finding a decent quote from this film that hasn’t got swearing in it!) You can find this and all our previous episodes at:<br /> Amazon Music<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> #raywinstone #sexybeast #britmovie #reelbritannia<br /> #nonononononononononononononononononono <br /> Thanks for listening <br /> Scott, Paul and Charlie]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3075</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fb7c7689021a74e22926b77f44e35723.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>109</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 108 - Restless Natives (1985)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-108-restless-natives-1985--60871907</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Eighties Caledonian comedy this week with a tale of modern day highland highwaymen Join Scott and Steven as they chat about Restless Natives (1985)  “A humorous tale of 'underemployed' Scots Ronnie and Will, who live in the majestic city of Edinburgh.<br /> Tired of having no money and tempted by the untapped wealth of the international tourists who swarm through their city, Ronnie and Will hatch a plot to achieve fame and fortune.” “Guns are for LASSIES! Nobody seems to put the BOOT in any more!” You can find this and all our previous episodes at:<br /> Amazon Music<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> #britmovie #reelbritannia #podcast #movie #bigcountry #scotmovie <br /> Thanks for listening <br /> Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">867dad49-44fe-4337-8438-1e7c48d6c75c</guid><pubDate>Sun, 07 Nov 2021 08:27:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871907/rb_108_final.mp3" length="61402939" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Eighties Caledonian comedy this week with a tale of modern day highland highwaymen Join Scott and Steven as they chat about Restless...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Eighties Caledonian comedy this week with a tale of modern day highland highwaymen Join Scott and Steven as they chat about Restless Natives (1985)  “A humorous tale of 'underemployed' Scots Ronnie and Will, who live in the majestic city of Edinburgh.<br /> Tired of having no money and tempted by the untapped wealth of the international tourists who swarm through their city, Ronnie and Will hatch a plot to achieve fame and fortune.” “Guns are for LASSIES! Nobody seems to put the BOOT in any more!” You can find this and all our previous episodes at:<br /> Amazon Music<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> #britmovie #reelbritannia #podcast #movie #bigcountry #scotmovie <br /> Thanks for listening <br /> Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3838</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>britmoviereelbritanniapodcastm</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/686e176af2025e0ebc05d08b66f0316a.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>108</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 107 - Dead Of Night (1945)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-107-dead-of-night-1945--60871928</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. The second feature in our British horror movie double bill this weekend – the classic ‘Dead Of Night’ (1945)  Architect Walter Craig, seeking the possibility of some work at a country farmhouse, soon finds himself once again stuck in his recurring nightmare. Dreading the end of the dream that he knows is coming, he must first listen to all the assembled guests’ own bizarre tales. “Just room for one inside, sir.” You can find this and all our previous episodes at:<br /> Amazon Music<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> #halloween #britmovie #reelbritannia #deadofnight <br /> Thanks for listening <br /> Scott, Steven and Anthony]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">4e9eec87-bc5d-4011-8bca-c23c496784b4</guid><pubDate>Sun, 31 Oct 2021 15:25:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871928/rb107_final.mp3" length="97169793" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. The second feature in our British horror movie double bill this weekend – the classic ‘Dead Of Night’ (1945)  Architect Walter Craig,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. The second feature in our British horror movie double bill this weekend – the classic ‘Dead Of Night’ (1945)  Architect Walter Craig, seeking the possibility of some work at a country farmhouse, soon finds himself once again stuck in his recurring nightmare. Dreading the end of the dream that he knows is coming, he must first listen to all the assembled guests’ own bizarre tales. “Just room for one inside, sir.” You can find this and all our previous episodes at:<br /> Amazon Music<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> #halloween #britmovie #reelbritannia #deadofnight <br /> Thanks for listening <br /> Scott, Steven and Anthony]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6074</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>halloweenbritmoviehorrormovied</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5918255162c1739d8a3a0675f3b78944.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>107</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 106 - Hammer Britannia 002 - X The Unknown (1956)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-106-hammer-britannia-002-x-the-unknown-1956--60871926</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. The first of two classic British horror movies for you this Halloween weekend and the second in our Hammer Horror retrospective  Join Scott, Steven and Mark as they chat about ‘X The Unknown’ from 1956. With a script by Jimmy Sangster, a score by James Bernard and a cast featuring Dean Jagger, Edward Chapman, Leo McKern and Anthony Newley, it is a genuine classic from the early days of Hammer horror. British commandos on manoeuvres become ill with mysterious symptoms and horrific burns. Dr. Adam Royston (Dean Jagger), an atomic scientist from a nearby research station, suspects lethal radiation ... but is mystified by the cause. At a nearby hospital, the phenomenon reappears and engulfs more innocent people, including a hospital orderly whose skin melts away from his body! Dr. Royston speculates that the unknown is on a quest to absorb radiation and expand in size and range as it claims more and more victims. As time runs short, he becomes desperate to trap the entity before its power overcomes mankind! “It's on its way for the biggest meal of its life!” You can find this and all our previous episodes at:<br /> Amazon Music<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> #hammer #hammerhorror #britmovie #reelbritannia <br /> Thanks for listening <br /> Scott, Steven and Mark]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">d5b2eba3-d4af-4359-bdf2-3df16a5273b3</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 Oct 2021 15:20:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871926/rb106_final.mp3" length="64650084" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. The first of two classic British horror movies for you this Halloween weekend and the second in our Hammer Horror retrospective  Join...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. The first of two classic British horror movies for you this Halloween weekend and the second in our Hammer Horror retrospective  Join Scott, Steven and Mark as they chat about ‘X The Unknown’ from 1956. With a script by Jimmy Sangster, a score by James Bernard and a cast featuring Dean Jagger, Edward Chapman, Leo McKern and Anthony Newley, it is a genuine classic from the early days of Hammer horror. British commandos on manoeuvres become ill with mysterious symptoms and horrific burns. Dr. Adam Royston (Dean Jagger), an atomic scientist from a nearby research station, suspects lethal radiation ... but is mystified by the cause. At a nearby hospital, the phenomenon reappears and engulfs more innocent people, including a hospital orderly whose skin melts away from his body! Dr. Royston speculates that the unknown is on a quest to absorb radiation and expand in size and range as it claims more and more victims. As time runs short, he becomes desperate to trap the entity before its power overcomes mankind! “It's on its way for the biggest meal of its life!” You can find this and all our previous episodes at:<br /> Amazon Music<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> #hammer #hammerhorror #britmovie #reelbritannia <br /> Thanks for listening <br /> Scott, Steven and Mark]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4041</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>hammerhammerhorrorpodcastbritm</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7f8cb27c1bed99aafa042281d092013c.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>106</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 105 - Goldfinger (1964)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-105-goldfinger-1964--60871967</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. This week, Scott and Steven and Tony continue their tribute to the legendary Sean Connery with, of course, a Bond film.<br /> Join us we chat about painted ladies, pernicious headwear and Pussy Galore in Goldfinger (1964)  James Bond (Sir Sean Connery) is back and his next mission takes him to Fort Knox, where Auric Goldfinger (Gert Fröbe) and his henchman are planning to raid Fort Knox and obliterate the world economy. To save the world once again, Bond will need to become friends with Goldfinger, dodge killer hats, and avoid Goldfinger's personal pilot, the sexy Pussy Galore (Honor Blackman). She might not have feelings for Bond, but will 007 help her change her mind? “My dear girl, there are some things that just aren't done, such as drinking Dom Perignon '53 above the temperature of 38 degrees Fahrenheit. That's just as bad as listening to the Beatles without earmuffs!” You can find this and all our previous episodes at:<br /> Amazon Music<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> #007movies #seanconnery #jamesbond #britmovie #podcast <br /> Thanks for listening <br /> Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">da784294-ae86-4798-9332-993ec080b9c6</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2021 11:53:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871967/rb105_final.mp3" length="67931874" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. This week, Scott and Steven and Tony continue their tribute to the legendary Sean Connery with, of course, a Bond film.
 Join us we chat...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. This week, Scott and Steven and Tony continue their tribute to the legendary Sean Connery with, of course, a Bond film.<br /> Join us we chat about painted ladies, pernicious headwear and Pussy Galore in Goldfinger (1964)  James Bond (Sir Sean Connery) is back and his next mission takes him to Fort Knox, where Auric Goldfinger (Gert Fröbe) and his henchman are planning to raid Fort Knox and obliterate the world economy. To save the world once again, Bond will need to become friends with Goldfinger, dodge killer hats, and avoid Goldfinger's personal pilot, the sexy Pussy Galore (Honor Blackman). She might not have feelings for Bond, but will 007 help her change her mind? “My dear girl, there are some things that just aren't done, such as drinking Dom Perignon '53 above the temperature of 38 degrees Fahrenheit. That's just as bad as listening to the Beatles without earmuffs!” You can find this and all our previous episodes at:<br /> Amazon Music<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> #007movies #seanconnery #jamesbond #britmovie #podcast <br /> Thanks for listening <br /> Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4246</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>007moviesseanconneryjamesbondb</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c20219e43015396e7a2eea9295441bcd.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>105</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 104 - Robin and Marian (1976)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-104-robin-and-marian-1976--60871933</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. This week, Scott, and Steven pay tribute to one of this country’s finest actors . Join us for the first of two special episodes featuring Sean Connery – this week, we take a look at Robin and Marian (1976) also starring Audrey Hepburn, Robert Shaw and Richard Harris.  It is twenty years after Robin Hood's heroics against Prince John and the Sheriff of Nottingham. Since then, Robin (Sir Sean Connery) has spent all his time outside of England, fighting as Richard the Lionheart's right-hand man in the Crusades and in France. His only connection to his past life in Sherwood Forest is his faithful companion, Little John (Nicol Williamson). However, Richard the Lionheart is now dead and a war-weary, middle-aged Robin decides to return to England. His first priority: rekindle his relationship with Maid Marian (Audrey Hepburn). However, if he figured on a peaceful life, he didn't bargain on the machinations of the Sheriff of Nottingham (Robert Shaw) and King John (Sir Ian Holm). “No more scars, Robin. It's too much to lose you twice.” You can find this and all our previous episodes at:<br /> Amazon Music<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> #seanconnery #audreyhepburn#robertshaw #britmovie #reelbritannia <br /> Thanks for listening <br /> Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">cef87037-0d30-4c58-9469-b1b2c52bf3e4</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2021 12:23:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871933/rb104_final.mp3" length="60723756" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. This week, Scott, and Steven pay tribute to one of this country’s finest actors . Join us for the first of two special episodes...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. This week, Scott, and Steven pay tribute to one of this country’s finest actors . Join us for the first of two special episodes featuring Sean Connery – this week, we take a look at Robin and Marian (1976) also starring Audrey Hepburn, Robert Shaw and Richard Harris.  It is twenty years after Robin Hood's heroics against Prince John and the Sheriff of Nottingham. Since then, Robin (Sir Sean Connery) has spent all his time outside of England, fighting as Richard the Lionheart's right-hand man in the Crusades and in France. His only connection to his past life in Sherwood Forest is his faithful companion, Little John (Nicol Williamson). However, Richard the Lionheart is now dead and a war-weary, middle-aged Robin decides to return to England. His first priority: rekindle his relationship with Maid Marian (Audrey Hepburn). However, if he figured on a peaceful life, he didn't bargain on the machinations of the Sheriff of Nottingham (Robert Shaw) and King John (Sir Ian Holm). “No more scars, Robin. It's too much to lose you twice.” You can find this and all our previous episodes at:<br /> Amazon Music<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> #seanconnery #audreyhepburn#robertshaw #britmovie #reelbritannia <br /> Thanks for listening <br /> Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3796</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>seanconneryaudreyhepburnrobert</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/65fd2257a9121168bdf4c7eebfd473d2.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>104</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 103 - North West Frontier (1959)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-103-north-west-frontier-1959--60871929</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. This week, Scott and Steven take a look at an all action fifties adventure starring Kenneth More, Lauren Bacall, Herbert Lom and Wilfred Hyde-White  Join us we chat about North West Frontier (1959) directed by J Lee Thompson In British-controlled India just after the turn of the 20th century, an English captain (Kenneth More) is asked to escort a maharajah's son out of town after an uprising by Muslim factions threatens the boy's life. As the captain sneaks the boy away with his governess (Lauren Bacall), danger seems to be all around. After another attack by rebels, the trio and a group of others -- including a journalist and an arms dealer -- secretly board an old train to try to escape to safety. “The British never seem to do anything until they've had a cup of tea, By which time it's too late” You can find this and all our previous episodes at:<br /> Amazon Music<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> #kennethmore #britmovie #reelbritannia <br /> Thanks for listening <br /> Scott and Steven  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">d34f1f47-d5b5-4289-9509-d3d0f6b010bd</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2021 21:52:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871929/rb103_final.mp3" length="65399468" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. This week, Scott and Steven take a look at an all action fifties adventure starring Kenneth More, Lauren Bacall, Herbert Lom and Wilfred...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. This week, Scott and Steven take a look at an all action fifties adventure starring Kenneth More, Lauren Bacall, Herbert Lom and Wilfred Hyde-White  Join us we chat about North West Frontier (1959) directed by J Lee Thompson In British-controlled India just after the turn of the 20th century, an English captain (Kenneth More) is asked to escort a maharajah's son out of town after an uprising by Muslim factions threatens the boy's life. As the captain sneaks the boy away with his governess (Lauren Bacall), danger seems to be all around. After another attack by rebels, the trio and a group of others -- including a journalist and an arms dealer -- secretly board an old train to try to escape to safety. “The British never seem to do anything until they've had a cup of tea, By which time it's too late” You can find this and all our previous episodes at:<br /> Amazon Music<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> #kennethmore #britmovie #reelbritannia <br /> Thanks for listening <br /> Scott and Steven  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4088</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>northwestfrontier1959</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f5061c3fb7277a64f07c78422d1c99c5.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>103</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 102 - Dad's Army The Movie (1971)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-102-dad-s-army-the-movie-1971--60871931</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. This week, Scott, Steven and Tony take a look at the big screen adventures of this country’s finest troop of wartime warriors<br /> Join us we chat about Dad’s Army, The Movie from 1971 starring Arthur Lowe, John le Mesurier and the cast one of the greatest ever UK TV sitcoms in their finest hour.  When World War Two breaks out, the small seaside town of Walmington-on-Sea finds itself less than ably defended by the elderly and inept members of Captain Mainwaring's home guard unit. Put on manoeuvres by a visiting Major-General, Mainwaring's men manage to bungle one task after another. However, when a group of Germans from a scout plane take the Mayor hostage at the church hall, the clueless soldiers might still have a chance of saving the day! “We're the Local Defence Volunteers, and I'm their appointed commander, Captain Mainwaring, and I must ask you to keep your hands off my privates!” You can find this and all our previous episodes at:<br /> Amazon Music<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> #dadsarmy #britmovie #reelbritannia <br /> Thanks for listening <br /> Scott, Steven and Tony]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ffb479c4-7632-4e62-b296-d52ad1c0af21</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2021 17:48:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871931/rb_102_final.mp3" length="43441983" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. This week, Scott, Steven and Tony take a look at the big screen adventures of this country’s finest troop of wartime warriors
 Join us...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. This week, Scott, Steven and Tony take a look at the big screen adventures of this country’s finest troop of wartime warriors<br /> Join us we chat about Dad’s Army, The Movie from 1971 starring Arthur Lowe, John le Mesurier and the cast one of the greatest ever UK TV sitcoms in their finest hour.  When World War Two breaks out, the small seaside town of Walmington-on-Sea finds itself less than ably defended by the elderly and inept members of Captain Mainwaring's home guard unit. Put on manoeuvres by a visiting Major-General, Mainwaring's men manage to bungle one task after another. However, when a group of Germans from a scout plane take the Mayor hostage at the church hall, the clueless soldiers might still have a chance of saving the day! “We're the Local Defence Volunteers, and I'm their appointed commander, Captain Mainwaring, and I must ask you to keep your hands off my privates!” You can find this and all our previous episodes at:<br /> Amazon Music<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> #dadsarmy #britmovie #reelbritannia <br /> Thanks for listening <br /> Scott, Steven and Tony]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2716</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>dadsarmyreelbritanniabritmovie</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/403c1804514dee43b73c2addebd754f6.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>102</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 101 - Hammer Britannia 001 - The Quatermass Xperiment (1955)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-101-hammer-britannia-001-the-quatermass-xperiment-1955--60871936</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. At last, with our 100th episode celebrations out the way, Scott and Steven are joined once again by Mark from The Good The Bad and the Odd podcast, and author of ‘Quatermass In Television And Movies’, for the first movie in our long awaited Hammer horror retrospective. Join us we take a look at The Quatermass Xperiment (1955) starring Brian Donlevy, and featuring Lionel Jeffries, Jack Warner, Thora Hird and Sam Kydd.  In the countryside of London, a rocket crashes on a farm and Professor Bernard Quatermass and Scotland Yard Inspector Lomax arrive in the spot. The rocket was launched by Prof. Quatermass with the astronauts Victor Carroon, Greene and Reichebheim; however only Carroon is found very sick in the cabin. He is transported to a private clinic to stay under observation despite the protests of his wife Mrs. Judith Carroon. She bribes a nurse to bring Carroon to her and she finds that he is transforming into a monster. Carroon escapes, killing people and animals during his metamorphosis while the Scotland Yard is hunting him down and Dr. Quatermass discovers that his process is an alien invasion. “There's no room for personal feelings in science, Judith!” You can find this and all our previous episodes at:<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com And don’t forget you can join Mark over at The Good The Bad and the Odd at :<br /> http://www.thegoodthebadandtheodd.com/ #hammer #hammerhorror #quatermass #britmovie #reelbritannia   Thanks for listening <br /> Scott, Steven and Mark]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">973826a4-c89d-4067-a4e4-72ae23157ffe</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2021 18:24:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871936/rb_101_final.mp3" length="71928436" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. At last, with our 100th episode celebrations out the way, Scott and Steven are joined once again by Mark from The Good The Bad and the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. At last, with our 100th episode celebrations out the way, Scott and Steven are joined once again by Mark from The Good The Bad and the Odd podcast, and author of ‘Quatermass In Television And Movies’, for the first movie in our long awaited Hammer horror retrospective. Join us we take a look at The Quatermass Xperiment (1955) starring Brian Donlevy, and featuring Lionel Jeffries, Jack Warner, Thora Hird and Sam Kydd.  In the countryside of London, a rocket crashes on a farm and Professor Bernard Quatermass and Scotland Yard Inspector Lomax arrive in the spot. The rocket was launched by Prof. Quatermass with the astronauts Victor Carroon, Greene and Reichebheim; however only Carroon is found very sick in the cabin. He is transported to a private clinic to stay under observation despite the protests of his wife Mrs. Judith Carroon. She bribes a nurse to bring Carroon to her and she finds that he is transforming into a monster. Carroon escapes, killing people and animals during his metamorphosis while the Scotland Yard is hunting him down and Dr. Quatermass discovers that his process is an alien invasion. “There's no room for personal feelings in science, Judith!” You can find this and all our previous episodes at:<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com And don’t forget you can join Mark over at The Good The Bad and the Odd at :<br /> http://www.thegoodthebadandtheodd.com/ #hammer #hammerhorror #quatermass #britmovie #reelbritannia   Thanks for listening <br /> Scott, Steven and Mark]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4496</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>thequatermassxperiment1955</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/845711f3f3dd7176058f51e1bfc27ee0.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>101</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 100 - The Third Man (1949)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-100-the-third-man-1949--60871945</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. A very special episode this week as we celebrate our 4th birthday as well as our 100th episode. Joining us is our good friend Anthony from the Glass Onion: On John Lennon podcast to chat about one of the greatest British movies of all time<br /> Join us we take a look at The Third Man (1949) starring Joseph Cotton, Trevor Howard and Orson Welles  Pulp novelist Holly Martins travels to shadowy, postwar Vienna, only to find himself investigating the mysterious death of an old friend, black-market opportunist Harry Lime—and thus begins this legendary tale of love, deception, and murder. Thanks to brilliant performances by Joseph Cotten, Alida Valli, and Orson Welles; Anton Karas's evocative zither score; Graham Greene’s razor-sharp dialogue; and Robert Krasker’s dramatic use of light and shadow, The Third Man, directed by the inimitable Carol Reed, only grows in stature as the years pass. “Don't be so gloomy. After all, it's not that awful. Like the fella says, in Italy for 30 years under the Borgias they had warfare, terror, murder, and bloodshed, but they produced Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and the Renaissance. In Switzerland they had brotherly love - they had 500 years of democracy and peace, and what did that produce? The cuckoo clock. So long, Holly.” <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VvXKm2deh0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VvXKm2deh0</a> You can find this and all our previous episodes at:<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com You can listen to Glass Onion: On John Lennon at https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/glass-onion-on-john-lennon/id1473867166 Join Anthony for Film Gold at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-gold/id1544641271 <br /> #thethirdman #orsonwelles   Thanks for listening <br /> Scott and Steven  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">41516c3f-49b4-43c0-86ce-85786987a792</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2021 12:00:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871945/rb100_final.mp3" length="93930192" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. A very special episode this week as we celebrate our 4th birthday as well as our 100th episode. Joining us is our good friend Anthony...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. A very special episode this week as we celebrate our 4th birthday as well as our 100th episode. Joining us is our good friend Anthony from the Glass Onion: On John Lennon podcast to chat about one of the greatest British movies of all time<br /> Join us we take a look at The Third Man (1949) starring Joseph Cotton, Trevor Howard and Orson Welles  Pulp novelist Holly Martins travels to shadowy, postwar Vienna, only to find himself investigating the mysterious death of an old friend, black-market opportunist Harry Lime—and thus begins this legendary tale of love, deception, and murder. Thanks to brilliant performances by Joseph Cotten, Alida Valli, and Orson Welles; Anton Karas's evocative zither score; Graham Greene’s razor-sharp dialogue; and Robert Krasker’s dramatic use of light and shadow, The Third Man, directed by the inimitable Carol Reed, only grows in stature as the years pass. “Don't be so gloomy. After all, it's not that awful. Like the fella says, in Italy for 30 years under the Borgias they had warfare, terror, murder, and bloodshed, but they produced Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and the Renaissance. In Switzerland they had brotherly love - they had 500 years of democracy and peace, and what did that produce? The cuckoo clock. So long, Holly.” <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VvXKm2deh0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VvXKm2deh0</a> You can find this and all our previous episodes at:<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com You can listen to Glass Onion: On John Lennon at https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/glass-onion-on-john-lennon/id1473867166 Join Anthony for Film Gold at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/film-gold/id1544641271 <br /> #thethirdman #orsonwelles   Thanks for listening <br /> Scott and Steven  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5871</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>thethirdman1949</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9168caa25d4b7f8afe9adedc6ad84d02.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>100</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 099 - Man of the Moment (1955)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-099-man-of-the-moment-1955--60871982</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. In the latest episode, Scott and Steven review the third in our season of movies starring one of nation’s favourite and best loved entertainers. Join us we take a look at Man of the Moment from 1955 starring Norman Wisdom  A lowly filing clerk in a Whitehall ministry, Norman, finds himself propelled to head of the office when both of his superiors are away, one ill and one on leave.<br /> Meanwhile, developments around the Pacific have put Tawaki - a small, independent island nation - at the centre of world affairs: its unique geology makes one of its outlying islands the perfect location for a world power to establish a new strategic outpost. Many have been making representations to the island's Queen, but so far she has yet to make a decision.<br /> Hoping to impress the British case upon her, the ministry dispatches a delegation to an international conference in Geneva - and they are in need of a filing clerk to assist. Roping the initially reluctant Norman along for the trip, the party make quick progress to the Swiss city.<br /> Once ensconced in their luxury hotel, Norman finds that his room is little more than servants' quarters, bare and unpleasant in the building's attic space. Attempting to tip some dirty shaving water out of the ceiling-level window, he instead drops the whole bowl, which smashes on the head of one of the British delegates, who happens to be standing on a balcony below.<br /> With one of their number incapacitated, the other officials from the department are forced to call Norman in to take his place at the following day's meetings - but when his idol, a beautiful film star named Sonia, arrives in the VIP gallery Norman becomes rather distracted and unintentionally uses a veto power against British interests!<br /> The vote, however, pleases the delegation from Tawaki and Norman soon finds himself - personally - in great favour with their Queen. As the world's major players seek his influence for their own interest over the Pacific nation, Norman finds himself repeatedly on the run and even under threat of assassination... You can find this and all our previous episodes at:<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com #normanwisdom #manofthemoment   Thanks for listening <br /> Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">b6f3b935-1c7e-4297-9936-38b17a11a8f4</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2021 07:42:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871982/rb099_final.mp3" length="55580351" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. In the latest episode, Scott and Steven review the third in our season of movies starring one of nation’s favourite and best loved...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. In the latest episode, Scott and Steven review the third in our season of movies starring one of nation’s favourite and best loved entertainers. Join us we take a look at Man of the Moment from 1955 starring Norman Wisdom  A lowly filing clerk in a Whitehall ministry, Norman, finds himself propelled to head of the office when both of his superiors are away, one ill and one on leave.<br /> Meanwhile, developments around the Pacific have put Tawaki - a small, independent island nation - at the centre of world affairs: its unique geology makes one of its outlying islands the perfect location for a world power to establish a new strategic outpost. Many have been making representations to the island's Queen, but so far she has yet to make a decision.<br /> Hoping to impress the British case upon her, the ministry dispatches a delegation to an international conference in Geneva - and they are in need of a filing clerk to assist. Roping the initially reluctant Norman along for the trip, the party make quick progress to the Swiss city.<br /> Once ensconced in their luxury hotel, Norman finds that his room is little more than servants' quarters, bare and unpleasant in the building's attic space. Attempting to tip some dirty shaving water out of the ceiling-level window, he instead drops the whole bowl, which smashes on the head of one of the British delegates, who happens to be standing on a balcony below.<br /> With one of their number incapacitated, the other officials from the department are forced to call Norman in to take his place at the following day's meetings - but when his idol, a beautiful film star named Sonia, arrives in the VIP gallery Norman becomes rather distracted and unintentionally uses a veto power against British interests!<br /> The vote, however, pleases the delegation from Tawaki and Norman soon finds himself - personally - in great favour with their Queen. As the world's major players seek his influence for their own interest over the Pacific nation, Norman finds himself repeatedly on the run and even under threat of assassination... You can find this and all our previous episodes at:<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com #normanwisdom #manofthemoment   Thanks for listening <br /> Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3474</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>manofthemoment1955normanwisdom</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2ac9414d3fc3e40db2ded66a81d63b81.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>99</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 098 - Hunger (2008)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-098-hunger-2008--60871935</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. In the latest episode, Scott and Steven review the debut feature from British director, Steve McQueen – a compelling and unforgettable portrayal of life within The Maze prison at the time of the 1981 hunger strike. Join us we take a look at Michael Fassbender as Bobby Sands in Hunger (2008)  “Focusing on the 1981 hunger strikes by Republican prisoners in Northern Ireland. Bobby Sands is one of a group of prisoners who first “took to the blanket” with a “dirty protest” in pursuit of their claims for recognition as political prisoners. Sands then became the first one of the group to embark on a hunger strike that was to end in his death.” “I'm clear of the reasons Dom. I'm clear of all the repercussions. I will act and I will not stand by and do nothing.” You can find this and all our previous episodes at:<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> Thanks for listening Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">62126b43-cec1-45c3-b176-095385a56b7e</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 May 2021 09:35:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871935/rb098_final.mp3" length="60613822" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. In the latest episode, Scott and Steven review the debut feature from British director, Steve McQueen – a compelling and unforgettable...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. In the latest episode, Scott and Steven review the debut feature from British director, Steve McQueen – a compelling and unforgettable portrayal of life within The Maze prison at the time of the 1981 hunger strike. Join us we take a look at Michael Fassbender as Bobby Sands in Hunger (2008)  “Focusing on the 1981 hunger strikes by Republican prisoners in Northern Ireland. Bobby Sands is one of a group of prisoners who first “took to the blanket” with a “dirty protest” in pursuit of their claims for recognition as political prisoners. Sands then became the first one of the group to embark on a hunger strike that was to end in his death.” “I'm clear of the reasons Dom. I'm clear of all the repercussions. I will act and I will not stand by and do nothing.” You can find this and all our previous episodes at:<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> Thanks for listening Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3789</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>hungerfassbendermcqueen</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b96d9288b5713747297d642d1f018fb6.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>98</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 097 - Performance (1970)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-097-performance-1970--60871938</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. In the latest episode, Scott and Steven are joined by Booze from the Sweet Feathery Jesus podcast to chat about bald heads, bathtubs, and beans. Join us we take a look at Mick Jagger and James Fox in Performance (1970)  “After killing a rival in self-defence, hoodlum Chas (James Fox) must flee both from the law and from his boss, Harry Flowers. He eventually moves into a house owned by Turner (Mick Jagger), a former rock star who lives with female companions Pherber (Anita Pallenberg) and Lucy (Michele Breton). Chas and Turner initially clash, but Turner becomes fascinated with Chas' life as a criminal. Through drugs and a series of psychological battles with Turner, Chas emerges a different man.” “You're a comical little geezer. You'll look funny when you're fifty.” You can find this and all our previous episodes at: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: <a href="https://gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reelbritannia@gmail.com</a>   And of course, please take a listen to the marvellous Sweet Feathery Jesus podcast at: <a href="http://www.sweetfeatheryjesus.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://www.sweetfeatheryjesus.com/</a> <br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">7e0cb5ea-093c-4178-b759-e9edfaa27f5f</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2021 18:06:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871938/rb097_final.mp3" length="42357788" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. In the latest episode, Scott and Steven are joined by Booze from the Sweet Feathery Jesus podcast to chat about bald heads, bathtubs,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. In the latest episode, Scott and Steven are joined by Booze from the Sweet Feathery Jesus podcast to chat about bald heads, bathtubs, and beans. Join us we take a look at Mick Jagger and James Fox in Performance (1970)  “After killing a rival in self-defence, hoodlum Chas (James Fox) must flee both from the law and from his boss, Harry Flowers. He eventually moves into a house owned by Turner (Mick Jagger), a former rock star who lives with female companions Pherber (Anita Pallenberg) and Lucy (Michele Breton). Chas and Turner initially clash, but Turner becomes fascinated with Chas' life as a criminal. Through drugs and a series of psychological battles with Turner, Chas emerges a different man.” “You're a comical little geezer. You'll look funny when you're fifty.” You can find this and all our previous episodes at: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: <a href="https://gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reelbritannia@gmail.com</a>   And of course, please take a listen to the marvellous Sweet Feathery Jesus podcast at: <a href="http://www.sweetfeatheryjesus.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://www.sweetfeatheryjesus.com/</a> <br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2648</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>performance1970jaggerroeg</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e3e60031d3532cec18d5a3e2c210f6b7.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>97</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 096 - Doctor Who and the Daleks (1965)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-096-doctor-who-and-the-daleks-1965--60871939</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. In the latest episode, Scott and Steven are joined once again by Mark from The Good The Bad and the Odd podcast for a tale featuring interplanetary peril, petrified forests and Peter Cushing Join us we take a look at Doctor Who and the Daleks (1965)  “When Dr. Who shows his time machine TARDIS to the clumsy Ian, who is boyfriend of his granddaughter Barbara, he accidentally transport them and Dr. Who's granddaughter Susan to somewhere in space and time. They explore the spot and see a city; Dr. Who fakes a leak in the fluid and they go to the city to seek mercury to refill the component. They are captured by the Daleks and soon they learn that a war between Daleks and Thals has destroyed the planet. Further they are exposed to radiation and only the Thals have the antidote. The Daleks send Susan to find the cure and she meets the Thal Alydon that has the antidote and wants to negotiate with the Daleks to exchange for food. But the cruel Daleks want to destroy the Thals to rule the world." “You are different from them and they are afraid of anything different. And what people are afraid of, they try to destroy." You can find this and all our previous episodes at:<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com   You can find Mark’s excellent podcast at: https://www.thegoodthebadandtheodd.com   <br /> Thanks for listening <br /> Scott and Steven #drwho #daleks #petercushing #amicus]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">c3bee6df-98db-42b6-ae4e-1b11654a9502</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2021 09:44:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871939/rb096_final.mp3" length="54107053" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. In the latest episode, Scott and Steven are joined once again by Mark from The Good The Bad and the Odd podcast for a tale featuring...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. In the latest episode, Scott and Steven are joined once again by Mark from The Good The Bad and the Odd podcast for a tale featuring interplanetary peril, petrified forests and Peter Cushing Join us we take a look at Doctor Who and the Daleks (1965)  “When Dr. Who shows his time machine TARDIS to the clumsy Ian, who is boyfriend of his granddaughter Barbara, he accidentally transport them and Dr. Who's granddaughter Susan to somewhere in space and time. They explore the spot and see a city; Dr. Who fakes a leak in the fluid and they go to the city to seek mercury to refill the component. They are captured by the Daleks and soon they learn that a war between Daleks and Thals has destroyed the planet. Further they are exposed to radiation and only the Thals have the antidote. The Daleks send Susan to find the cure and she meets the Thal Alydon that has the antidote and wants to negotiate with the Daleks to exchange for food. But the cruel Daleks want to destroy the Thals to rule the world." “You are different from them and they are afraid of anything different. And what people are afraid of, they try to destroy." You can find this and all our previous episodes at:<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com   You can find Mark’s excellent podcast at: https://www.thegoodthebadandtheodd.com   <br /> Thanks for listening <br /> Scott and Steven #drwho #daleks #petercushing #amicus]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3382</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>dalekdoctorwhocushing</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/693c74e40448494c999a84b17df102a7.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>96</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 095 - Brassed Off (1996)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-095-brassed-off-1996--60871937</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. In the latest episode, Scott is joined by Steven to chat about a movie featuring fading communities, Thatcher and flugelhorns. Join us we take a look at Brassed Off (1996)  “In existence for a hundred years, Grimley Colliery Brass band is as old as the mine. But the miners are now deciding whether to fight to keep the pit open, and the future for town and band looks bleak. Although the arrival of flugelhorn player Gloria injects some life into the players, and bandleader Danny continues to exhort them to continue in the national competition, frictions and pressures are all too evident. And whose side is Gloria actually on?” “The truth is, I thought it mattered - I thought that music mattered. But does it bollocks? Not compared to how people matter.” You can find this and all our previous episodes at:<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> Thanks for listening <br /> Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">76f51a29-97fa-4d3d-aa47-dd49dba88abb</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2021 13:09:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871937/rb095_final.mp3" length="45625393" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. In the latest episode, Scott is joined by Steven to chat about a movie featuring fading communities, Thatcher and flugelhorns. Join us...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. In the latest episode, Scott is joined by Steven to chat about a movie featuring fading communities, Thatcher and flugelhorns. Join us we take a look at Brassed Off (1996)  “In existence for a hundred years, Grimley Colliery Brass band is as old as the mine. But the miners are now deciding whether to fight to keep the pit open, and the future for town and band looks bleak. Although the arrival of flugelhorn player Gloria injects some life into the players, and bandleader Danny continues to exhort them to continue in the national competition, frictions and pressures are all too evident. And whose side is Gloria actually on?” “The truth is, I thought it mattered - I thought that music mattered. But does it bollocks? Not compared to how people matter.” You can find this and all our previous episodes at:<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> Thanks for listening <br /> Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2852</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brassedoff1996</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a94a5cef2ac37a4ea2a3a44b82b8bcdd.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>95</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 094 - Room At The Top (1959)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-094-room-at-the-top-1959--60871946</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. In the latest episode, Scott is joined by Steven for the next in the series of kitchen sink dramas. A tale of smoky factories, sultry French mistresses and suicide… Join us we take a look at Room At The Top (1959)  “The English factory town is dreary but Joe Lampton has landed a job with a future. To have something to do at night he joins a theatrical group. His boss's daughter Susan is playing ingenue roles on stage and in real life. She is attracted to Joe and Joe thinks about how much faster he will get ahead if he is the boss's son-in-law. This plan is complicated by his strong desire to be with an older woman who also belongs to the theatrical group. She is French and unhappily married. Joe believes he can get away with seeing both women.” “Don't worry about the way the world's run, lad. Enjoy it while you're young.” You can find this and all our previous episodes at:<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> Thanks for listening <br /> Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">68e2068d-b136-417f-92cb-a992d9a6015a</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2021 06:44:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871946/rb_094_room_at_the_top_final.mp3" length="59459846" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. In the latest episode, Scott is joined by Steven for the next in the series of kitchen sink dramas. A tale of smoky factories, sultry...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. In the latest episode, Scott is joined by Steven for the next in the series of kitchen sink dramas. A tale of smoky factories, sultry French mistresses and suicide… Join us we take a look at Room At The Top (1959)  “The English factory town is dreary but Joe Lampton has landed a job with a future. To have something to do at night he joins a theatrical group. His boss's daughter Susan is playing ingenue roles on stage and in real life. She is attracted to Joe and Joe thinks about how much faster he will get ahead if he is the boss's son-in-law. This plan is complicated by his strong desire to be with an older woman who also belongs to the theatrical group. She is French and unhappily married. Joe believes he can get away with seeing both women.” “Don't worry about the way the world's run, lad. Enjoy it while you're young.” You can find this and all our previous episodes at:<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> Thanks for listening <br /> Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3717</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>roomatthetopbritishnewwaveangr</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b75931092059b31a5ef3956163269771.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>94</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 093 - Young and Innocent (1937)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-093-young-and-innocent-1937--60871989</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. In the latest episode, Scott is joined by his co hosts from the official Talking Pictures TV Podcast, Mel and Daniel Join us we take a look at an early Hitchcock classic, Young and Innocent (1937)  An actress is murdered by her estranged husband, who is jealous of all of her young boyfriends. The next day, writer Robert Tisdall (who happens to be one such boyfriend) discovers her body on the beach. He runs to call the police, however, two witnesses think that he is the escaping murderer. Robert is arrested, but owing to a mix-up at the courthouse, he escapes and goes on the run with a Police Constable's daughter Erica, determined to prove his innocence. You can find this and all of our previous episodes at: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott, Mel and Daniel]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">07128eb8-3c53-4eb6-90ca-9ce1856674c7</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2021 12:17:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871989/young_and_innocent_rb_final.mp3" length="93643477" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. In the latest episode, Scott is joined by his co hosts from the official Talking Pictures TV Podcast, Mel and Daniel Join us we take a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. In the latest episode, Scott is joined by his co hosts from the official Talking Pictures TV Podcast, Mel and Daniel Join us we take a look at an early Hitchcock classic, Young and Innocent (1937)  An actress is murdered by her estranged husband, who is jealous of all of her young boyfriends. The next day, writer Robert Tisdall (who happens to be one such boyfriend) discovers her body on the beach. He runs to call the police, however, two witnesses think that he is the escaping murderer. Robert is arrested, but owing to a mix-up at the courthouse, he escapes and goes on the run with a Police Constable's daughter Erica, determined to prove his innocence. You can find this and all of our previous episodes at: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott, Mel and Daniel]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5853</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>youngandinnocent1937</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/550f6da5bc3902b922b48e404928b81e.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>93</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 092 - 24 Hour Party People (2002)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-092-24-hour-party-people-2002--60871999</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. In the latest episode (recorded back in November!) Scott welcomes back the original co host of the podcast, Tony, to chat about New Order, The Sex Pistols and Des O’Connor!  Join us as we take a look at 24 Hour Party People (2002), starring Steve Coogan in a tale featuring The Happy Mondays, the Hacienda and hang gliding. Manchester, 1976. Tony Wilson (Steve Coogan) is an ambitious but frustrated local TV news reporter looking for a way to make his mark. After witnessing a life-changing concert by a band known as the Sex Pistols, he persuades his station to televise one of their performances, and soon Manchester's punk groups are clamouring for him to manage them. Riding the wave of a musical revolution, Wilson and his friends create the legendary Factory Records label and The Hacienda club. You can find this and all of our previous episodes at:<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> Thanks for listening <br /> Scott and Tony]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f8f6183c-64f0-4986-8ce2-1b96ca9289ca</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2021 18:59:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871999/rb_092_final.mp3" length="46614293" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. In the latest episode (recorded back in November!) Scott welcomes back the original co host of the podcast, Tony, to chat about New...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. In the latest episode (recorded back in November!) Scott welcomes back the original co host of the podcast, Tony, to chat about New Order, The Sex Pistols and Des O’Connor!  Join us as we take a look at 24 Hour Party People (2002), starring Steve Coogan in a tale featuring The Happy Mondays, the Hacienda and hang gliding. Manchester, 1976. Tony Wilson (Steve Coogan) is an ambitious but frustrated local TV news reporter looking for a way to make his mark. After witnessing a life-changing concert by a band known as the Sex Pistols, he persuades his station to televise one of their performances, and soon Manchester's punk groups are clamouring for him to manage them. Riding the wave of a musical revolution, Wilson and his friends create the legendary Factory Records label and The Hacienda club. You can find this and all of our previous episodes at:<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> Thanks for listening <br /> Scott and Tony]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2914</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>24hourpartypeoplestevecoogan</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/12d822feb183a1c80778d62fbb5704ed.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>92</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 091 - Whistle Down the Wind (1961)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-091-whistle-down-the-wind-1961--60872003</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Rapidly running out of British Easter themed movies, Scott is joined by Steven for the tenuously linked Whistle Down The Wind (1961).  After a confusing exchange with a strange man (Alan Bates) they find hiding in their family barn, Kathy Bostock (Hayley Mills) and her young siblings jump to the conclusion that the man -- in reality an escaped killer -- is none other than Jesus Christ. Excitement erupts as word spreads among the children in their small farming community in northwest England. Adult scepticism abounds, until their father (Bernard Lee) catches wind of the tale and begins to investigate. “He’s not Jesus…he’s just a fella” You can find this and all of our previous episodes at:<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com #whistledownthewind #hayleymills #bryanforbes #alanbates #hesnotjesus <br /> Thanks for listening Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ae5db4fe-c34a-43e2-a427-16e8555b6ec9</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 Apr 2021 16:47:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60872003/rb_091_final.mp3" length="67754252" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Rapidly running out of British Easter themed movies, Scott is joined by Steven for the tenuously linked Whistle Down The Wind (1961)....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Rapidly running out of British Easter themed movies, Scott is joined by Steven for the tenuously linked Whistle Down The Wind (1961).  After a confusing exchange with a strange man (Alan Bates) they find hiding in their family barn, Kathy Bostock (Hayley Mills) and her young siblings jump to the conclusion that the man -- in reality an escaped killer -- is none other than Jesus Christ. Excitement erupts as word spreads among the children in their small farming community in northwest England. Adult scepticism abounds, until their father (Bernard Lee) catches wind of the tale and begins to investigate. “He’s not Jesus…he’s just a fella” You can find this and all of our previous episodes at:<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com #whistledownthewind #hayleymills #bryanforbes #alanbates #hesnotjesus <br /> Thanks for listening Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4235</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>whistledownthewindhayleymillsb</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9634b680d8ceed174ea4cdeb7921cfcd.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>91</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 090 - Private's Progress (1956)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-090-private-s-progress-1956--60871951</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. This week, Scott is joined by Steven to review the Boulting Brothers classic Private’s Progress (1956)  As World War II settles over England, university student Stanley Windrush (Ian Carmichael) receives his call-up. During training, Windrush is plunged into a thoroughly unfamiliar world, with his leading officer, Maj. Hitchcock, more apt to be found in a pub than on the base. There's also Pvt. Percy Fox (Richard Attenborough), a cunning working-class type always on the make, and the cold and crafty Bertram Tracepurcel (Dennis Price). All are being trained for an unusual mission inside Germany. #absoluteshower #britmovie #podpals “Good Lord - Windrush! What on earth are you doing dressed up as a Jerry? You're an absolute bounder.”   You can find this and all of our previous episodes at: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">b1a3b57c-0b03-4b1d-8643-2ea1beecbe83</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2021 18:56:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871951/rb_090_final.mp3" length="57968153" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. This week, Scott is joined by Steven to review the Boulting Brothers classic Private’s Progress (1956)  As World War II settles over...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia - a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. This week, Scott is joined by Steven to review the Boulting Brothers classic Private’s Progress (1956)  As World War II settles over England, university student Stanley Windrush (Ian Carmichael) receives his call-up. During training, Windrush is plunged into a thoroughly unfamiliar world, with his leading officer, Maj. Hitchcock, more apt to be found in a pub than on the base. There's also Pvt. Percy Fox (Richard Attenborough), a cunning working-class type always on the make, and the cold and crafty Bertram Tracepurcel (Dennis Price). All are being trained for an unusual mission inside Germany. #absoluteshower #britmovie #podpals “Good Lord - Windrush! What on earth are you doing dressed up as a Jerry? You're an absolute bounder.”   You can find this and all of our previous episodes at: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3623</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>privatesprogress1956terrythoma</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/dcde806cce4227d609331e6533b13a0f.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>90</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 089 - The Man Who Never Was (1956)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-089-the-man-who-never-was-1956--60871986</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. In the latest episode, Scott is joined by Tony to discuss the movie that recalls one of the most incredible incidents that occurred in World War Two. The story of Operation Mincemeat and The Man Who Never Was from 1956.  As the British military prepares to invade Sicily during World War II, intelligence agent Ewen Montagu (Clifton Webb) hatches a cunning plan to fool Germany into believing the Allies' true target is Greece. Concocting a fictitious British officer named Maj. William Martin, Montagu gathers false top-secret documents and personal letters to plant upon a corpse that will wash ashore in Spain. But the investigations of a German undercover agent (Stephen Boyd) could potentially expose the fraud.     You can find this and all of our previous episodes at: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Tony]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f95ca8d1-790e-48a1-9526-77540b2872a2</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2021 18:01:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871986/rb_089_final.mp3" length="48447737" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. In the latest episode, Scott is joined by Tony to discuss the movie that recalls one of the most incredible incidents that occurred in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. In the latest episode, Scott is joined by Tony to discuss the movie that recalls one of the most incredible incidents that occurred in World War Two. The story of Operation Mincemeat and The Man Who Never Was from 1956.  As the British military prepares to invade Sicily during World War II, intelligence agent Ewen Montagu (Clifton Webb) hatches a cunning plan to fool Germany into believing the Allies' true target is Greece. Concocting a fictitious British officer named Maj. William Martin, Montagu gathers false top-secret documents and personal letters to plant upon a corpse that will wash ashore in Spain. But the investigations of a German undercover agent (Stephen Boyd) could potentially expose the fraud.     You can find this and all of our previous episodes at: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Tony]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3028</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>themanwhoneverwas1956operation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6f71be5c062b7a7d3a1d0e4bdd648c7b.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>89</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 088 - The Children's Film Foundation</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-088-the-children-s-film-foundation--60871944</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. In the latest episode, Scott is joined by Steven and Mark for a trip down memory lane…back to the glorious days of Saturday Morning Pictures  Join us we take a look at two classics from the Children’s Film Foundation: Mr Horatio Knibbles and Battle Of Billy’s Pond   You can find this and all of our previous episodes at: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott, Steven and Mark]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">5f49c64b-5e83-4194-b2ca-0445096f7e1d</guid><pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2021 21:31:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871944/rb088_final.mp3" length="49591098" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. In the latest episode, Scott is joined by Steven and Mark for a trip down memory lane…back to the glorious days of Saturday Morning...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. In the latest episode, Scott is joined by Steven and Mark for a trip down memory lane…back to the glorious days of Saturday Morning Pictures  Join us we take a look at two classics from the Children’s Film Foundation: Mr Horatio Knibbles and Battle Of Billy’s Pond   You can find this and all of our previous episodes at: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott, Steven and Mark]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3098</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>thechildrensfilmfoundation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5c86a6f4bc911723653295f3916fb87c.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>88</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 087 - Peter's Friends (1992)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-087-peter-s-friends-1992--60871996</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. In the latest episode, Scott is joined by Steven and Tony for our slightly delayed New Year episode, recorded way back at the beginning of December last year. Join us we take a look at the nineties comedy/drama, Peter’s Friends, starring Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Kenneth Branagh, Emma Thompson, Imelda Staunton, Tony Slattery, Alphonsia Emmanuel, Rita Rudner and Phyllida Law  Seven friends in an acting troupe graduate from Cambridge University in 1982 and go their separate ways. Ten years later, Peter Morton (Stephen Fry) inherits a large estate from his father, and invites the rest of the gang to spend New Year's holiday with him. Many changes have taken place in the lives of all the friends assembled, but Peter has a secret that will shock them all. “Oh, how can I put this delicately? It's just that I'm not really in the vagina business.” You can find this and all of our previous episodes at:<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> Thanks for listening <br /> Scott, Steven and Tony]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">73e4d163-edc4-4a94-b76b-902ab14b3184</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2021 21:00:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871996/rb_087_final.mp3" length="57675917" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. In the latest episode, Scott is joined by Steven and Tony for our slightly delayed New Year episode, recorded way back at the beginning...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. In the latest episode, Scott is joined by Steven and Tony for our slightly delayed New Year episode, recorded way back at the beginning of December last year. Join us we take a look at the nineties comedy/drama, Peter’s Friends, starring Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Kenneth Branagh, Emma Thompson, Imelda Staunton, Tony Slattery, Alphonsia Emmanuel, Rita Rudner and Phyllida Law  Seven friends in an acting troupe graduate from Cambridge University in 1982 and go their separate ways. Ten years later, Peter Morton (Stephen Fry) inherits a large estate from his father, and invites the rest of the gang to spend New Year's holiday with him. Many changes have taken place in the lives of all the friends assembled, but Peter has a secret that will shock them all. “Oh, how can I put this delicately? It's just that I'm not really in the vagina business.” You can find this and all of our previous episodes at:<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> Thanks for listening <br /> Scott, Steven and Tony]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3601</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>alphonsiaemmanuel,emmathompson,hughlaurie,imeldastaunton,kennethbranagh,petersfriends,ritarudnerandphyllidalaw,starringstephenfry,tonyslattery</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/309a814b3ea05f9b505b603b8fead4cb.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>87</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 086 - The Amazing Mr Blunden (1972)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-086-the-amazing-mr-blunden-1972--60871997</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. For our Christmas episode, Scott is joined by Steven and Tony to chat about the children’s classic ‘The Amazing Mr Blunden’, specially requested by listener Chris Ferguson  Join us we take a look at this charming ghost story, directed by Lionel Jeffries and featuring an all star cast A mysterious, old solicitor Mr. Blunden visits Mrs. Allen and her young children in her squalid, tiny Camden Town flat and makes her an offer she cannot refuse. The family become the housekeepers to a derelict country mansion in the charge of the solicitors. One day the children meet the spirits of two other children who died in the mansion nearly a hundred years previously. The children prepare a magic potion that allows them to travel backwards in time to the era of the ghost children. Will the children be able to help their new friends and what will happen to them if they do? “As they grow older they lose their power to believe in the unlikely.” You can find this and all of our previous episodes at:<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> Thanks for listening <br /> Scott, Steven and Tony]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">665ad9a5-5589-4aea-a976-da3fb33bd4ed</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2020 17:54:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871997/rb086_final.mp3" length="48527645" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. For our Christmas episode, Scott is joined by Steven and Tony to chat about the children’s classic ‘The Amazing Mr Blunden’, specially...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. For our Christmas episode, Scott is joined by Steven and Tony to chat about the children’s classic ‘The Amazing Mr Blunden’, specially requested by listener Chris Ferguson  Join us we take a look at this charming ghost story, directed by Lionel Jeffries and featuring an all star cast A mysterious, old solicitor Mr. Blunden visits Mrs. Allen and her young children in her squalid, tiny Camden Town flat and makes her an offer she cannot refuse. The family become the housekeepers to a derelict country mansion in the charge of the solicitors. One day the children meet the spirits of two other children who died in the mansion nearly a hundred years previously. The children prepare a magic potion that allows them to travel backwards in time to the era of the ghost children. Will the children be able to help their new friends and what will happen to them if they do? “As they grow older they lose their power to believe in the unlikely.” You can find this and all of our previous episodes at:<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> Thanks for listening <br /> Scott, Steven and Tony]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3028</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>theamazingmrblunden1972</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9ecb11bb303621d368ce9a842d74398c.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>86</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 085 - The Butcher Boy (1997)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-085-the-butcher-boy-1997--60872001</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. In the latest episode, Scott is joined by Steven to chat about slaughterhouses, suicides and Sinead O’Connor.  Join us we take a look at the darkest of dark comedies, The Butcher Boy from 1997, directed by Neil Jordan and starring Stephen Rea, Fiona Shaw, Brendan Gleason and Ian Hart. Francie and Joe live the usual playful, fantasy filled childhoods of normal boys. However, with a violent, alcoholic father and a manic depressive, suicidal mother the pressure on Francie to grow up are immense. When Francie's world turns to madness, he tries to counter it with further insanity, with dire consequences. “And that was the end of the goldfish, because from now on I was gonna be good. And if anyone was looking for Francie the Bad Bastard, they wouldn't find him because he was busy getting the Francie-Not-a-Bad-Bastard-Anymore diploma.” You can find this and all of our previous episodes at:<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> Thanks for listening <br /> Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">b7ada42a-12b1-4005-917d-79d2783d5dc0</guid><pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2020 10:09:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60872001/rb085_final.mp3" length="46762527" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. In the latest episode, Scott is joined by Steven to chat about slaughterhouses, suicides and Sinead O’Connor.  Join us we take a look at...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. In the latest episode, Scott is joined by Steven to chat about slaughterhouses, suicides and Sinead O’Connor.  Join us we take a look at the darkest of dark comedies, The Butcher Boy from 1997, directed by Neil Jordan and starring Stephen Rea, Fiona Shaw, Brendan Gleason and Ian Hart. Francie and Joe live the usual playful, fantasy filled childhoods of normal boys. However, with a violent, alcoholic father and a manic depressive, suicidal mother the pressure on Francie to grow up are immense. When Francie's world turns to madness, he tries to counter it with further insanity, with dire consequences. “And that was the end of the goldfish, because from now on I was gonna be good. And if anyone was looking for Francie the Bad Bastard, they wouldn't find him because he was busy getting the Francie-Not-a-Bad-Bastard-Anymore diploma.” You can find this and all of our previous episodes at:<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> Thanks for listening <br /> Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2920</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>butcherboyneiljordanbrendangle</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c8ea401f8ee7fd28139b0e0bccc9b2d1.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>85</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 084 - Look Back In Anger (1959)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-084-look-back-in-anger-1959--60872015</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 084 – Look Back In Anger (1959)  Scott and Steven are back in the Balaban Sound Studio for this week’s review…continuing our look at the kitchen sink dramas. It’s 1959 and the movie that proclaimed the era of the angry young man. Richard Burton stars alongside Clare Bloom and Mary Ure in the Tony Richardson picture, Look Back In Anger Richard Burton smoulders as the ever-complaining Jimmy Porter in Tony Richardson's version of John Osborne's ground-breaking play, which at the time was the epitome of the kitchen-sink drama and heralded the liberated Swinging Sixties. As the downtrodden, middle-class wife taking the brunt of his tirades, Mary Ure poignantly deserves better from life than a husband who believes the world owes him a living, while Burton makes his portrayal remarkably unsympathetic. An emblem of its time that's not to be missed. SUMMARY<br /> A disillusioned cynic takes out his anger at the world by having an affair with his wife's best friend, causing untold misery for everyone he knows. Tony Richardson's adaptation of John Osborne's play, starring Richard Burton, Mary Ure and Claire Bloom. CAST<br /> Jimmy Porter Richard Burton<br /> Helena Charles Claire Bloom<br /> Alison Porter Mary Ure<br /> Mrs Tanner Edith Evans<br /> Cliff Lewis Gary Raymond “Ladies and gentlemen, a little recitation entitled 'she was only a gravediggers daughter but she loved lying under the sod'.” You can find this and all of our previous episodes at:<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> Thanks for listening <br /> Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">683803cd-d9e7-4c82-aeb9-6f316e3cd300</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2020 18:48:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60872015/rb_084_final.mp3" length="62009400" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 084 – Look Back In Anger (1959)  Scott and Steven are back in the Balaban Sound Studio for this week’s review…continuing our...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 084 – Look Back In Anger (1959)  Scott and Steven are back in the Balaban Sound Studio for this week’s review…continuing our look at the kitchen sink dramas. It’s 1959 and the movie that proclaimed the era of the angry young man. Richard Burton stars alongside Clare Bloom and Mary Ure in the Tony Richardson picture, Look Back In Anger Richard Burton smoulders as the ever-complaining Jimmy Porter in Tony Richardson's version of John Osborne's ground-breaking play, which at the time was the epitome of the kitchen-sink drama and heralded the liberated Swinging Sixties. As the downtrodden, middle-class wife taking the brunt of his tirades, Mary Ure poignantly deserves better from life than a husband who believes the world owes him a living, while Burton makes his portrayal remarkably unsympathetic. An emblem of its time that's not to be missed. SUMMARY<br /> A disillusioned cynic takes out his anger at the world by having an affair with his wife's best friend, causing untold misery for everyone he knows. Tony Richardson's adaptation of John Osborne's play, starring Richard Burton, Mary Ure and Claire Bloom. CAST<br /> Jimmy Porter Richard Burton<br /> Helena Charles Claire Bloom<br /> Alison Porter Mary Ure<br /> Mrs Tanner Edith Evans<br /> Cliff Lewis Gary Raymond “Ladies and gentlemen, a little recitation entitled 'she was only a gravediggers daughter but she loved lying under the sod'.” You can find this and all of our previous episodes at:<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> Thanks for listening <br /> Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3876</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3fd675729712945c53b1f67331219ed6.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>84</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 083 - The Innocents (1961)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-083-the-innocents-1961--60871949</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. In the latest episode, Scott is joined by Steven to chat about governesses, ghosts and all manner of ghastly goings-on Join us we take a look at the classic horror movie from 1961, The Innocents, starring Deborah Kerr  In Victorian England, the uncle (Sir Michael Redgrave) of orphaned niece Flora (Pamela Franklin) and nephew Miles (Martin Stephens) hires Miss Giddens (Deborah Kerr) as governess to raise the children at his estate with total independence and authority. Soon after her arrival, Miss Giddens comes to believe that the spirits of the former governess Miss Jessel (Clytie Jessop) and valet Peter Quint (Peter Wyngarde) are possessing the children. Miss Giddens decides to help the children to face and exorcise the spirits. “Truth is very seldom understood by any but imaginative persons... and I want to be quite truthful.”   You can find this and all of our previous episodes at: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">678a9608-8161-4069-839a-f21fce57bfa4</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2020 18:46:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871949/rb_083_final.mp3" length="47711011" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. In the latest episode, Scott is joined by Steven to chat about governesses, ghosts and all manner of ghastly goings-on Join us we take a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. In the latest episode, Scott is joined by Steven to chat about governesses, ghosts and all manner of ghastly goings-on Join us we take a look at the classic horror movie from 1961, The Innocents, starring Deborah Kerr  In Victorian England, the uncle (Sir Michael Redgrave) of orphaned niece Flora (Pamela Franklin) and nephew Miles (Martin Stephens) hires Miss Giddens (Deborah Kerr) as governess to raise the children at his estate with total independence and authority. Soon after her arrival, Miss Giddens comes to believe that the spirits of the former governess Miss Jessel (Clytie Jessop) and valet Peter Quint (Peter Wyngarde) are possessing the children. Miss Giddens decides to help the children to face and exorcise the spirits. “Truth is very seldom understood by any but imaginative persons... and I want to be quite truthful.”   You can find this and all of our previous episodes at: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2982</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>theinnocentsdeborahkerr</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a3e3971e15f3e4abfd2fd53641689d64.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>83</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 082 - Gideon's Day (1958)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-082-gideon-s-day-1958--60871943</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 082 – Gideon’s Day (1958) Scott and Steven are back in the Balaban Sound Studio for this week’s review…24 hours in the life of Detective Chief Inspector George Gideon of the Metropolitan Police. A story of armed robbers, crooked cops, family strife…and salmon. Directed by John Ford and starring Jack Hawkins.  Scotland Yard Inspector George Gideon starts his day off on the wrong foot when he gets a traffic-violation ticket from a young police officer. From there, his 'typical day" consists in learning that one of his most-trusted detectives has accepted bribes; hunts an escaped maniac who has murdered a girl; tracks a young girl suspected of a payroll robbery and, then, helps break up a bank robbery. His long day ends when he arrives at home and finds that his daughter has a date with the policeman who gave him a ticket that morning. “I could tell you a few things about executions - they're not very dramatic - you know, they're rather an anti-climax after the trial. Three weeks in jail and then one morning the long walk. And it won't be a bit like you imagine - the heroine with her head held high. They'll drag you there half doped and vomiting with terror... that's the worst thing about hanging - it's so undignified...” You can find this and all of our previous episodes at: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a> Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 082 – Gideon’s Day (1958) Scott and Steven are back in the Balaban Sound Studio for this week’s review…24 hours in the life of Detective Chief Inspector George Gideon of the Metropolitan Police. A story of armed robbers, crooked cops, family strife…and salmon. Directed by John Ford and starring Jack Hawkins.   Scotland Yard Inspector George Gideon starts his day off on the wrong foot when he gets a traffic-violation ticket from a young police officer. From there, his 'typical day" consists in learning that one of his most-trusted detectives has accepted bribes; hunts an escaped maniac who has murdered a girl; tracks a young girl suspected of a payroll robbery and, then, helps break up a bank robbery. His long day ends when he arrives at home and finds that his daughter has a date with the policeman who gave him a ticket that morning. “I could tell you a few things about executions - they're not very dramatic - you know, they're rather an anti-climax after the trial. Three weeks in jail and then one morning the long walk. And it won't be a bit like you imagine - the heroine with her head held high. They'll drag you there half doped and vomiting with terror... that's the worst thing about hanging - it's so undignified...” You can find this and all of our previous episodes at: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">940f1554-52e2-41fe-bab6-d89afeca3f8e</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2020 11:42:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871943/rb_082_final.mp3" length="63371941" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 082 – Gideon’s Day (1958) Scott and Steven are back in the Balaban Sound Studio for this week’s review…24 hours in the life of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 082 – Gideon’s Day (1958) Scott and Steven are back in the Balaban Sound Studio for this week’s review…24 hours in the life of Detective Chief Inspector George Gideon of the Metropolitan Police. A story of armed robbers, crooked cops, family strife…and salmon. Directed by John Ford and starring Jack Hawkins.  Scotland Yard Inspector George Gideon starts his day off on the wrong foot when he gets a traffic-violation ticket from a young police officer. From there, his 'typical day" consists in learning that one of his most-trusted detectives has accepted bribes; hunts an escaped maniac who has murdered a girl; tracks a young girl suspected of a payroll robbery and, then, helps break up a bank robbery. His long day ends when he arrives at home and finds that his daughter has a date with the policeman who gave him a ticket that morning. “I could tell you a few things about executions - they're not very dramatic - you know, they're rather an anti-climax after the trial. Three weeks in jail and then one morning the long walk. And it won't be a bit like you imagine - the heroine with her head held high. They'll drag you there half doped and vomiting with terror... that's the worst thing about hanging - it's so undignified...” You can find this and all of our previous episodes at: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a> Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 082 – Gideon’s Day (1958) Scott and Steven are back in the Balaban Sound Studio for this week’s review…24 hours in the life of Detective Chief Inspector George Gideon of the Metropolitan Police. A story of armed robbers, crooked cops, family strife…and salmon. Directed by John Ford and starring Jack Hawkins.   Scotland Yard Inspector George Gideon starts his day off on the wrong foot when he gets a traffic-violation ticket from a young police officer. From there, his 'typical day" consists in learning that one of his most-trusted detectives has accepted bribes; hunts an escaped maniac who has murdered a girl; tracks a young girl suspected of a payroll robbery and, then, helps break up a bank robbery. His long day ends when he arrives at home and finds that his daughter has a date with the policeman who gave him a ticket that morning. “I could tell you a few things about executions - they're not very dramatic - you know, they're rather an anti-climax after the trial. Three weeks in jail and then one morning the long walk. And it won't be a bit like you imagine - the heroine with her head held high. They'll drag you there half doped and vomiting with terror... that's the worst thing about hanging - it's so undignified...” You can find this and all of our previous episodes at: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3961</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>gideonsday1958</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/41e02b3013b9a1e867a1e187489f2563.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>82</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 081 - Chariots Of Fire (1981)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-081-chariots-of-fire-1981--60871952</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. This week, Scott is joined by Steven to review the Oscar winning Chariots Of Fire (1981) – a tribute to Ian Holm and Ben Cross  Based on a true story, Chariots of Fire is the internationally acclaimed Oscar-winning drama of two very different men who compete as runners in the 1924 Paris Olympics. Eric Liddell (Ian Charleson), a serious Christian Scotsman, believes that he has to succeed as a testament to his undying religious faith. Harold Abrahams (Ben Cross), is a Jewish Englishman who wants desperately to be accepted and prove to the world that Jews are not inferior. The film crosscuts between each man's life as he trains for the competition, fueled by these very different desires. As compelling as the racing scenes are, it's really the depth of the two main characters that touches the viewer, as they forcefully drive home the theme that victory attained through devotion, commitment, integrity, and sacrifice is the most admirable feat that one can achieve. (Ian Holm was nominated for an Oscar as Best Supporting Actor in his role as Abrahams' coach), and this powerful film ended up with four Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, Best Costume Design, and Best Original Score. “I've known the fear of losing but now I am almost too frightened to win.” You can find this and all of our previous episodes at:<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> Thanks for listening <br /> Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">31f7f7b2-237d-4649-932c-9f980837fef8</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2020 15:37:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871952/rb_081_final.mp3" length="85974342" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. This week, Scott is joined by Steven to review the Oscar winning Chariots Of Fire (1981) – a tribute to Ian Holm and Ben Cross  Based on...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. This week, Scott is joined by Steven to review the Oscar winning Chariots Of Fire (1981) – a tribute to Ian Holm and Ben Cross  Based on a true story, Chariots of Fire is the internationally acclaimed Oscar-winning drama of two very different men who compete as runners in the 1924 Paris Olympics. Eric Liddell (Ian Charleson), a serious Christian Scotsman, believes that he has to succeed as a testament to his undying religious faith. Harold Abrahams (Ben Cross), is a Jewish Englishman who wants desperately to be accepted and prove to the world that Jews are not inferior. The film crosscuts between each man's life as he trains for the competition, fueled by these very different desires. As compelling as the racing scenes are, it's really the depth of the two main characters that touches the viewer, as they forcefully drive home the theme that victory attained through devotion, commitment, integrity, and sacrifice is the most admirable feat that one can achieve. (Ian Holm was nominated for an Oscar as Best Supporting Actor in his role as Abrahams' coach), and this powerful film ended up with four Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, Best Costume Design, and Best Original Score. “I've known the fear of losing but now I am almost too frightened to win.” You can find this and all of our previous episodes at:<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> Thanks for listening <br /> Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5374</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>chariotsoffirebencrossiancharl</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bb71ef0325e0a082dce608ba9ff86556.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>81</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 080 - Withnail and I (1987)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-080-withnail-and-i-1987--60871955</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 080 – Withnail and I (1987)  Scott and Steven are joined this week in the Balaban Sound Studio by Anthony (Glass Onion – On John Lennon podcast) for this week’s review…the finest comedy known to humanity featuring mistaken holidays, Camberwell carrots and youths weeping in butchers shops. Two out-of-work actors -- the anxious, luckless Marwood (Paul McGann) and his acerbic, alcoholic friend, Withnail (Richard E. Grant) -- spend their days drifting between their squalid flat, the unemployment office and the pub. When they take a holiday "by mistake" at the country house of Withnail's flamboyantly gay uncle, Monty (Richard Griffiths), they encounter the unpleasant side of the English countryside: tedium, terrifying locals and torrential rain. “Look at my tongue, it's wearing a yellow sock.” You can find this and all of our previous episodes at: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">2a0be11a-9158-4fdf-b9fa-b8b10d5fd6ea</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2020 21:51:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871955/rb_080_final.mp3" length="102533047" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 080 – Withnail and I (1987)  Scott and Steven are joined this week in the Balaban Sound Studio by Anthony (Glass Onion – On John...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 080 – Withnail and I (1987)  Scott and Steven are joined this week in the Balaban Sound Studio by Anthony (Glass Onion – On John Lennon podcast) for this week’s review…the finest comedy known to humanity featuring mistaken holidays, Camberwell carrots and youths weeping in butchers shops. Two out-of-work actors -- the anxious, luckless Marwood (Paul McGann) and his acerbic, alcoholic friend, Withnail (Richard E. Grant) -- spend their days drifting between their squalid flat, the unemployment office and the pub. When they take a holiday "by mistake" at the country house of Withnail's flamboyantly gay uncle, Monty (Richard Griffiths), they encounter the unpleasant side of the English countryside: tedium, terrifying locals and torrential rain. “Look at my tongue, it's wearing a yellow sock.” You can find this and all of our previous episodes at: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6409</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>withnailandi1987</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/808cb06d81280bc200e54be93dfac30d.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>80</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 079 - Whisky Galore (1949)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-079-whisky-galore-1949--60871958</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. In the latest episode, Scott is joined by Steven to chat about unskilled soldiery, Scottish accents and shipwrecked spirits. Join us we take a look at the Ealing Comedy classic, Whisky Galore – featuring John Gregson, James Robertson Justice and Gordon Jackson  During World War II, the tiny Scottish island of Todday runs out of whisky. When the freighter S.S. Cabinet Minister runs aground nearby during a heavy fog, the islanders are delighted to learn that its cargo consists of 50,000 cases of whisky. When officious English commanding officer Captain Waggett (Basil Radford) demands return of the liquor, shopkeeper Joseph Macroon (Wylie Watson) and his daughters Peggy (Joan Greenwood) and Catriona (Gabrielle Blunt) spearhead an island rebellion. “It's a well known fact that some men were born two drinks below par.” You can find this and all of our previous episodes at:<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> Thanks for listening <br /> Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">be374235-cc63-4aa3-abb8-d2d9b0766098</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2020 10:30:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871958/rb_079_final.mp3" length="47401722" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. In the latest episode, Scott is joined by Steven to chat about unskilled soldiery, Scottish accents and shipwrecked spirits. Join us we...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. In the latest episode, Scott is joined by Steven to chat about unskilled soldiery, Scottish accents and shipwrecked spirits. Join us we take a look at the Ealing Comedy classic, Whisky Galore – featuring John Gregson, James Robertson Justice and Gordon Jackson  During World War II, the tiny Scottish island of Todday runs out of whisky. When the freighter S.S. Cabinet Minister runs aground nearby during a heavy fog, the islanders are delighted to learn that its cargo consists of 50,000 cases of whisky. When officious English commanding officer Captain Waggett (Basil Radford) demands return of the liquor, shopkeeper Joseph Macroon (Wylie Watson) and his daughters Peggy (Joan Greenwood) and Catriona (Gabrielle Blunt) spearhead an island rebellion. “It's a well known fact that some men were born two drinks below par.” You can find this and all of our previous episodes at:<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> Thanks for listening <br /> Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2963</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>whiskygalore1949</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/96f0eb7b712de79df9a90eac4bb901ea.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>79</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 078 - Sapphire (1959)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-078-sapphire-1959--60871954</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. In the latest episode, Scott is joined by Steven for a look at the last in their season on the movies that led up to the kitchen sink dramas of the late 50s and early 60s  Join us we take a look at Basil Dearden’s superb Sapphire from 1959 featuring the legendary Earl Cameron alongside Nigel Patrick and Michael Craig. A tense murder mystery set in the aftermath of the Notting Hill race riots, the movie also features support from Bernard Miles, Yvonne Mitchell and Paul Massie. A pregnant college student named Sapphire Robbins (Yvonne Buckingham) is murdered in London's Hampstead Heath. When police superintendent Robert Hazard (Nigel Patrick) discovers that the victim was a light-skinned black woman passing as white, it upends his initial assumptions. Hazard and his openly racist assistant (Michael Craig) explore the city's racially tense underground jazz scene as they interview suspects, including Sapphire's white fiancé (Paul Massie). “We didn't solve anything, Phil. We just picked up the pieces.” You can find this and all of our previous episodes at:<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> Thanks for listening <br /> Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">77f1e575-fbd8-4fa8-82c3-a37dbe8d0418</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2020 15:47:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871954/rb_078_final.mp3" length="104815098" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. In the latest episode, Scott is joined by Steven for a look at the last in their season on the movies that led up to the kitchen sink...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. In the latest episode, Scott is joined by Steven for a look at the last in their season on the movies that led up to the kitchen sink dramas of the late 50s and early 60s  Join us we take a look at Basil Dearden’s superb Sapphire from 1959 featuring the legendary Earl Cameron alongside Nigel Patrick and Michael Craig. A tense murder mystery set in the aftermath of the Notting Hill race riots, the movie also features support from Bernard Miles, Yvonne Mitchell and Paul Massie. A pregnant college student named Sapphire Robbins (Yvonne Buckingham) is murdered in London's Hampstead Heath. When police superintendent Robert Hazard (Nigel Patrick) discovers that the victim was a light-skinned black woman passing as white, it upends his initial assumptions. Hazard and his openly racist assistant (Michael Craig) explore the city's racially tense underground jazz scene as they interview suspects, including Sapphire's white fiancé (Paul Massie). “We didn't solve anything, Phil. We just picked up the pieces.” You can find this and all of our previous episodes at:<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> Thanks for listening <br /> Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6551</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>sapphire1959nigelpatrickmichae</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8a53e005307805d959937e6b50b68626.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>78</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 077 - Carry On Constable (1960)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-077-carry-on-constable-1960--60871960</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. In the latest episode, Scott is joined by Tony to chat about coppers, crime and Carry Ons Join us as we go back to 1960 and take a look at the fourth Carry On movie, Carry On Constable. Featuring the usual faces and first appearance in the franchise for Sid James. “Would you care to have a look at my shubunkin?”  A local police force is left short-staffed by a flu epidemic. Enter four bungling trainee policemen to fill the gap! Sergeant Wilkins has to try to turn them into real police overnight, but in the meantime criminals can breathe a sigh of relief while the innocent had better watch out... You can find this and all of our previous episodes at:<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> Thanks for listening <br /> Scott and Tony]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">5138fa64-8508-4fea-a05e-f868601c1dca</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2020 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871960/rb_077_final.mp3" length="44129524" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. In the latest episode, Scott is joined by Tony to chat about coppers, crime and Carry Ons Join us as we go back to 1960 and take a look...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. In the latest episode, Scott is joined by Tony to chat about coppers, crime and Carry Ons Join us as we go back to 1960 and take a look at the fourth Carry On movie, Carry On Constable. Featuring the usual faces and first appearance in the franchise for Sid James. “Would you care to have a look at my shubunkin?”  A local police force is left short-staffed by a flu epidemic. Enter four bungling trainee policemen to fill the gap! Sergeant Wilkins has to try to turn them into real police overnight, but in the meantime criminals can breathe a sigh of relief while the innocent had better watch out... You can find this and all of our previous episodes at:<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> Thanks for listening <br /> Scott and Tony]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2759</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b21a5b6f088b1858537264d6358d2251.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>77</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 076 - Lolita (1962)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-076-lolita-1962--60871953</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. In the latest episode, Scott is joined by Steven and Antony from the Glass Onion: On John Lennon  podcast to chat about Kubrick, Mason and Sellers and a movie based on a very controversial novel Join us we take a look at Stanley Kubrick’s ‘ Lolita’ starring Sue Lyon, James Mason, Shelley Winters and Peter Sellers. Is it a British movie?...You decide.    With a screenplay penned by the author himself, Stanley Kubrick brings Vladimir Nabokov's controversial tale of forbidden love to the screen. Humbert Humbert (James Mason) is a European professor who relocates to an American suburb, renting a room from lonely widow Charlotte Haze (Shelley Winters). Humbert marries Charlotte, but only to nurture his obsession with her comely teenage daughter, Lolita (Sue Lyon). After Charlotte's sudden death, Humbert has Lolita all to himself -- or does he? “I want you to live with me and die with me and everything with me!”   You can find this and all of our previous episodes at: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott, Steven and Antony]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">98eb7f7b-61d5-43d2-a1c5-8ecd65c61942</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2020 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871953/rb_076_final.mp3" length="96851719" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. In the latest episode, Scott is joined by Steven and Antony from the Glass Onion: On John Lennon  podcast to chat about Kubrick, Mason...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. In the latest episode, Scott is joined by Steven and Antony from the Glass Onion: On John Lennon  podcast to chat about Kubrick, Mason and Sellers and a movie based on a very controversial novel Join us we take a look at Stanley Kubrick’s ‘ Lolita’ starring Sue Lyon, James Mason, Shelley Winters and Peter Sellers. Is it a British movie?...You decide.    With a screenplay penned by the author himself, Stanley Kubrick brings Vladimir Nabokov's controversial tale of forbidden love to the screen. Humbert Humbert (James Mason) is a European professor who relocates to an American suburb, renting a room from lonely widow Charlotte Haze (Shelley Winters). Humbert marries Charlotte, but only to nurture his obsession with her comely teenage daughter, Lolita (Sue Lyon). After Charlotte's sudden death, Humbert has Lolita all to himself -- or does he? “I want you to live with me and die with me and everything with me!”   You can find this and all of our previous episodes at: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott, Steven and Antony]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6054</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>stanleykubrickpetersellersjame</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d09be3275386190c5c48d25ba5805e4e.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>76</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 075 - Darkest Hour (2017)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-075-darkest-hour-2017--60871959</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. In the latest episode, Scott is joined by Tony to chat about Prime Ministers, political upheaval and poetic license in film making. Join us for the most recent movie release we have reviewed so far on the show as we take a look at Darkest Hour (2017) featuring an Oscar winning performance from Gary Oldman.  During World War II, as Adolf Hitler's powerful Wehrmacht rampages across Europe, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Neville Chamberlain (Ronald Pickup), is forced to resign, recommending Sir Winston Churchill (Gary Oldman) as his replacement. But even in his early days as the country's leader, Churchill is under pressure to commence peace negotiations with Hitler or to fight head-on the seemingly invincible Nazi regime, whatever the cost. However difficult and dangerous his decision may be, Churchill has no choice but to shine in the country's darkest hour. “Will you stop interrupting me while I am interrupting you!” You can find this and all of our previous episodes at:<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> Thanks for listening <br /> Scott and Tony]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">3484733b-386a-4e62-94b9-7d6e1d9cbab4</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2020 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871959/rb_075_final.mp3" length="35798756" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. In the latest episode, Scott is joined by Tony to chat about Prime Ministers, political upheaval and poetic license in film making. Join...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. In the latest episode, Scott is joined by Tony to chat about Prime Ministers, political upheaval and poetic license in film making. Join us for the most recent movie release we have reviewed so far on the show as we take a look at Darkest Hour (2017) featuring an Oscar winning performance from Gary Oldman.  During World War II, as Adolf Hitler's powerful Wehrmacht rampages across Europe, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Neville Chamberlain (Ronald Pickup), is forced to resign, recommending Sir Winston Churchill (Gary Oldman) as his replacement. But even in his early days as the country's leader, Churchill is under pressure to commence peace negotiations with Hitler or to fight head-on the seemingly invincible Nazi regime, whatever the cost. However difficult and dangerous his decision may be, Churchill has no choice but to shine in the country's darkest hour. “Will you stop interrupting me while I am interrupting you!” You can find this and all of our previous episodes at:<br /> Apple Podcasts<br /> Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> Podtail<br /> Owltail<br /> ListenNotes Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> Join us over at our Facebook Group ….we’d love to chat with you email: reelbritannia@gmail.com <br /> Thanks for listening <br /> Scott and Tony]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2238</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>darkesthour2017garyoldman</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f14c080ed061d3e30f920b51cc7800cc.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>75</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 074 - One Good Turn (1955)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-074-one-good-turn-1955--60872010</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Our latest episode with Scott and Steven features our thoughts on Norman Wisdom’s second movie, One Good Turn from 1955  Orphanage handyman Norman is, as a former resident himself, very much one of the family at the home. Enjoying a particularly strong bond with the children, he accompanies them to Brighton to see the sea, but manages to lose his trousers on the train journey south. Trying to find somewhere to be less conspicuous only half-dressed, he stumbles across a London-to-Brighton walking race - and manages to win first prize! The trophy he's awarded looks likely to come in handy when one particular boy, Jimmy, is let down by an aunt. To cheer him up Norman promises to buy him any toy he wants - but the electric ride-in model car he's got his eye on would normally be well out of Norman's price range, even at £12. As Norman sets about trying to find the money, news comes through that the home is to be sold and demolished to make way for a large new factory. The children will be sent into private foster care under the plans, but neither they nor the staff are going to accept their fate without a fight!   You can find this and all of our previous episodes at: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> Podchaser <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">eca0bb83-50a4-494a-a1d7-f70eabbee6e9</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2020 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60872010/rb_074_final.mp3" length="54597307" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Our latest episode with Scott and Steven features our thoughts on Norman Wisdom’s second movie, One Good Turn from 1955  Orphanage...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Our latest episode with Scott and Steven features our thoughts on Norman Wisdom’s second movie, One Good Turn from 1955  Orphanage handyman Norman is, as a former resident himself, very much one of the family at the home. Enjoying a particularly strong bond with the children, he accompanies them to Brighton to see the sea, but manages to lose his trousers on the train journey south. Trying to find somewhere to be less conspicuous only half-dressed, he stumbles across a London-to-Brighton walking race - and manages to win first prize! The trophy he's awarded looks likely to come in handy when one particular boy, Jimmy, is let down by an aunt. To cheer him up Norman promises to buy him any toy he wants - but the electric ride-in model car he's got his eye on would normally be well out of Norman's price range, even at £12. As Norman sets about trying to find the money, news comes through that the home is to be sold and demolished to make way for a large new factory. The children will be sent into private foster care under the plans, but neither they nor the staff are going to accept their fate without a fight!   You can find this and all of our previous episodes at: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> Podchaser <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3413</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>onegoodturn1955normanwisdom</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7037c3b913323f4a13be3e91ae28a61d.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>74</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 073 - Carry On Teacher (1959)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-073-carry-on-teacher-1959--60871963</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 072 – Carry On Teacher (1959) Our latest episode with Scott and Tony features our thoughts on the third Carry On movie, carry On Teacher featuring the only appearance in the series of Ted Ray.  The pupils of Maudlin School lace the staff tea with alcohol, saw through the legs of the grand piano, dowse the headmaster's study with itching powder and stage an elaborate bomb scare - all in the cause of sabotaging their headmaster's application for a new post, so that they can keep him for themselves. “<a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0461063/?ref_=tt_trv_qu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Felicity Wheeler</a>: Are you satisfied with your equipment, Miss Allcock? <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0801330/?ref_=tt_trv_qu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sarah Allcock</a>: Well, I've had no complaints so far!”   You can find this and all of our previous episodes at: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Tony]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">98839442-ba63-441d-b8d9-a6b5fbd51d3b</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2020 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871963/rb_073_final.mp3" length="51361470" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 072 – Carry On Teacher (1959) Our latest episode with Scott and Tony features our thoughts on the third Carry On movie, carry On...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 072 – Carry On Teacher (1959) Our latest episode with Scott and Tony features our thoughts on the third Carry On movie, carry On Teacher featuring the only appearance in the series of Ted Ray.  The pupils of Maudlin School lace the staff tea with alcohol, saw through the legs of the grand piano, dowse the headmaster's study with itching powder and stage an elaborate bomb scare - all in the cause of sabotaging their headmaster's application for a new post, so that they can keep him for themselves. “<a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0461063/?ref_=tt_trv_qu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Felicity Wheeler</a>: Are you satisfied with your equipment, Miss Allcock? <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0801330/?ref_=tt_trv_qu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sarah Allcock</a>: Well, I've had no complaints so far!”   You can find this and all of our previous episodes at: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Tony]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3211</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bd349f3a52cd09af7c996972a9d9bfc3.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>73</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 072 - Oh Mr Porter! (1937)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-072-oh-mr-porter-1937--60871964</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 072 – Oh Mr Porter (1937) Our latest episode with Scott and Steven plus special guest, Mark from The Good The Bad And The Odd Podcast features our first Will Hay movie, Oh Mr Porter (1937)    In this classic British comedy, William Porter (Will Hay) is an accident-prone railroad employee whose sister and brother-in-law arrange for him to be made stationmaster at a run-down rail stop in rural Ireland. She wants to give William a chance to make good, hoping this will keep him far, far away. William arrives at Buggleskelly Station to discover that the last five stationmasters all went mad -- and that the ghost of One-Eyed Joe Miller supposedly haunts the building. Will meets his new co-workers, aging Jeremiah (Moore Marriott) and teenaged Albert (Graham Moffatt), and discovers that they supplement their meagre income by boosting baggage from passing trains. William hopes to increase business by fixing up the station, and he arranges for an excursion by a local football team. Unbeknownst to him, the footballers are actually criminals, and he's just made British Rail accomplices in a gun-running ring. Oh, Mr. Porter! was an early credit for co-screenwriter Val Guest, who went on to a long and distinguished career as a writer, director, and producer. “Everything on this station is either too old or doesn't work. And you're both!”   You can find this and all of our previous episodes at: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">31d0a4db-5f12-4d20-a3ce-2b5a8f585bf0</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2020 08:16:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871964/rb072_final.mp3" length="53654391" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 072 – Oh Mr Porter (1937) Our latest episode with Scott and Steven plus special guest, Mark from The Good The Bad And The Odd...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 072 – Oh Mr Porter (1937) Our latest episode with Scott and Steven plus special guest, Mark from The Good The Bad And The Odd Podcast features our first Will Hay movie, Oh Mr Porter (1937)    In this classic British comedy, William Porter (Will Hay) is an accident-prone railroad employee whose sister and brother-in-law arrange for him to be made stationmaster at a run-down rail stop in rural Ireland. She wants to give William a chance to make good, hoping this will keep him far, far away. William arrives at Buggleskelly Station to discover that the last five stationmasters all went mad -- and that the ghost of One-Eyed Joe Miller supposedly haunts the building. Will meets his new co-workers, aging Jeremiah (Moore Marriott) and teenaged Albert (Graham Moffatt), and discovers that they supplement their meagre income by boosting baggage from passing trains. William hopes to increase business by fixing up the station, and he arranges for an excursion by a local football team. Unbeknownst to him, the footballers are actually criminals, and he's just made British Rail accomplices in a gun-running ring. Oh, Mr. Porter! was an early credit for co-screenwriter Val Guest, who went on to a long and distinguished career as a writer, director, and producer. “Everything on this station is either too old or doesn't work. And you're both!”   You can find this and all of our previous episodes at: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3354</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>ohmrporter1937willhaymooremarr</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1c0b552eea6a3ce2e156ed715599e1e1.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>72</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 071 - A Prize Of Arms (1962)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-071-a-prize-of-arms-1962--60872023</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 071 – A Prize Of Arms (1962)  Our latest episode with Scott, Steven and special guest, Antony Rotunno of the Glass Onion: On John Lennon podcast, features a criminally underseen crime heist drama starring Stanley Baker – A Prize Of Arms (1962)   Never in the history of crime was so much taken from so many by so few... A gang of criminals acquire an old army truck and try to pass themselves off as military policemen. Their plan is to steal a £250,000 payroll intended for soldiers in the Middle East. Turpin (Stanley Baker) recruits Fenner (Tom Bell) and Swavek (Helmut Schmid) to make up a crack assault team. As the duty guard at the camp raises the barrier, Turpin knows there can be no turning back. His desperate gamble for riches will now be played out to its shattering climax... You can find this and all of our previous episodes at: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">4899faab-7c98-4f2f-99f6-119289a3f95b</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2020 14:03:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60872023/rb071_final.mp3" length="66698481" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 071 – A Prize Of Arms (1962)  Our latest episode with Scott, Steven and special guest, Antony Rotunno of the Glass Onion: On...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 071 – A Prize Of Arms (1962)  Our latest episode with Scott, Steven and special guest, Antony Rotunno of the Glass Onion: On John Lennon podcast, features a criminally underseen crime heist drama starring Stanley Baker – A Prize Of Arms (1962)   Never in the history of crime was so much taken from so many by so few... A gang of criminals acquire an old army truck and try to pass themselves off as military policemen. Their plan is to steal a £250,000 payroll intended for soldiers in the Middle East. Turpin (Stanley Baker) recruits Fenner (Tom Bell) and Swavek (Helmut Schmid) to make up a crack assault team. As the duty guard at the camp raises the barrier, Turpin knows there can be no turning back. His desperate gamble for riches will now be played out to its shattering climax... You can find this and all of our previous episodes at: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4169</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>aprizeofarmsstanleybakertombel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e626684a6c2623d9613ed6f755970583.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>71</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 070 - From Russia With Love (1963)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-070-from-russia-with-love-1963--60871975</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 070 – From Russia With Love (1963)  It’s back to the James Bond series of movies as Scott and Steven slowly review their way through the Sean Connery era. In this episode we take a look at the second movie From Russia With Love. Agent 007 is back in the second instalment of the James Bond series, this time battling a secret crime organisation known as SPECTRE. Russians Rosa Klebb and Kronsteen are out to snatch a decoding device known as the Lektor, using the ravishing Tatiana to lure Bond into helping them. Bond willingly travels to meet Tatiana in Istanbul where he must rely on his wits to escape with his life in a series of deadly encounters with the enemy.  “You may know the right wines, but you're the one on your knees. How does it feel old man?” You can find this and all of our previous episodes at: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">d3f6d116-9871-48e1-919b-3b1a0dd825ed</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2020 09:20:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871975/rb_070_final.mp3" length="75140845" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 070 – From Russia With Love (1963)  It’s back to the James Bond series of movies as Scott and Steven slowly review their way...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 070 – From Russia With Love (1963)  It’s back to the James Bond series of movies as Scott and Steven slowly review their way through the Sean Connery era. In this episode we take a look at the second movie From Russia With Love. Agent 007 is back in the second instalment of the James Bond series, this time battling a secret crime organisation known as SPECTRE. Russians Rosa Klebb and Kronsteen are out to snatch a decoding device known as the Lektor, using the ravishing Tatiana to lure Bond into helping them. Bond willingly travels to meet Tatiana in Istanbul where he must rely on his wits to escape with his life in a series of deadly encounters with the enemy.  “You may know the right wines, but you're the one on your knees. How does it feel old man?” You can find this and all of our previous episodes at: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4697</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>fromrussiawithlove1963jamesbon</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3f75d91c6ac23825a355b14f47483390.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>70</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 069 - The Rebel (1961)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-069-the-rebel-1961--60871984</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 069 – The Rebel (1961)  Scott and Steven are joined once again by Mark Cain of The Good The Bad And The Odd podcast. Together we venture back to 1961 for one of Tony Hancock’s rare cinematic outings, The Rebel, also featuring Irene Handl, John Le Mesurier and George Sanders. Anthony Hancock gives up his office job to become an abstract artist. He has lots of enthusiasm, but little talent, and critics scorn his work. Nevertheless, he impresses an emerging very talented artist. Hancock proceeds to con the art world into thinking he is a genius.  “Your colours are all the wrong shape” You can find this and all of our previous episodes at: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">938c1963-4589-465c-9d02-93415a763ac7</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2020 07:32:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871984/rb_069_final.mp3" length="64903758" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 069 – The Rebel (1961)  Scott and Steven are joined once again by Mark Cain of The Good The Bad And The Odd podcast. Together we...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 069 – The Rebel (1961)  Scott and Steven are joined once again by Mark Cain of The Good The Bad And The Odd podcast. Together we venture back to 1961 for one of Tony Hancock’s rare cinematic outings, The Rebel, also featuring Irene Handl, John Le Mesurier and George Sanders. Anthony Hancock gives up his office job to become an abstract artist. He has lots of enthusiasm, but little talent, and critics scorn his work. Nevertheless, he impresses an emerging very talented artist. Hancock proceeds to con the art world into thinking he is a genius.  “Your colours are all the wrong shape” You can find this and all of our previous episodes at: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4057</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>therebel1961tonyhancockgeorges</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/45c5db695bcaf452b4cb683c709e591a.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>69</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 068 - The Long Good Friday (1980)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-068-the-long-good-friday-1980--60871977</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 068– The Long Good Friday (1980)  It’s Easter Weekend so forget Easter Parade and Ben Hur…join Scott and Steven as they chat about the ultimate Easter movie…Bob Hoskins and Helen Mirren on top form in The Long Good Friday (1980) In the late 1970s, Cockney crime boss Harold Shand, a gangster trying to become a legitimate property mogul, has big plans to get the American Mafia to bankroll his transformation of a derelict area of London into the possible venue for a future Olympic Games. However, a series of bombings targets his empire on the very weekend the Americans are in town. Shand is convinced there is a traitor in his organisation, and sets out to eliminate the rat in typically ruthless fashion.  “You don't crucify people! Not on Good Friday! You can find this and all of our previous episodes at: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">9c8145a5-295b-438f-9fc3-a75df620f255</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2020 05:57:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871977/rb_068_final.mp3" length="61418408" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 068– The Long Good Friday (1980)  It’s Easter Weekend so forget Easter Parade and Ben Hur…join Scott and Steven as they chat...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 068– The Long Good Friday (1980)  It’s Easter Weekend so forget Easter Parade and Ben Hur…join Scott and Steven as they chat about the ultimate Easter movie…Bob Hoskins and Helen Mirren on top form in The Long Good Friday (1980) In the late 1970s, Cockney crime boss Harold Shand, a gangster trying to become a legitimate property mogul, has big plans to get the American Mafia to bankroll his transformation of a derelict area of London into the possible venue for a future Olympic Games. However, a series of bombings targets his empire on the very weekend the Americans are in town. Shand is convinced there is a traitor in his organisation, and sets out to eliminate the rat in typically ruthless fashion.  “You don't crucify people! Not on Good Friday! You can find this and all of our previous episodes at: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3839</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>thelonggoodfriday1980</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fca7e807ccd0d6112c7bd92c51eb57df.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>68</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 067 - How I Won The War (1967)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-067-how-i-won-the-war-1967--60872002</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 067 – How I Won The War (1967)  A warm welcome this week to our special guest, Antony Rotunno from the splendid Glass Onion – On John Lennon podcast. Antony joins Scott and Steven to chat about Richard Lester’s movie,  How I Won The War, starring Michael Crawford and featuring a certain member of The Fab Four. Captured by German soldiers, British officer Ernest Goodbody (Michael Crawford) details his history as a commanding officer. While he describes himself as a noble and heroic officer, the truth is that he is a bumbling idiot whose own ineptitude and idiocy ends up costing the lives of most of his company. As his own men continue to drop like flies, their ghosts remain on the battlefield, marching along with their commanding officer even after death.  “And I'm not a thief, really. I've never found anything worth keeping.” You can find this and all of our previous episodes at: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">81323f7b-b9c9-45d4-bee7-2cf426f09fec</guid><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2020 09:30:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60872002/rb_067_final.mp3" length="76931796" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 067 – How I Won The War (1967)  A warm welcome this week to our special guest, Antony Rotunno from the splendid Glass Onion – On...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 067 – How I Won The War (1967)  A warm welcome this week to our special guest, Antony Rotunno from the splendid Glass Onion – On John Lennon podcast. Antony joins Scott and Steven to chat about Richard Lester’s movie,  How I Won The War, starring Michael Crawford and featuring a certain member of The Fab Four. Captured by German soldiers, British officer Ernest Goodbody (Michael Crawford) details his history as a commanding officer. While he describes himself as a noble and heroic officer, the truth is that he is a bumbling idiot whose own ineptitude and idiocy ends up costing the lives of most of his company. As his own men continue to drop like flies, their ghosts remain on the battlefield, marching along with their commanding officer even after death.  “And I'm not a thief, really. I've never found anything worth keeping.” You can find this and all of our previous episodes at: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4809</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6cc06fcd2a148a9113e10d843a8ea095.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>67</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 066 - The Ipcress File (1965)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-066-the-ipcress-file-1965--60872014</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 066 – The Ipcress File (1965)  The perfect antidote to Bondmania as Scott and Steven review The Ipcress File. With Michael Caine as the laconic secret agent Harry Palmer set in a world of spies that features more paperwork and freshly ground coffee than fist fights and shoot outs. A classic piece of British cinema from the swinging sixties. Several leading Western scientists have been kidnapped only to reappear a fews days later. Unfortunately, each scientist has been brainwashed and is now completely useless. The British send Agent Harry Palmer to investigate. Palmer is surprised to be selected for such a mission (considering his past) and believes he has been chosen because he is expendable. “You didn’t come here to talk about button mushrooms and birds.” You can find this and all of our previous episodes at: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">6ccd0a39-6afa-4a81-98cd-f5efb03506aa</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2020 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60872014/rb066_final.mp3" length="43389316" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 066 – The Ipcress File (1965)  The perfect antidote to Bondmania as Scott and Steven review The Ipcress File. With Michael Caine...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 066 – The Ipcress File (1965)  The perfect antidote to Bondmania as Scott and Steven review The Ipcress File. With Michael Caine as the laconic secret agent Harry Palmer set in a world of spies that features more paperwork and freshly ground coffee than fist fights and shoot outs. A classic piece of British cinema from the swinging sixties. Several leading Western scientists have been kidnapped only to reappear a fews days later. Unfortunately, each scientist has been brainwashed and is now completely useless. The British send Agent Harry Palmer to investigate. Palmer is surprised to be selected for such a mission (considering his past) and believes he has been chosen because he is expendable. “You didn’t come here to talk about button mushrooms and birds.” You can find this and all of our previous episodes at: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2712</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>theipcressfile1965michaelcaine</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a4af2c5086c2c6b2c05904786ca1dcb5.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>66</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 065 - Dunkirk (1958)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-065-dunkirk-1958--60871961</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 065 – Dunkirk (1958)    Scott, Steven and Tony have managed to get together once again for a chat about a great British war film - Dunkirk from 1958 directed by Leslie Norman and starring John Mills, Richard Attenborough and Bernard Lee. Better than the Christopher Nolan movie…? Take a listen and see what we think. A British Corporal in France finds himself responsible for the lives of his men when their officer is killed. He has to get them back to Britain somehow. Meanwhile, British civilians are being dragged into the war with Operation Dynamo, the scheme to get the French and British forces back from the Dunkirk beaches. Some come forward to help, others were less willing. “It may be a phoney war to you, but it's not to all the blokes at sea. Never has been.”   You can find this and all of our previous episodes at: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">bfdc5732-397b-4806-a1a0-bfe96a12bdf6</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2020 15:51:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871961/rb_065_final.mp3" length="50419381" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 065 – Dunkirk (1958)    Scott, Steven and Tony have managed to get together once again for a chat about a great British war film...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 065 – Dunkirk (1958)    Scott, Steven and Tony have managed to get together once again for a chat about a great British war film - Dunkirk from 1958 directed by Leslie Norman and starring John Mills, Richard Attenborough and Bernard Lee. Better than the Christopher Nolan movie…? Take a listen and see what we think. A British Corporal in France finds himself responsible for the lives of his men when their officer is killed. He has to get them back to Britain somehow. Meanwhile, British civilians are being dragged into the war with Operation Dynamo, the scheme to get the French and British forces back from the Dunkirk beaches. Some come forward to help, others were less willing. “It may be a phoney war to you, but it's not to all the blokes at sea. Never has been.”   You can find this and all of our previous episodes at: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3152</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>dunkirk1958johnmillsbernardlee</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9e488370f48a7e628f9c6a3f84354b82.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>65</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 064 - Violent Playground (1958)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-064-violent-playground-1958--60871950</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 064 – Violent Playground (1958) Another in our series of movies that influenced the British New Wave Cinema movement. Another fine example of the ‘social problem’ movie directed by the master himself, Basil Dearden. Highlighting the dangerous world of the newly-born ‘teenagers’, we present Violent Playground from 1958 starring Stanley Baker, David McCallum and Peter Cushing.  Sgt. Truman (Stanley Baker), a policeman who deals with juvenile delinquents, visits the Murphy household after a theft by the young twins, Mary and Patrick. There he meets their older sister, Cathie (Anne Heywood), and soon begins a romantic involvement with her. However, Cathie's brother, Johnnie (David McCallum), is the leader of an infamous local gang, and doesn't like to see his sister with a cop. Gradually, Truman starts to see a link between Johnnie and a string of local arsons. “Every city has its dangerous youth. Stark, explosive drama – as the camera lays bare the heart of a big city and probe the secrets of its violent youth”   You can find this and all of our previous episodes at: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">a11f1934-79d4-408a-8cc1-a95f7a9bb830</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2020 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871950/rb_064_final.mp3" length="70446324" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 064 – Violent Playground (1958) Another in our series of movies that influenced the British New Wave Cinema movement. Another...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 064 – Violent Playground (1958) Another in our series of movies that influenced the British New Wave Cinema movement. Another fine example of the ‘social problem’ movie directed by the master himself, Basil Dearden. Highlighting the dangerous world of the newly-born ‘teenagers’, we present Violent Playground from 1958 starring Stanley Baker, David McCallum and Peter Cushing.  Sgt. Truman (Stanley Baker), a policeman who deals with juvenile delinquents, visits the Murphy household after a theft by the young twins, Mary and Patrick. There he meets their older sister, Cathie (Anne Heywood), and soon begins a romantic involvement with her. However, Cathie's brother, Johnnie (David McCallum), is the leader of an infamous local gang, and doesn't like to see his sister with a cop. Gradually, Truman starts to see a link between Johnnie and a string of local arsons. “Every city has its dangerous youth. Stark, explosive drama – as the camera lays bare the heart of a big city and probe the secrets of its violent youth”   You can find this and all of our previous episodes at: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4403</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1958,baker,basil,cushing,david,dearden,macallum,michael,peter,playground,relph,stanley,violent</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c75eda7939642383e3325509f96cd7e2.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>64</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 063- Four Lions (2010)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-063-four-lions-2010--60872004</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 063 – Four Lions (2010)  Our latest episode with Scott and Steven features our thoughts on the hilarious Four Lions from 2010 directed by Chris Morris.   A group of young Muslim men living in Sheffield decide to wage jihad, and they hatch an inept plan to become suicide bombers. Omar (Riz Ahmed) and Waj (Kayvan Novak) have a brief, disastrous run at a Pakistan training camp, while Faisal (Adeel Akhtar) works on an unlikely scheme to train birds to carry bombs. Their ill-conceived plan culminates at the London Marathon with their bumbling attempts to disrupt the event while dressed in outlandish costumes. “The report makes crystal clear that the police shot the right man, but as far as I'm aware, the wrong man exploded. Is that clear?.” You can find this and all of our previous episodes at: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">6c32a3a8-3a46-4865-9a81-4f2e55c932e3</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2020 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60872004/rb_063_final.mp3" length="52690573" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 063 – Four Lions (2010)  Our latest episode with Scott and Steven features our thoughts on the hilarious Four Lions from 2010...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 063 – Four Lions (2010)  Our latest episode with Scott and Steven features our thoughts on the hilarious Four Lions from 2010 directed by Chris Morris.   A group of young Muslim men living in Sheffield decide to wage jihad, and they hatch an inept plan to become suicide bombers. Omar (Riz Ahmed) and Waj (Kayvan Novak) have a brief, disastrous run at a Pakistan training camp, while Faisal (Adeel Akhtar) works on an unlikely scheme to train birds to carry bombs. Their ill-conceived plan culminates at the London Marathon with their bumbling attempts to disrupt the event while dressed in outlandish costumes. “The report makes crystal clear that the police shot the right man, but as far as I'm aware, the wrong man exploded. Is that clear?.” You can find this and all of our previous episodes at: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3294</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>chris,four,lions,morris,movie</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f5e7da99ed2685d1c6fadaf6994a86ad.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>63</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 062 - Bunny Lake Is Missing (1965)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-062-bunny-lake-is-missing-1965--60872011</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 062 – Bunny Lake Is Missing (1965)  Scott and Steven are back in the Balaban Sound Studio for this week’s review…a mystery / thriller starring Laurence Olivier, Carol Lynley and Keir Dullea. Also featuring Noel Coward, Martita Hunt and Anna Massey…Bunny Lake is missing…or is she? Ann Lake has recently settled in England with her daughter, Bunny. When she goes to retrieve her daughter after the girl's first day at school, no one has any record of Bunny having been registered. When even the police can find no trace that the girl ever existed, they wonder if the child was only a fantasy of Ann's. When Ann's brother backs up the police's suspicions, she appears to be a mentally-disturbed individual. Are they right? “I have some more African heads in my apartment. Small, pickled ones. Do drop in anytime you care to meet some unsuccessful politicians.” You can find this and all of our previous episodes at: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1eb2da3a-e03e-42a0-95b3-60de54db7da3</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Feb 2020 11:18:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60872011/rb_062_final.mp3" length="53345527" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 062 – Bunny Lake Is Missing (1965)  Scott and Steven are back in the Balaban Sound Studio for this week’s review…a mystery /...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 062 – Bunny Lake Is Missing (1965)  Scott and Steven are back in the Balaban Sound Studio for this week’s review…a mystery / thriller starring Laurence Olivier, Carol Lynley and Keir Dullea. Also featuring Noel Coward, Martita Hunt and Anna Massey…Bunny Lake is missing…or is she? Ann Lake has recently settled in England with her daughter, Bunny. When she goes to retrieve her daughter after the girl's first day at school, no one has any record of Bunny having been registered. When even the police can find no trace that the girl ever existed, they wonder if the child was only a fantasy of Ann's. When Ann's brother backs up the police's suspicions, she appears to be a mentally-disturbed individual. Are they right? “I have some more African heads in my apartment. Small, pickled ones. Do drop in anytime you care to meet some unsuccessful politicians.” You can find this and all of our previous episodes at: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3335</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1965,bunny,carol,coward,dullea,is,keir,lake,laurence,lynley,missing,movie,noel,olivier,otto,preminger</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a880c74ee9d4a1f75b38a859cb5dacad.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>62</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 061 - The Reckoning (1969)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-061-the-reckoning-1969--60871978</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 061 – The Reckoning (1969) Join Scott and Steven as they bring you an underseen British drama from the sixties starring Nicol Williamson and Rachel Roberts.  Michael Marler (Nicol Williamson), determined to leave his criminal father and his Irish past behind him, abandoned Liverpool to pursue a more respectable career path. Now he's a wealthy businessman living in London, but his father's death draws a reluctant Michael back to his hometown. When he learns his father was killed in a fight with a young delinquent, Michael teams up with an old flame (Rachel Roberts) and a friend of his father's (Paul Rogers) to avenge the death. You can find this and all of our previous episodes at: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">9247667b-1525-4c5e-bab1-7cc9dc54742b</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Feb 2020 09:52:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871978/rb_061_final.mp3" length="39554956" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 061 – The Reckoning (1969) Join Scott and Steven as they bring you an underseen British drama from the sixties starring Nicol...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 061 – The Reckoning (1969) Join Scott and Steven as they bring you an underseen British drama from the sixties starring Nicol Williamson and Rachel Roberts.  Michael Marler (Nicol Williamson), determined to leave his criminal father and his Irish past behind him, abandoned Liverpool to pursue a more respectable career path. Now he's a wealthy businessman living in London, but his father's death draws a reluctant Michael back to his hometown. When he learns his father was killed in a fight with a young delinquent, Michael teams up with an old flame (Rachel Roberts) and a friend of his father's (Paul Rogers) to avenge the death. You can find this and all of our previous episodes at: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2473</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1961,britmovie,movie,nicol,rachel,reckoning,review,roberts,the,williamson</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e12f45bd325ee56a3732a73f81ba77a6.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>61</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 060 - The Lavender Hill Mob (1951)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-060-the-lavender-hill-mob-1951--60872018</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 060 – The Lavender Hill Mob (1951) Join Scott and Steven as they chat about one of the best of the Ealing Comedies starring Alec Guinness and Stanley Holloway.  After two decades of service to his employers, gold bullion carrier Henry Holland (Alec Guinness) decides to run off with more than a million pounds worth of the stuff. After convincing his sculptor friend Alfred (Stanley Holloway) to help him melt down the gold and mould it into a small Eiffel Tower, Henry sends the statuette ahead of him to Paris, only to discover it was one of six miniature towers bought by a group of schoolgirls. You can find this and all of our previous episodes at: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">9bc1cd43-79ae-4c29-83bc-41f926b21cbe</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Feb 2020 18:26:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60872018/rb060_final.mp3" length="48912652" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 060 – The Lavender Hill Mob (1951) Join Scott and Steven as they chat about one of the best of the Ealing Comedies starring Alec...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Episode 060 – The Lavender Hill Mob (1951) Join Scott and Steven as they chat about one of the best of the Ealing Comedies starring Alec Guinness and Stanley Holloway.  After two decades of service to his employers, gold bullion carrier Henry Holland (Alec Guinness) decides to run off with more than a million pounds worth of the stuff. After convincing his sculptor friend Alfred (Stanley Holloway) to help him melt down the gold and mould it into a small Eiffel Tower, Henry sends the statuette ahead of him to Paris, only to discover it was one of six miniature towers bought by a group of schoolgirls. You can find this and all of our previous episodes at: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/bz/podcast/reel-britannia/id1252427836" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Podcasts</a> <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Libsyn</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/reel-britannia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Player FM</a> <a href="https://podtail.com/en/podcast/reel-britannia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Podtail</a> <a href="https://www.owltail.com/podcast/TE3xM-Reel-Britannia/episodes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Owltail</a> <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/reel-britannia-scott-steven-and-tony-vsSNe1njWpy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ListenNotes</a><br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/rbritanniapod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">@rbritanniapod</a> Join us over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia/?ref=group_header" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook Group</a> ….we’d love to chat with you<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3058</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1951,alec,comedy,ealing,guinness,hill,holloway,lavender,mob,movie,stanley,the</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ca74bf1c4be405fa4ebe1a6c9533d0b4.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>60</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 059 - Waking Ned (2008)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-059-waking-ned-2008--60872019</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. Episode 059 – Waking Ned (1998) Join Scott and Steven as they chat about a tale of death, deceit and dentures… When best friends Jackie O'Shea (Ian Bannen) and Michael O'Sullivan (David Kelly) discover someone in their small Irish village has won the lottery, they immediately set off to see if the winner is in a sharing mood. Deducing that Ned Devine is the lucky man, O'Shea and O'Sullivan pay him a visit, only to find him dead from shock. Since Devine is the only one who can claim the prize, the townsfolk band together to convince the claim inspector that O'Sullivan is really Devine, and split the cash. Apple Podcasts/Libsyn/Player FM<br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">85906002-c4c8-40f1-becc-1bc599dafae4</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2020 03:42:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60872019/rb_059_final.mp3" length="35657483" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. Episode 059 – Waking Ned (1998) Join Scott and Steven as they chat about a tale of death, deceit and dentures… When best friends...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. Episode 059 – Waking Ned (1998) Join Scott and Steven as they chat about a tale of death, deceit and dentures… When best friends Jackie O'Shea (Ian Bannen) and Michael O'Sullivan (David Kelly) discover someone in their small Irish village has won the lottery, they immediately set off to see if the winner is in a sharing mood. Deducing that Ned Devine is the lucky man, O'Shea and O'Sullivan pay him a visit, only to find him dead from shock. Since Devine is the only one who can claim the prize, the townsfolk band together to convince the claim inspector that O'Sullivan is really Devine, and split the cash. Apple Podcasts/Libsyn/Player FM<br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2229</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>2008,ned,waking</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/dbb941f8b03c30acd4221164d2ab4fd9.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>59</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 058 - Pool Of London (1951)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-058-pool-of-london-1951--60871981</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. Episode 058 – Pool Of London (1951) Join Scott and Steven as they take a look at the second in their series of movies that influenced the British New Wave Cinema movement  “When you're at the wheel of a ship at night, far at sea and nothing else to do, you think about a lot of things you don't understand. You wonder why one man is born white and another isn't.” Merchant sailor Dan MacDonald (Bonar Colleano) has a lucrative sideline in smuggling black market goods ashore. While docked in London, MacDonald and his best friend, Johnny Lambert (Earl Cameron), get mixed up with a gang of ruthless jewel thieves, who hire MacDonald to smuggle their loot out of the country. Complications arise when Earl falls for a charming but pernicious young woman named Pat (Susan Shaw), and is charged with a murder he did not commit. <a href="https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enGB812GB812&amp;sxsrf=ACYBGNQHDP-CjSk9uMN1DNMrmt5NnlOi7Q:1579114884249&amp;q=pool+of+london+release+date&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LSz9U3MMnKTcqK1zLKTrbST8vMyQUTViUZqYklRZnJiTkKRanpmfl5ConliUWpQE5OamJxqkJKYknqIlbpgvz8HIX8NIWc_LwUoBpkWQCkeNhDYAAAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjMyvCtpYbnAhWXFMAKHS5_CngQ6BMoADAgegQIDhAG" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Release date</a>: 20 February 1951 (<a href="https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enGB812GB812&amp;sxsrf=ACYBGNQHDP-CjSk9uMN1DNMrmt5NnlOi7Q:1579114884249&amp;q=UK&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LSz9U3MMnKTcqKV-IAsc2Li5O1jLKTrfTTMnNywYRVSUZqYklRZnJijkJRanpmfp5CYnliUSqQk5OaWJyqkJJYkrqIlSnUewcrIwCa65yHVAAAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjMyvCtpYbnAhWXFMAKHS5_CngQmxMoATAgegQIDhAH" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">United Kingdom</a>) <a href="https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enGB812GB812&amp;sxsrf=ACYBGNQHDP-CjSk9uMN1DNMrmt5NnlOi7Q:1579114884249&amp;q=pool+of+london+director&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LSz9U3MMnKTcqK1xLLTrbST8vMyQUTVimZRanJJflFi1jFC_LzcxTy0xRy8vNS8vMUYDIA5072n0AAAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjMyvCtpYbnAhWXFMAKHS5_CngQ6BMoADAhegQIDhAK" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Director</a>: <a href="https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enGB812GB812&amp;sxsrf=ACYBGNQHDP-CjSk9uMN1DNMrmt5NnlOi7Q:1579114884249&amp;q=Basil+Dearden&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LSz9U3MMnKTcqKV-IEsS2yK7JStMSyk6300zJzcsGEVUpmUWpySX7RIlZep8TizBwFl9TEopTUvB2sjAAHX653RAAAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjMyvCtpYbnAhWXFMAKHS5_CngQmxMoATAhegQIDhAL" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Basil Dearden</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enGB812GB812&amp;sxsrf=ACYBGNQHDP-CjSk9uMN1DNMrmt5NnlOi7Q:1579114884249&amp;q=pool+of+london+cinematography&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LSz9U3MMnKTcqK15LJTrbST8vMyQUTVsmZeam5iSX56UWJBRmVi1hlC_LzcxTy0xRy8vNS8vMUUOUBwCxvpEwAAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjMyvCtpYbnAhWXFMAKHS5_CngQ6BMoADAiegQIDhAO" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Cinematography</a>: <a href="https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enGB812GB812&amp;sxsrf=ACYBGNQHDP-CjSk9uMN1DNMrmt5NnlOi7Q:1579114884249&amp;q=Gordon+Dines&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LSz9U3MMnKTcqKVwKz80zKTZKKtWSyk6300zJzcsGEVXJmXmpuYkl-elFiQUblIlYe9_yilPw8BRegePEOVkYAVkpc8koAAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjMyvCtpYbnAhWXFMAKHS5_CngQmxMoATAiegQIDhAP" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gordon Dines</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enGB812GB812&amp;sxsrf=ACYBGNQHDP-CjSk9uMN1DNMrmt5NnlOi7Q:1579114884249&amp;q=pool+of+london+producer&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LSz9U3MMnKTcqK1xLLTrbST8vMyQUTVgVF-SmlyalFi1jFC_LzcxTy0xRy8vNS8vMUYDIAeve6vEAAAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjMyvCtpYbnAhWXFMAKHS5_CngQ6BMoADAjegQIDhAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Producer</a>: <a href="https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enGB812GB812&amp;sxsrf=ACYBGNQHDP-CjSk9uMN1DNMrmt5NnlOi7Q:1579114884249&amp;q=Michael+Balcon&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LSz9U3MMnKTcqKV-IEsY3NCw2rtMSyk6300zJzcsGEVUFRfkppcmrRIlY-38zkjMTUHAWnxJzk_LwdrIwAqNqAMkUAAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjMyvCtpYbnAhWXFMAKHS5_CngQmxMoATAjegQIDhAT" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Michael Balcon</a> <a 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href="https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enGB812GB812&amp;sxsrf=ACYBGNQHDP-CjSk9uMN1DNMrmt5NnlOi7Q:1579114884249&amp;q=John+Eldridge&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LSz9U3MMnKTcqKVwKzk8qzMsyytSSyk6300zJzcsGEVXFyUWpqXkFOYuUiVl6v_Iw8BdeclKLMlPTUHayMANE5iNlHAAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjMyvCtpYbnAhWXFMAKHS5_CngQmxMoAjAkegQIDhAY" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">John Eldridge</a>   Apple Podcasts/Libsyn/Player FM<br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1cac568e-5157-4d09-8542-33a3dad84900</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2020 00:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871981/rb_058_final.mp3" length="63758973" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. Episode 058 – Pool Of London (1951) Join Scott and Steven as they take a look at the second in their series of movies that...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. Episode 058 – Pool Of London (1951) Join Scott and Steven as they take a look at the second in their series of movies that influenced the British New Wave Cinema movement  “When you're at the wheel of a ship at night, far at sea and nothing else to do, you think about a lot of things you don't understand. You wonder why one man is born white and another isn't.” Merchant sailor Dan MacDonald (Bonar Colleano) has a lucrative sideline in smuggling black market goods ashore. While docked in London, MacDonald and his best friend, Johnny Lambert (Earl Cameron), get mixed up with a gang of ruthless jewel thieves, who hire MacDonald to smuggle their loot out of the country. Complications arise when Earl falls for a charming but pernicious young woman named Pat (Susan Shaw), and is charged with a murder he did not commit. <a href="https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enGB812GB812&amp;sxsrf=ACYBGNQHDP-CjSk9uMN1DNMrmt5NnlOi7Q:1579114884249&amp;q=pool+of+london+release+date&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LSz9U3MMnKTcqK1zLKTrbST8vMyQUTViUZqYklRZnJiTkKRanpmfl5ConliUWpQE5OamJxqkJKYknqIlbpgvz8HIX8NIWc_LwUoBpkWQCkeNhDYAAAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjMyvCtpYbnAhWXFMAKHS5_CngQ6BMoADAgegQIDhAG" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Release date</a>: 20 February 1951 (<a href="https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enGB812GB812&amp;sxsrf=ACYBGNQHDP-CjSk9uMN1DNMrmt5NnlOi7Q:1579114884249&amp;q=UK&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LSz9U3MMnKTcqKV-IAsc2Li5O1jLKTrfTTMnNywYRVSUZqYklRZnJijkJRanpmfp5CYnliUSqQk5OaWJyqkJJYkrqIlSnUewcrIwCa65yHVAAAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjMyvCtpYbnAhWXFMAKHS5_CngQmxMoATAgegQIDhAH" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">United Kingdom</a>) <a href="https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enGB812GB812&amp;sxsrf=ACYBGNQHDP-CjSk9uMN1DNMrmt5NnlOi7Q:1579114884249&amp;q=pool+of+london+director&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LSz9U3MMnKTcqK1xLLTrbST8vMyQUTVimZRanJJflFi1jFC_LzcxTy0xRy8vNS8vMUYDIA5072n0AAAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjMyvCtpYbnAhWXFMAKHS5_CngQ6BMoADAhegQIDhAK" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Director</a>: <a href="https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enGB812GB812&amp;sxsrf=ACYBGNQHDP-CjSk9uMN1DNMrmt5NnlOi7Q:1579114884249&amp;q=Basil+Dearden&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LSz9U3MMnKTcqKV-IEsS2yK7JStMSyk6300zJzcsGEVUpmUWpySX7RIlZep8TizBwFl9TEopTUvB2sjAAHX653RAAAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjMyvCtpYbnAhWXFMAKHS5_CngQmxMoATAhegQIDhAL" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Basil Dearden</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enGB812GB812&amp;sxsrf=ACYBGNQHDP-CjSk9uMN1DNMrmt5NnlOi7Q:1579114884249&amp;q=pool+of+london+cinematography&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LSz9U3MMnKTcqK15LJTrbST8vMyQUTVsmZeam5iSX56UWJBRmVi1hlC_LzcxTy0xRy8vNS8vMUUOUBwCxvpEwAAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjMyvCtpYbnAhWXFMAKHS5_CngQ6BMoADAiegQIDhAO" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Cinematography</a>: <a href="https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enGB812GB812&amp;sxsrf=ACYBGNQHDP-CjSk9uMN1DNMrmt5NnlOi7Q:1579114884249&amp;q=Gordon+Dines&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LSz9U3MMnKTcqKVwKz80zKTZKKtWSyk6300zJzcsGEVXJmXmpuYkl-elFiQUblIlYe9_yilPw8BRegePEOVkYAVkpc8koAAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjMyvCtpYbnAhWXFMAKHS5_CngQmxMoATAiegQIDhAP" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gordon Dines</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enGB812GB812&amp;sxsrf=ACYBGNQHDP-CjSk9uMN1DNMrmt5NnlOi7Q:1579114884249&amp;q=pool+of+london+producer&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LSz9U3MMnKTcqK1xLLTrbST8vMyQUTVgVF-SmlyalFi1jFC_LzcxTy0xRy8vNS8vMUYDIAeve6vEAAAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjMyvCtpYbnAhWXFMAKHS5_CngQ6BMoADAjegQIDhAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Producer</a>: <a...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3985</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1951,basil,bonar,cameron,colleano,dearden,earl,london,of,pool</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4bfae8c5f593079d2338a75c35dbc174.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>58</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 057 - Gregory's Girl (1981)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-057-gregory-s-girl-1981--60872017</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. Episode 057 – Gregory’s Girl (1981) Join Scott and Steven as they head north of the border to review Bill Forsyth’s movie from 1981 , Gregory’s Girl.  “Twelve tons of cornflakes pass under here every day. It's a well-known fact” In his warm, Scottish coming-of-age film, gangly teen Gregory and his school-mates are starting to find out about girls. He fancies Dorothy, not least because she has got on to the football team (and is a better player than he). He finally asks her out, but it is obviously the females in control of matters here, and that very much includes Gregory's younger sister. <a href="https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enGB812GB812&amp;sxsrf=ACYBGNQg8oJYoIlQhz7SpFDo6dweEGBCNA:1578320468735&amp;q=gregory%27s+girl+release+date&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LUz9U3MCk3NjLVMspOttJPy8zJBRNWJRmpiSVFmcmJOQpFqemZ-XkKieWJRalATk5qYnGqQkpiSeoiVul0oGR-UaV6sUJ6ZlEOiiwAmfrf-18AAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi4tIX3le_mAhXVPsAKHRqiDMQQ6BMoADAlegQIGBAF" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Release date</a>: 23 April 1981 (<a href="https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enGB812GB812&amp;sxsrf=ACYBGNQg8oJYoIlQhz7SpFDo6dweEGBCNA:1578320468735&amp;q=UK&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LUz9U3MCk3NjJV4gAxzYuLk7WMspOt9NMyc3LBhFVJRmpiSVFmcmKOQlFqemZ-nkJieWJRKpCTk5pYnKqQkliSuoiVKdQbAHRKttdQAAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi4tIX3le_mAhXVPsAKHRqiDMQQmxMoATAlegQIGBAG" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">United Kingdom</a>) <a href="https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enGB812GB812&amp;sxsrf=ACYBGNQg8oJYoIlQhz7SpFDo6dweEGBCNA:1578320468735&amp;q=gregory%27s+girl+director&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LUz9U3MCk3NjLVEstOttJPy8zJBRNWKZlFqckl-UWLWMXTi1LT84sq1YsV0jOLchRgMgBscECbPwAAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi4tIX3le_mAhXVPsAKHRqiDMQQ6BMoADAmegQIGBAJ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Director</a>: <a href="https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enGB812GB812&amp;sxsrf=ACYBGNQg8oJYoIlQhz7SpFDo6dweEGBCNA:1578320468735&amp;q=Bill+Forsyth&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LUz9U3MCk3NjJVgjPjtcSyk6300zJzcsGEVUpmUWpySX7RIlYep8ycHAW3_KLiypIMAEnCctQ_AAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi4tIX3le_mAhXVPsAKHRqiDMQQmxMoATAmegQIGBAK" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bill Forsyth</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enGB812GB812&amp;sxsrf=ACYBGNQg8oJYoIlQhz7SpFDo6dweEGBCNA:1578320468735&amp;q=gregory%27s+girl+screenplay&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LUz9U3MCk3NjLVkshOttJPy8zJBRNWxclFqal5BTmJlYtYJdOLUtPziyrVixXSM4tyFBByAO6W69tDAAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi4tIX3le_mAhXVPsAKHRqiDMQQ6BMoADAnegQIGBAN" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Screenplay</a>: <a href="https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enGB812GB812&amp;sxsrf=ACYBGNQg8oJYoIlQhz7SpFDo6dweEGBCNA:1578320468735&amp;q=Bill+Forsyth&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LUz9U3MCk3NjJVgjPjtSSyk6300zJzcsGEVXFyUWpqXkFOYuUiVh6nzJwcBbf8ouLKkgwACI0RZUEAAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi4tIX3le_mAhXVPsAKHRqiDMQQmxMoATAnegQIGBAO" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bill Forsyth</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enGB812GB812&amp;sxsrf=ACYBGNQg8oJYoIlQhz7SpFDo6dweEGBCNA:1578320468735&amp;q=gregory%27s+girl+budget&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LUz9U3MCk3NjLVEslOttJPy8zJBRNWSaUp6akli1hF04tS0_OLKtWLFdIzi3IUIOIAzjbLrTsAAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi4tIX3le_mAhXVPsAKHRqiDMQQ6BMoADApegQIGBAV" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Budget</a>: 500 GBP   Apple Podcasts/Libsyn/Player FM<br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">89b27353-f8e5-409b-88f0-77f3d9191013</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2020 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60872017/rb_057_final.mp3" length="41793964" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. Episode 057 – Gregory’s Girl (1981) Join Scott and Steven as they head north of the border to review Bill Forsyth’s movie from...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. Episode 057 – Gregory’s Girl (1981) Join Scott and Steven as they head north of the border to review Bill Forsyth’s movie from 1981 , Gregory’s Girl.  “Twelve tons of cornflakes pass under here every day. It's a well-known fact” In his warm, Scottish coming-of-age film, gangly teen Gregory and his school-mates are starting to find out about girls. He fancies Dorothy, not least because she has got on to the football team (and is a better player than he). He finally asks her out, but it is obviously the females in control of matters here, and that very much includes Gregory's younger sister. <a href="https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enGB812GB812&amp;sxsrf=ACYBGNQg8oJYoIlQhz7SpFDo6dweEGBCNA:1578320468735&amp;q=gregory%27s+girl+release+date&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LUz9U3MCk3NjLVMspOttJPy8zJBRNWJRmpiSVFmcmJOQpFqemZ-XkKieWJRalATk5qYnGqQkpiSeoiVul0oGR-UaV6sUJ6ZlEOiiwAmfrf-18AAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi4tIX3le_mAhXVPsAKHRqiDMQQ6BMoADAlegQIGBAF" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Release date</a>: 23 April 1981 (<a href="https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enGB812GB812&amp;sxsrf=ACYBGNQg8oJYoIlQhz7SpFDo6dweEGBCNA:1578320468735&amp;q=UK&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LUz9U3MCk3NjJV4gAxzYuLk7WMspOt9NMyc3LBhFVJRmpiSVFmcmKOQlFqemZ-nkJieWJRKpCTk5pYnKqQkliSuoiVKdQbAHRKttdQAAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi4tIX3le_mAhXVPsAKHRqiDMQQmxMoATAlegQIGBAG" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">United Kingdom</a>) <a href="https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enGB812GB812&amp;sxsrf=ACYBGNQg8oJYoIlQhz7SpFDo6dweEGBCNA:1578320468735&amp;q=gregory%27s+girl+director&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LUz9U3MCk3NjLVEstOttJPy8zJBRNWKZlFqckl-UWLWMXTi1LT84sq1YsV0jOLchRgMgBscECbPwAAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi4tIX3le_mAhXVPsAKHRqiDMQQ6BMoADAmegQIGBAJ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Director</a>: <a href="https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enGB812GB812&amp;sxsrf=ACYBGNQg8oJYoIlQhz7SpFDo6dweEGBCNA:1578320468735&amp;q=Bill+Forsyth&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LUz9U3MCk3NjJVgjPjtcSyk6300zJzcsGEVUpmUWpySX7RIlYep8ycHAW3_KLiypIMAEnCctQ_AAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi4tIX3le_mAhXVPsAKHRqiDMQQmxMoATAmegQIGBAK" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bill Forsyth</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enGB812GB812&amp;sxsrf=ACYBGNQg8oJYoIlQhz7SpFDo6dweEGBCNA:1578320468735&amp;q=gregory%27s+girl+screenplay&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LUz9U3MCk3NjLVkshOttJPy8zJBRNWxclFqal5BTmJlYtYJdOLUtPziyrVixXSM4tyFBByAO6W69tDAAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi4tIX3le_mAhXVPsAKHRqiDMQQ6BMoADAnegQIGBAN" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Screenplay</a>: <a href="https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enGB812GB812&amp;sxsrf=ACYBGNQg8oJYoIlQhz7SpFDo6dweEGBCNA:1578320468735&amp;q=Bill+Forsyth&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LUz9U3MCk3NjJVgjPjtSSyk6300zJzcsGEVXFyUWpqXkFOYuUiVh6nzJwcBbf8ouLKkgwACI0RZUEAAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi4tIX3le_mAhXVPsAKHRqiDMQQmxMoATAnegQIGBAO" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bill Forsyth</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enGB812GB812&amp;sxsrf=ACYBGNQg8oJYoIlQhz7SpFDo6dweEGBCNA:1578320468735&amp;q=gregory%27s+girl+budget&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LUz9U3MCk3NjLVEslOttJPy8zJBRNWSaUp6akli1hF04tS0_OLKtWLFdIzi3IUIOIAzjbLrTsAAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi4tIX3le_mAhXVPsAKHRqiDMQQ6BMoADApegQIGBAV" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Budget</a>: 500 GBP   Apple Podcasts/Libsyn/Player FM<br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2613</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1981,bill,dee,forsyth,girl,gordon,gregorys,hepburn,john,movie,sinclair</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/57022b41a5b534409b1af43c06002eb1.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>57</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 056 - Please Sir (1971)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-056-please-sir-1971--60871980</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. Episode 056 – Please Sir (1971)  This week Scott is joined by Steven and guest host Mark from The Good The Bad and The Odd podcast to take a look at the big screen version of British sitcom Please Sir from 1971 Movie spin-off from the popular TV sitcom in which teacher Bernard Hedges takes troublesome class 5C to a holiday camp with inevitably comic and disastrous results.   <a href="https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enGB812GB812&amp;sxsrf=ACYBGNR73TloGmZGQtsqiSeonOy1NItrqA:1578229506096&amp;q=please+sir!+film+release+date&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LSz9U3SCqKL0-p0DLKTrbST8vMyQUTViUZqYklRZnJiTkKRanpmfl5ConliUWpQE5OamJxqkJKYknqIlbZAgivOLNIUQGkD0UeAFone81iAAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi51NaIw-zmAhWKShUIHeoXCwIQ6BMoADAZegQIDBAF" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Release date</a>: 1971 (<a 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href="https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enGB812GB812&amp;sxsrf=ACYBGNR73TloGmZGQtsqiSeonOy1NItrqA:1578229506096&amp;q=Mark+Stuart+Television+producer&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LSz9U3SCqKL0-pUIKwy3KLKiy1xLKTrfTTMnNywYRVSmZRanJJftEiVnnfxKJsheCS0sSiEoWQ1JzUsszizPw8hYKi_JTS5NQiAHWWFd9UAAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi51NaIw-zmAhWKShUIHeoXCwIQmxMoATAaegQIDBAK" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mark Stuart</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enGB812GB812&amp;sxsrf=ACYBGNR73TloGmZGQtsqiSeonOy1NItrqA:1578229506096&amp;q=please+sir!+film+producer&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LSz9U3SCqKL0-p0BLLTrbST8vMyQUTVgVF-SmlyalFi1glC3JSE4tTFYozixQVQHIKMDkA_2e7q0IAAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi51NaIw-zmAhWKShUIHeoXCwIQ6BMoADAbegQIDBAN" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Producer</a>: <a href="https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enGB812GB812&amp;sxsrf=ACYBGNR73TloGmZGQtsqiSeonOy1NItrqA:1578229506096&amp;q=Andrew+Mitchell+Film+producer&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LSz9U3SCqKL0-pUAKzC1LSsw3MtcSyk6300zJzcsGEVUFRfkppcmrRIlZZx7yUotRyBd_MkuSM1JwcBTegvAJMHgBwikNfUgAAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi51NaIw-zmAhWKShUIHeoXCwIQmxMoATAbegQIDBAO" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Andrew Mitchell</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enGB812GB812&amp;sxsrf=ACYBGNR73TloGmZGQtsqiSeonOy1NItrqA:1578229506096&amp;q=please+sir!+film+music+composed+by&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LSz9U3SCqKL0-p0BLOTrbST8vMyQUTVrmlxZnJi1iVCnJSE4tTFYozixQVQBIKYAmF5Pzcgvzi1BSFpEoADPF0SkgAAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi51NaIw-zmAhWKShUIHeoXCwIQ6BMoADAcegQIDBAR" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Music composed by</a>: <a 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href="https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enGB812GB812&amp;sxsrf=ACYBGNR73TloGmZGQtsqiSeonOy1NItrqA:1578229506096&amp;q=John+Esmonde&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LSz9U3SCqKL0-pUAKz81IsK5MytCSyk6300zJzcsGEVXFyUWpqXkFOYuUiVh6v_Iw8Bdfi3Py8lFQAuZpoq0MAAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi51NaIw-zmAhWKShUIHeoXCwIQmxMoATAdegQIDBAW" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">John Esmonde</a>, <a href="https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enGB812GB812&amp;sxsrf=ACYBGNR73TloGmZGQtsqiSeonOy1NItrqA:1578229506096&amp;q=Bob+Larbey&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LSz9U3SCqKL0-pUAKzTcvTTbLNtSSyk6300zJzcsGEVXFyUWpqXkFOYuUiVi6n_CQFn8SipNRKAKEQHb1BAAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi51NaIw-zmAhWKShUIHeoXCwIQmxMoAjAdegQIDBAX" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bob Larbey</a>   Apple Podcasts/Libsyn/Player FM<br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott, Steven and Mark]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">49224ebc-44cb-4253-ad27-3c505660d13f</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2020 13:29:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871980/rb_056_final.mp3" length="49056419" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. Episode 056 – Please Sir (1971)  This week Scott is joined by Steven and guest host Mark from The Good The Bad and The Odd...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. Episode 056 – Please Sir (1971)  This week Scott is joined by Steven and guest host Mark from The Good The Bad and The Odd podcast to take a look at the big screen version of British sitcom Please Sir from 1971 Movie spin-off from the popular TV sitcom in which teacher Bernard Hedges takes troublesome class 5C to a holiday camp with inevitably comic and disastrous results.   <a href="https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enGB812GB812&amp;sxsrf=ACYBGNR73TloGmZGQtsqiSeonOy1NItrqA:1578229506096&amp;q=please+sir!+film+release+date&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LSz9U3SCqKL0-p0DLKTrbST8vMyQUTViUZqYklRZnJiTkKRanpmfl5ConliUWpQE5OamJxqkJKYknqIlbZAgivOLNIUQGkD0UeAFone81iAAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi51NaIw-zmAhWKShUIHeoXCwIQ6BMoADAZegQIDBAF" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Release date</a>: 1971 (<a href="https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enGB812GB812&amp;sxsrf=ACYBGNR73TloGmZGQtsqiSeonOy1NItrqA:1578229506096&amp;q=UK&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LSz9U3SCqKL0-pUOIAsc2Li5O1jLKTrfTTMnNywYRVSUZqYklRZnJijkJRanpmfp5CYnliUSqQk5OaWJyqkJJYkrqIlSnUGwAPJ2KGUQAAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi51NaIw-zmAhWKShUIHeoXCwIQmxMoATAZegQIDBAG" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">United Kingdom</a>) <a href="https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enGB812GB812&amp;sxsrf=ACYBGNR73TloGmZGQtsqiSeonOy1NItrqA:1578229506096&amp;q=please+sir!+film+director&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LSz9U3SCqKL0-p0BLLTrbST8vMyQUTVimZRanJJflFi1glC3JSE4tTFYozixQVQHIKMDkA4Ln2fUIAAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi51NaIw-zmAhWKShUIHeoXCwIQ6BMoADAaegQIDBAJ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Director</a>: <a href="https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enGB812GB812&amp;sxsrf=ACYBGNR73TloGmZGQtsqiSeonOy1NItrqA:1578229506096&amp;q=Mark+Stuart+Television+producer&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LSz9U3SCqKL0-pUIKwy3KLKiy1xLKTrfTTMnNywYRVSmZRanJJftEiVnnfxKJsheCS0sSiEoWQ1JzUsszizPw8hYKi_JTS5NQiAHWWFd9UAAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi51NaIw-zmAhWKShUIHeoXCwIQmxMoATAaegQIDBAK" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mark Stuart</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enGB812GB812&amp;sxsrf=ACYBGNR73TloGmZGQtsqiSeonOy1NItrqA:1578229506096&amp;q=please+sir!+film+producer&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LSz9U3SCqKL0-p0BLLTrbST8vMyQUTVgVF-SmlyalFi1glC3JSE4tTFYozixQVQHIKMDkA_2e7q0IAAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi51NaIw-zmAhWKShUIHeoXCwIQ6BMoADAbegQIDBAN" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Producer</a>: <a href="https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enGB812GB812&amp;sxsrf=ACYBGNR73TloGmZGQtsqiSeonOy1NItrqA:1578229506096&amp;q=Andrew+Mitchell+Film+producer&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LSz9U3SCqKL0-pUAKzC1LSsw3MtcSyk6300zJzcsGEVUFRfkppcmrRIlZZx7yUotRyBd_MkuSM1JwcBTegvAJMHgBwikNfUgAAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi51NaIw-zmAhWKShUIHeoXCwIQmxMoATAbegQIDBAO" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Andrew Mitchell</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enGB812GB812&amp;sxsrf=ACYBGNR73TloGmZGQtsqiSeonOy1NItrqA:1578229506096&amp;q=please+sir!+film+music+composed+by&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LSz9U3SCqKL0-p0BLOTrbST8vMyQUTVrmlxZnJi1iVCnJSE4tTFYozixQVQBIKYAmF5Pzcgvzi1BSFpEoADPF0SkgAAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi51NaIw-zmAhWKShUIHeoXCwIQ6BMoADAcegQIDBAR" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Music composed by</a>: <a href="https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enGB812GB812&amp;sxsrf=ACYBGNR73TloGmZGQtsqiSeonOy1NItrqA:1578229506096&amp;q=Mike+Vickers&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LSz9U3SCqKL0-pUAKzDcsqzHIMtISzk6300zJzcsGEVW5pcWbyIlYe38zsVIWwzOTs1KJiAPXgZ9k-AAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi51NaIw-zmAhWKShUIHeoXCwIQmxMoATAcegQIDBAS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mike Vickers</a> <a...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3066</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1971,alderton,john,movie,please,sir,sitcom</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/28cdfa1efdcb28e6cd2b559e984fa705.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>56</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 055 - Scott of the Antarctic (1948)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-055-scott-of-the-antarctic-1948--60872034</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. Episode 055 Scott of the Antarctic (1948)  “Had we lived, I should have had a tale to tell of the hardihood, endurance, and courage of my companions which would have stirred the heart of every Englishman. It seems a pity but I don't think I can write more. These rough notes and our dead bodies must tell the tale. For God's sake look after our people.” This week Scott is joined by Steven for their review of the true story of the British explorer Robert Falcon Scott and his ill-fated expedition to try to be the first man to discover the South Pole – only to find that the murderously cold weather and a rival team of Norwegian explorers conspire against him Robert Falcon Scott (John Mills) is a determined explorer whose ambition is to be the first man to reach the South Pole. He starts off well, with three modes of transportation -- dogs, ponies and snow tractors -- but the extremely cold weather, as well as the conspiracy against him by a rival team of Norwegian explorers, proves to be too much for the man and his expedition. The film is based on the true story and inspired by footage shot on the actual journey. Apple Podcasts/Libsyn/Player FM<br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">773133d8-95ac-4064-9ee1-b71335567937</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2019 16:15:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60872034/rb055_final.mp3" length="60327118" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. Episode 055 Scott of the Antarctic (1948)  “Had we lived, I should have had a tale to tell of the hardihood, endurance, and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. Episode 055 Scott of the Antarctic (1948)  “Had we lived, I should have had a tale to tell of the hardihood, endurance, and courage of my companions which would have stirred the heart of every Englishman. It seems a pity but I don't think I can write more. These rough notes and our dead bodies must tell the tale. For God's sake look after our people.” This week Scott is joined by Steven for their review of the true story of the British explorer Robert Falcon Scott and his ill-fated expedition to try to be the first man to discover the South Pole – only to find that the murderously cold weather and a rival team of Norwegian explorers conspire against him Robert Falcon Scott (John Mills) is a determined explorer whose ambition is to be the first man to reach the South Pole. He starts off well, with three modes of transportation -- dogs, ponies and snow tractors -- but the extremely cold weather, as well as the conspiracy against him by a rival team of Norwegian explorers, proves to be too much for the man and his expedition. The film is based on the true story and inspired by footage shot on the actual journey. Apple Podcasts/Libsyn/Player FM<br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3771</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1948,antarctic,john,mills,of,scott,the</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f963610b1d18e22ca6e3f038342f9fc2.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>55</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 054 - The Holly and the Ivy (1952)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-054-the-holly-and-the-ivy-1952--60871957</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. Episode 054 – The Holly and the Ivy (1952) “Cheer up, Mick old boy. In a hundred years we'll all be dead.”  This week Scott is joined by Steven for this year’s Christmas movie review, The Holly and the Ivy starring Ralph Richardson, Celia Johnson, Margaret Leighton, John Gregson and Denholm Elliot. An English clergyman’s neglect of his grown children, in his zeal to tend to his parishioners, comes to the surface at a Christmas family gathering. Apple Podcasts/Libsyn/Player FM<br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">36d9b101-c4e2-4d66-aa68-f71e07117450</guid><pubDate>Sat, 21 Dec 2019 07:14:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871957/rb054_final.mp3" length="44112391" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. Episode 054 – The Holly and the Ivy (1952) “Cheer up, Mick old boy. In a hundred years we'll all be dead.”  This week Scott is...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. Episode 054 – The Holly and the Ivy (1952) “Cheer up, Mick old boy. In a hundred years we'll all be dead.”  This week Scott is joined by Steven for this year’s Christmas movie review, The Holly and the Ivy starring Ralph Richardson, Celia Johnson, Margaret Leighton, John Gregson and Denholm Elliot. An English clergyman’s neglect of his grown children, in his zeal to tend to his parishioners, comes to the surface at a Christmas family gathering. Apple Podcasts/Libsyn/Player FM<br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2757</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1952,and,celia,denholm,elliot,gregson,holly,ivy,john,johnson,leighton,margaret,ralph,richardson,the</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/559a2ec9f3e01ae02ff24cef0a9db103.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>54</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 053 - The Man Who Would Be King (1975)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-053-the-man-who-would-be-king-1975--60872027</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. Episode 053 – The Man Who Would Be King (1975) “Danny's only a man. But he breaks wind at both ends simultaneous - which is more, I reckon, than any god can do.”  This week Scott is joined by both Steven and Tony for their review of the John Huston movie The Man Who Would Be King. RUDYARD KIPLING’S EPIC OF SPLENDOUR, SPECTACLE AND HIGH ADVENTURE AT THE TOP OF A LEGENDARY WORLD. A robust adventure about two British adventurers who take over primitive Kafiristan as “godlike” rulers, meeting a tragic end through their desire for a native girl. Based on a short story by Rudyard Kipling.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">09d07df8-f404-45f5-9002-57596c17c10b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2019 09:36:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60872027/rb052_final.mp3" length="41228058" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. Episode 053 – The Man Who Would Be King (1975) “Danny's only a man. But he breaks wind at both ends simultaneous - which is more,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. Episode 053 – The Man Who Would Be King (1975) “Danny's only a man. But he breaks wind at both ends simultaneous - which is more, I reckon, than any god can do.”  This week Scott is joined by both Steven and Tony for their review of the John Huston movie The Man Who Would Be King. RUDYARD KIPLING’S EPIC OF SPLENDOUR, SPECTACLE AND HIGH ADVENTURE AT THE TOP OF A LEGENDARY WORLD. A robust adventure about two British adventurers who take over primitive Kafiristan as “godlike” rulers, meeting a tragic end through their desire for a native girl. Based on a short story by Rudyard Kipling.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2577</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1975,be,caine,connery,huston,john,king,kipling,man,michael,movie,review,rudyard,sean,the,who,would</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7bb0f04f2883b7187b3a9ae8b82f585b.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>53</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 052 - The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-052-the-rocky-horror-picture-show-1975--60871971</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. Episode 052 – The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1976)  ‘Why don’t you come on up to the lab….and see what’s on the slab?’ This week, Mark from The Good, The Bad, And The Odd Podcast joins Scott and Steven for their Halloween review of the cult classic, The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1976) Sweethearts Brad and Janet, stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a transvestite scientist. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker and a creepy butler. Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named ‘Rocky’.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">d91ec9b1bbc8425eb44cd6f2a5f06bc1</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2019 19:32:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871971/rb_052_final.mp3" length="53439576" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. Episode 052 – The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1976)  ‘Why don’t you come on up to the lab….and see what’s on the slab?’ This week,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. Episode 052 – The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1976)  ‘Why don’t you come on up to the lab….and see what’s on the slab?’ This week, Mark from The Good, The Bad, And The Odd Podcast joins Scott and Steven for their Halloween review of the cult classic, The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1976) Sweethearts Brad and Janet, stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a transvestite scientist. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker and a creepy butler. Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named ‘Rocky’.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3340</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1975,barry,bostwick,curry,horror,movie,obrien,picture,richard,rocky,sarndon,show,susan,the,tim</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/64dfb91c385f0c768e43806e01150d17.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>52</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 051 - The Prime Of Miss Jean Brodie (1969)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-051-the-prime-of-miss-jean-brodie-1969--60872030</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. Episode 051 – The Prime Of Miss Jean Brodie (1969)  “Six inches is perfectly adequate. More is vulgar!’’ Join Scott and Steven for their 50th movie review….. Jean Brodie (Maggie Smith) is a free-spirited teacher at a Scottish girls' school during the 1930s. She encourages her young pupils to embrace romantic ideals, educating them about love and art rather than hard facts. However, her controversial teaching philosophy draws the ire of the school's headmistress, Miss Mackey (Celia Johnson), and, as Miss Brodie becomes entangled in a love triangle, her behaviour towards her favourite students becomes increasingly manipulative.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ad6ddbe51a8644f0b54be7c78a7a9414</guid><pubDate>Sun, 27 Oct 2019 15:40:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60872030/rb_051_final.mp3" length="51682058" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. Episode 051 – The Prime Of Miss Jean Brodie (1969)  “Six inches is perfectly adequate. More is vulgar!’’ Join Scott and Steven...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. Episode 051 – The Prime Of Miss Jean Brodie (1969)  “Six inches is perfectly adequate. More is vulgar!’’ Join Scott and Steven for their 50th movie review….. Jean Brodie (Maggie Smith) is a free-spirited teacher at a Scottish girls' school during the 1930s. She encourages her young pupils to embrace romantic ideals, educating them about love and art rather than hard facts. However, her controversial teaching philosophy draws the ire of the school's headmistress, Miss Mackey (Celia Johnson), and, as Miss Brodie becomes entangled in a love triangle, her behaviour towards her favourite students becomes increasingly manipulative.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3231</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1969,brodie,celia,franklin,gordon,jackson,jean,johnson,maggie,miss,movie,of,pamela,prime,robert,smith,stephens,the</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bf23ff8bb3aca90318c567149b3feb2e.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>51</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 050 - Time Bandits (1981)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-050-time-bandits-1981--60871985</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. Episode 050 - Time Bandits (1981) ‘Honestly, Trevor, if you were half a man you would've gone in there after the blender.’  Join Scott and Steven for their review of the Terry Gilliam directed Time Bandits from 1981. Young history buff Kevin (Craig Warnock) can scarcely believe it when six dwarfs emerge from his closet one night. Former employees of the Supreme Being (Ralph Richardson), they've purloined a map charting all of the holes in the fabric of time and are using it to steal treasures from different historical eras. Taking Kevin with them, they variously drop in on Napoleon (Ian Holm), Robin Hood (John Cleese) and King Agamemnon (Sean Connery) before the Supreme Being catches up with them. Apple Podcasts/Libsyn/Player FM<br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">0e9180cc403348b482287a802a1c07f6</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2019 13:29:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871985/rb_050_final.mp3" length="57718625" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. Episode 050 - Time Bandits (1981) ‘Honestly, Trevor, if you were half a man you would've gone in there after the blender.’  Join...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. Episode 050 - Time Bandits (1981) ‘Honestly, Trevor, if you were half a man you would've gone in there after the blender.’  Join Scott and Steven for their review of the Terry Gilliam directed Time Bandits from 1981. Young history buff Kevin (Craig Warnock) can scarcely believe it when six dwarfs emerge from his closet one night. Former employees of the Supreme Being (Ralph Richardson), they've purloined a map charting all of the holes in the fabric of time and are using it to steal treasures from different historical eras. Taking Kevin with them, they variously drop in on Napoleon (Ian Holm), Robin Hood (John Cleese) and King Agamemnon (Sean Connery) before the Supreme Being catches up with them. Apple Podcasts/Libsyn/Player FM<br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3608</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1981,bandits,cleese,connery,gilliam,john,michael,monty,palin,python,sean,terry,time</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/36b12ea0a491df877d8046da32b3c999.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>50</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 049 - A Matter Of Life And Death (1946)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-049-a-matter-of-life-and-death-1946--60871993</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. Episode 049 - A Matter Of Life And Death (1946)  ‘You've got a good voice. You've got guts too. It's funny - I've known dozens of girls: I've been in love with some of them, but an American girl whom I've never seen and who I never shall see will hear my last words. That's funny. It's rather sweet.’   Join Scott and Steven for their review of  A Matter Of Life And Death, the Powell and Pressburger classic starring David Niven, Kim Hunter, Roger Livesey, Marius Goring and Raymond Massey Returning to England from a bombing run in May 1945, pilot Peter Carter's plane is damaged and his parachute ripped to shreds. He has his crew bail out safely, but figures it is curtains for himself. He gets on the radio, and talks to June, a young American woman working for the U.S. Army Air Forces, and they are quite moved by each other's voices. Then he jumps, preferring this to burning up with his plane. He wakes up in the surf. It was his time to die, but there was a mix-up in heaven. They couldn't find him in all that fog. By the time his "Conductor" catches up with him twenty hours later, Peter and June have met and fallen in love. This changes everything, and since it happened through no fault of his own, Peter figures that heaven owes him a second chance. Heaven agrees to a trial to decide his fate. Apple Podcasts/Libsyn/Player FM<br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">0aafb005056c4c93b002646fbe287559</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2019 20:09:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871993/rb_049_final.mp3" length="55199181" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. Episode 049 - A Matter Of Life And Death (1946)  ‘You've got a good voice. You've got guts too. It's funny - I've known dozens of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. Episode 049 - A Matter Of Life And Death (1946)  ‘You've got a good voice. You've got guts too. It's funny - I've known dozens of girls: I've been in love with some of them, but an American girl whom I've never seen and who I never shall see will hear my last words. That's funny. It's rather sweet.’   Join Scott and Steven for their review of  A Matter Of Life And Death, the Powell and Pressburger classic starring David Niven, Kim Hunter, Roger Livesey, Marius Goring and Raymond Massey Returning to England from a bombing run in May 1945, pilot Peter Carter's plane is damaged and his parachute ripped to shreds. He has his crew bail out safely, but figures it is curtains for himself. He gets on the radio, and talks to June, a young American woman working for the U.S. Army Air Forces, and they are quite moved by each other's voices. Then he jumps, preferring this to burning up with his plane. He wakes up in the surf. It was his time to die, but there was a mix-up in heaven. They couldn't find him in all that fog. By the time his "Conductor" catches up with him twenty hours later, Peter and June have met and fallen in love. This changes everything, and since it happened through no fault of his own, Peter figures that heaven owes him a second chance. Heaven agrees to a trial to decide his fate. Apple Podcasts/Libsyn/Player FM<br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod facebook.com/groups/reelbritannia<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3450</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1946,a,and,david,death,goring,heaven,hunter,kim,life,massey,matter,movie,niven,of,powell,raymond,roger,stairway,to</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/782de9d2d99257a3cab10d9e6a35b837.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>49</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 048 - A Man For All Seasons (1966)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-048-a-man-for-all-seasons-1966--60871995</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. Join Scott and Steven for their review of a Man For All Seasons from 1966, featuring an Oscar winning performance from Paul Scofield with support from Robert Shaw, Orson Welles, Wendy Hiller, John Hurt and many more.  When the highly respected British statesman Sir Thomas More (Paul Scofield) refuses to pressure the Pope into annulling the marriage of King Henry VIII (Robert Shaw) and his Spanish-born wife, More's clashes with the monarch increase in intensity. A devout Catholic, More stands by his religious principles and moves to leave the royal court. Unfortunately, the King and his loyalists aren't appeased by this, and press forward with grave charges of treason, further testing More's resolve. This and all our other episodes can be found on: Apple Podcasts Stitcher Radio Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod Facebook: facebook.com/rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">40c12f6870894f2f97c52af181b65921</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2019 19:58:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871995/rb_048_final.mp3" length="42523011" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. Join Scott and Steven for their review of a Man For All Seasons from 1966, featuring an Oscar winning performance from Paul...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. Join Scott and Steven for their review of a Man For All Seasons from 1966, featuring an Oscar winning performance from Paul Scofield with support from Robert Shaw, Orson Welles, Wendy Hiller, John Hurt and many more.  When the highly respected British statesman Sir Thomas More (Paul Scofield) refuses to pressure the Pope into annulling the marriage of King Henry VIII (Robert Shaw) and his Spanish-born wife, More's clashes with the monarch increase in intensity. A devout Catholic, More stands by his religious principles and moves to leave the royal court. Unfortunately, the King and his loyalists aren't appeased by this, and press forward with grave charges of treason, further testing More's resolve. This and all our other episodes can be found on: Apple Podcasts Stitcher Radio Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod Facebook: facebook.com/rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2658</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1966,a,all,for,man,movie,orson,paul,robert,scofield,seasons,shaw,welles</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ad764557d2b06bb47ee06899f6ae6a7a.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>48</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 047 - Dance With A Stranger (1985)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-047-dance-with-a-stranger-1985--60872009</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. Join Scott and Steven for their review of Dance With A Stranger from 1985 starring Miranda Richardson, Rupert Everett, and Ian Holm.  This tale of murderous revenge focuses on Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be executed by the state in England. Ellis (Miranda Richardson), a former prostitute and single mom, falls for David Blakely (Rupert Everett) when she meets him in a club. Although Blakely comes from an aristocratic background, compared with Ellis's hardscrabble upbringing, the two start a torrid affair. But when David starts to pull away, Ruth is overwhelmed by jealousy and turns to extreme measure to get him back. This and all our other episodes can be found on: Apple Podcasts Stitcher Radio Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod Facebook: facebook.com/rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">0514ce40db9745d3a9f95f346e91e346</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Aug 2019 16:04:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60872009/rb_047_final.mp3" length="45396313" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. Join Scott and Steven for their review of Dance With A Stranger from 1985 starring Miranda Richardson, Rupert Everett, and Ian...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. Join Scott and Steven for their review of Dance With A Stranger from 1985 starring Miranda Richardson, Rupert Everett, and Ian Holm.  This tale of murderous revenge focuses on Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be executed by the state in England. Ellis (Miranda Richardson), a former prostitute and single mom, falls for David Blakely (Rupert Everett) when she meets him in a club. Although Blakely comes from an aristocratic background, compared with Ellis's hardscrabble upbringing, the two start a torrid affair. But when David starts to pull away, Ruth is overwhelmed by jealousy and turns to extreme measure to get him back. This and all our other episodes can be found on: Apple Podcasts Stitcher Radio Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod Facebook: facebook.com/rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2838</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>a,dance,delaney,ellis,everett,holm,ian,miranda,richardson,rupert,ruth,shelagh,stranger,with</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d1db352fe81409daf44e5563f8c70cbf.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>47</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 046 - Little Voice (1998)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-046-little-voice-1998--60871987</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. Join Scott and Steven for their review of Little Voice from 1997, featuring stand out performances from Jane Horrocks, Michael Caine, Brenda Blethyn and Ewan Macgregor.  The pathetically shy LV lives the life of a recluse listening to her late father's old records in her room and in the process driving her abusive, loud-mouthed mother, Mari Hoff, to distraction. At night, however, when her father's ghost visits, LV sings the songs of the great divas such as Judy Garland, Marilyn Monroe, and Dame Shirley Bassey. One evening, LV is overheard by one of her mother's loathsome boyfriends, the disastrous dead-end talent scout Ray Say, who recognizes her innate talent and realizes this is his last big chance for the glittering prizes. Gambling everything, Ray Say forces LV to appear at a local run-down, seedy nightclub run by Mr. Boo. As preparations for the big event proceed apace LV meets the equally shy Billy, a pigeon-racing telephone engineer and they form a tentative, gentle friendship. The big night finally arrives and everything is in readiness, the band, the club, and even a big agent from London, but what about LV?  This and all our other episodes can be found on: Apple Podcasts Stitcher Radio Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod Facebook: facebook.com/rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">2acce5097e134453ba514c451a47affd</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Aug 2019 18:44:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871987/rb_046_final.mp3" length="39751961" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. Join Scott and Steven for their review of Little Voice from 1997, featuring stand out performances from Jane Horrocks, Michael...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. Join Scott and Steven for their review of Little Voice from 1997, featuring stand out performances from Jane Horrocks, Michael Caine, Brenda Blethyn and Ewan Macgregor.  The pathetically shy LV lives the life of a recluse listening to her late father's old records in her room and in the process driving her abusive, loud-mouthed mother, Mari Hoff, to distraction. At night, however, when her father's ghost visits, LV sings the songs of the great divas such as Judy Garland, Marilyn Monroe, and Dame Shirley Bassey. One evening, LV is overheard by one of her mother's loathsome boyfriends, the disastrous dead-end talent scout Ray Say, who recognizes her innate talent and realizes this is his last big chance for the glittering prizes. Gambling everything, Ray Say forces LV to appear at a local run-down, seedy nightclub run by Mr. Boo. As preparations for the big event proceed apace LV meets the equally shy Billy, a pigeon-racing telephone engineer and they form a tentative, gentle friendship. The big night finally arrives and everything is in readiness, the band, the club, and even a big agent from London, but what about LV?  This and all our other episodes can be found on: Apple Podcasts Stitcher Radio Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod Facebook: facebook.com/rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2485</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1998,blethyn,brenda,caine,ewan,horrocks,jane,little,macgregor,michael,movie,voice</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/43bd3a8a002c51b97b37d143d5f663f5.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>46</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 045 - It Always Rains On Sunday (1947)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-045-it-always-rains-on-sunday-1947--60871991</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. Join Scott and Steven for their review of It Always Rains On Sunday from 1947, seen by many as the precursor to the kitchen sink movies of the late 50s and early 60s  In a working class neighbourhood in London, a housewife named Rose (Googie Withers) finds herself in a serious bind when her old lover, Tommy Swann (John McCallum), escapes from prison and winds up in her backyard. Rose wants to escape the drudgery of her daily life and remembers the charming man Swann was before prison. But when Swann suspects that Rose is about to turn him in, he snaps, and threatens to destroy not only her fantasies about him but her family's security as well. This and all our other episodes can be found on: Apple Podcasts Stitcher Radio Libsyn <br /> Player FM<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod Facebook: facebook.com/rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ec9fac64387c4360bc60d31db0abeff0</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2019 01:23:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871991/rb_045_final.mp3" length="90071618" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. Join Scott and Steven for their review of It Always Rains On Sunday from 1947, seen by many as the precursor to the kitchen sink...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. Join Scott and Steven for their review of It Always Rains On Sunday from 1947, seen by many as the precursor to the kitchen sink movies of the late 50s and early 60s  In a working class neighbourhood in London, a housewife named Rose (Googie Withers) finds herself in a serious bind when her old lover, Tommy Swann (John McCallum), escapes from prison and winds up in her backyard. Rose wants to escape the drudgery of her daily life and remembers the charming man Swann was before prison. But when Swann suspects that Rose is about to turn him in, he snaps, and threatens to destroy not only her fantasies about him but her family's security as well. This and all our other episodes can be found on: Apple Podcasts Stitcher Radio Libsyn <br /> Player FM<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod Facebook: facebook.com/rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5630</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1947,always,british,it,kitchen,new,on,rains,sink,sunday,wave</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0d4fbe9f2a5dff89af67e24f8c05461f.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>45</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 044 - Doctor In The House (1954)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-044-doctor-in-the-house-1954--60872007</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. Join Scott and Tony for their review of Doctor In The House, the first in the classic series of British Comedies from 1954 starring Dirk Bogarde.  Simon Sparrow (Dirk Bogarde) begins medical school in London at St. Swithin's Hospital, and moves into an apartment with roommates Richard Grimsdyke (Kenneth More), Tony Benskin (Donald Sinden) and Taffy Evans (Donald Houston), a huge fan of rugby. A series of challenges and shenanigans takes place during their next five years at medical school, including unsuccessful dates with women and run-ins with a tough-as-nails chief surgeon, Sir Lancelot Spratt (James Robertson Justice). This and all our other episodes can be found on: Apple Podcasts Stitcher Radio Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod Facebook: facebook.com/rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Tony]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">a9092a312fb5498eb4408b1fb20d5da2</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jul 2019 12:09:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60872007/rb_044_final.mp3" length="56491047" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. Join Scott and Tony for their review of Doctor In The House, the first in the classic series of British Comedies from 1954...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. Join Scott and Tony for their review of Doctor In The House, the first in the classic series of British Comedies from 1954 starring Dirk Bogarde.  Simon Sparrow (Dirk Bogarde) begins medical school in London at St. Swithin's Hospital, and moves into an apartment with roommates Richard Grimsdyke (Kenneth More), Tony Benskin (Donald Sinden) and Taffy Evans (Donald Houston), a huge fan of rugby. A series of challenges and shenanigans takes place during their next five years at medical school, including unsuccessful dates with women and run-ins with a tough-as-nails chief surgeon, Sir Lancelot Spratt (James Robertson Justice). This and all our other episodes can be found on: Apple Podcasts Stitcher Radio Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod Facebook: facebook.com/rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Tony]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3531</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1954,bogarde,dirk,doctor,house,in,the</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/53cb3366808c1d931bc81340b69b0710.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>44</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 043 - Hope and Glory (1987)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-043-hope-and-glory-1987--60872031</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. Join Scott and Steven for their review of Hope and Glory, John Boorman’s semi-autobiographical account of wartime Britain through the eyes of a young boy. Director John Boorman drew from his own childhood experiences for this touching coming-of-age tale about a boy growing up in and around London during World War II. For young Billy Rowan (Sebastian Rice Edwards), the nightly bombings provide a frightening show, but they include opportunities to rummage through the rubble with friends in the mornings. As Billy plays, his family struggles to remain intact as they suffer through the anguish and losses of wartime. This and all our other episodes can be found on: Apple Podcasts Stitcher Radio Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod Facebook: facebook.com/rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">9e7bacc9db1f4ea289f62e6893c1d6a0</guid><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jul 2019 15:26:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60872031/rb_043_final.mp3" length="56345683" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. Join Scott and Steven for their review of Hope and Glory, John Boorman’s semi-autobiographical account of wartime Britain through...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. Join Scott and Steven for their review of Hope and Glory, John Boorman’s semi-autobiographical account of wartime Britain through the eyes of a young boy. Director John Boorman drew from his own childhood experiences for this touching coming-of-age tale about a boy growing up in and around London during World War II. For young Billy Rowan (Sebastian Rice Edwards), the nightly bombings provide a frightening show, but they include opportunities to rummage through the rubble with friends in the mornings. As Billy plays, his family struggles to remain intact as they suffer through the anguish and losses of wartime. This and all our other episodes can be found on: Apple Podcasts Stitcher Radio Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod Facebook: facebook.com/rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3522</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1987,and,boorman,film,glory,hope,john,movie</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ed1d5edc0156eecc1842a0b62bbe675b.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>43</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 042 - The Wicked Lady (1945)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-042-the-wicked-lady-1945--60872037</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. Join Scott and Steven as they review what turns out to be perhaps the most enjoyable movie reviewed so far on the podcast. The Wicked Lady (1945) starring Margaret Lockwood and James Mason.  In 17th-century England, Barbara Worth (Margaret Lockwood) lives a privileged yet humdrum life as the wife of well-heeled landowner Sir Ralph Skelton (Griffith Jones). To stave off boredom, Barbara begins impersonating famed highway robber Capt. Jerry Jackson, stealing precious jewels and valuables from coach passengers. A chance encounter with the actual Jackson (James Mason) propels Barbara into a dangerous double life with potentially lethal consequences. This and all our other episodes can be found on: Apple Podcasts Stitcher Radio Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod Facebook: facebook.com/rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">403d7254b22f48e99be8391078eb14da</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Jun 2019 11:04:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60872037/rb_042_final.mp3" length="60125720" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. Join Scott and Steven as they review what turns out to be perhaps the most enjoyable movie reviewed so far on the podcast. The...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. Join Scott and Steven as they review what turns out to be perhaps the most enjoyable movie reviewed so far on the podcast. The Wicked Lady (1945) starring Margaret Lockwood and James Mason.  In 17th-century England, Barbara Worth (Margaret Lockwood) lives a privileged yet humdrum life as the wife of well-heeled landowner Sir Ralph Skelton (Griffith Jones). To stave off boredom, Barbara begins impersonating famed highway robber Capt. Jerry Jackson, stealing precious jewels and valuables from coach passengers. A chance encounter with the actual Jackson (James Mason) propels Barbara into a dangerous double life with potentially lethal consequences. This and all our other episodes can be found on: Apple Podcasts Stitcher Radio Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod Facebook: facebook.com/rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3758</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1945,james,lady,lockwood,margaret,mason,movie,the,wicked</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ef7cf1564181a8df7c0d333278d145f8.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>42</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 041 - Party Party (1983)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-041-party-party-1983--60872013</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. This week, Mark returns to join Scott as they reminisce about the 1980s and their memories of Party Party from 1983.  Party Party is a 1983 British comedy film about three friends and their North West London crowd. This crowd includes workers, spivs and young police constables. A British entry into the teenage/youth house party genre typified by John Hughes' films and the late 1980s movies of Kid and Play. The movie was directed by Terry Winsor and written by Daniel Peacock and Winsor. It is notable for its soundtrack and as the early work of several of the cast members. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   This and all our other episodes can be found on: Apple Podcasts Stitcher Radio Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod Facebook: facebook.com/rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Mark]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">5445a3015a464e23a4818c086242bf5c</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2019 12:51:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60872013/rb_041_final.mp3" length="56772770" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. This week, Mark returns to join Scott as they reminisce about the 1980s and their memories of Party Party from 1983.  Party...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. This week, Mark returns to join Scott as they reminisce about the 1980s and their memories of Party Party from 1983.  Party Party is a 1983 British comedy film about three friends and their North West London crowd. This crowd includes workers, spivs and young police constables. A British entry into the teenage/youth house party genre typified by John Hughes' films and the late 1980s movies of Kid and Play. The movie was directed by Terry Winsor and written by Daniel Peacock and Winsor. It is notable for its soundtrack and as the early work of several of the cast members. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   This and all our other episodes can be found on: Apple Podcasts Stitcher Radio Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod Facebook: facebook.com/rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Mark]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3549</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1983,movie,party</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/834e680af861d492d064531355b7ff0b.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>41</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 040 - Ten Rillington Place (1971)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-040-ten-rillington-place-1971--60871979</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. This week, Scott and Steven review the true life crime movie ‘Ten Rillington Place’ from 1971. With John Hurt, Judy Geeson, and a chilling performance from Richard Attenborough as notorious serial killer John Christie.  A seemingly model citizen living in mid-century London, John Christie (Richard Attenborough) is actually a killer. Masquerading as a doctor, he convinces guileless women that he can cure whatever might ail them, and when they follow him to his home, he chokes them to death and buries them in a makeshift graveyard. Based on a series of real-life killings, the story follows John as he cons a pregnant bride (Judy Geeson) and wonders if he might have found a scapegoat in her husband (John Hurt). This and all our other episodes can be found on: Apple Podcasts Stitcher Radio Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod Facebook: facebook.com/rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">331d03200f9344aba78bc0014dd397fc</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2019 17:59:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871979/rb_040_final.mp3" length="44301359" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. This week, Scott and Steven review the true life crime movie ‘Ten Rillington Place’ from 1971. With John Hurt, Judy Geeson, and a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. This week, Scott and Steven review the true life crime movie ‘Ten Rillington Place’ from 1971. With John Hurt, Judy Geeson, and a chilling performance from Richard Attenborough as notorious serial killer John Christie.  A seemingly model citizen living in mid-century London, John Christie (Richard Attenborough) is actually a killer. Masquerading as a doctor, he convinces guileless women that he can cure whatever might ail them, and when they follow him to his home, he chokes them to death and buries them in a makeshift graveyard. Based on a series of real-life killings, the story follows John as he cons a pregnant bride (Judy Geeson) and wonders if he might have found a scapegoat in her husband (John Hurt). This and all our other episodes can be found on: Apple Podcasts Stitcher Radio Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod Facebook: facebook.com/rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2769</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1971,attenborough,christie,crime,geeson,hurt,john,judy,movie,place,richard,rillington,ten,true</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f71e95bb93af1be54c02eacab979272f.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>40</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 039 - Georgy Girl (1966)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-039-georgy-girl-1966--60871962</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.  Join Scott and Steven as they head back to swinging London for their review of Georgy Girl from 1966 starring Lynn Redgrave, James Mason, Alan Bates and Charlotte Rampling. Georgina (Lynn Redgrave) is a carefree and childlike 22-year-old who finds more joy in her relationships with children than with the adults in her life. Her parents' employer, James Leamington (James Mason), proposes marriage, but Georgy avoids giving him an answer, as the idea of romance confuses her. When Georgy finds herself the caretaker of a baby girl, she seeks to find a way to shoulder the new responsibility while maintaining her childlike innocence. This and all our other episodes can be found on: Apple Podcasts Stitcher Radio Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod Facebook: facebook.com/rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1fd49ddd706d4ae2a1e41da848e4dc2a</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 May 2019 10:13:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871962/rb_039_final.mp3" length="42905762" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.  Join Scott and Steven as they head back to swinging London for their review of Georgy Girl from 1966 starring Lynn Redgrave,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.  Join Scott and Steven as they head back to swinging London for their review of Georgy Girl from 1966 starring Lynn Redgrave, James Mason, Alan Bates and Charlotte Rampling. Georgina (Lynn Redgrave) is a carefree and childlike 22-year-old who finds more joy in her relationships with children than with the adults in her life. Her parents' employer, James Leamington (James Mason), proposes marriage, but Georgy avoids giving him an answer, as the idea of romance confuses her. When Georgy finds herself the caretaker of a baby girl, she seeks to find a way to shoulder the new responsibility while maintaining her childlike innocence. This and all our other episodes can be found on: Apple Podcasts Stitcher Radio Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod Facebook: facebook.com/rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2682</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1966,alan,bates,charlotte,georgy,girl,james,lynn,mason,movie,rampling,redgrave</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/05c25dcf2514b56e4dddbae3b3cd8846.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>39</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 038 - Passport to Pimlico (1949)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-038-passport-to-pimlico-1949--60871983</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. In this timely episode, we invite you to take a break from all the chaos of Brexit and the upcoming EU elections, and join us as we travel back to 1949 and laugh along with the classic Ealing comedy, Passport to Pimlico.  The accidental explosion of an undetonated German bomb left over from World War II unearths a long-buried cellar containing both fabulous riches and a previously unknown royal charter from King Edward IV that cedes the surrounding land to the last Duke of Burgundy. Since the charter has never been rescinded, the London district of Pimlico is now legally the long-lost Duchy of Burgundy, and therefore no longer subject to British law, including postwar rationing and pub closure hours. This and all our other episodes can be found on: Apple Podcasts Stitcher Radio Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod Facebook: facebook.com/rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">122f4c83896442eaa2d983ce3905b9b2</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2019 20:18:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871983/rb_038_final.mp3" length="38366045" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. In this timely episode, we invite you to take a break from all the chaos of Brexit and the upcoming EU elections, and join us as...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. In this timely episode, we invite you to take a break from all the chaos of Brexit and the upcoming EU elections, and join us as we travel back to 1949 and laugh along with the classic Ealing comedy, Passport to Pimlico.  The accidental explosion of an undetonated German bomb left over from World War II unearths a long-buried cellar containing both fabulous riches and a previously unknown royal charter from King Edward IV that cedes the surrounding land to the last Duke of Burgundy. Since the charter has never been rescinded, the London district of Pimlico is now legally the long-lost Duchy of Burgundy, and therefore no longer subject to British law, including postwar rationing and pub closure hours. This and all our other episodes can be found on: Apple Podcasts Stitcher Radio Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod Facebook: facebook.com/rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2398</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1949,comedy,ealing,holloway,margaret,movie,passport,pimlico,rutherford,stanley,to</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8e05429e0bc4c29cd6e4bb55547cfe89.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>38</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 037 - High Hopes (1988)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-037-high-hopes-1988--60872047</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. In this episode, we take a look at an early movie from acclaimed British director, Mike Leigh – High Hopes from 1988  ‘’Slice-of-life look at a sweet working-class couple in London, Shirley and Cyril, his mother, who's aging quickly and becoming forgetful, mum's ghastly upper-middle-class neighbours, and Cyril's pretentious sister and philandering husband. Shirley wants a baby, but Cyril, who reads Marx and wants the world to be perfect, is reluctant. Cyril's mum locks herself out and must ask her snooty neighbours for help. Then Cyril's sister Valerie stages a surprise party for mum's 70th birthday, a disaster from start to finish. Shirley holds things together, and she and Cyril may put aside her Dutch cap after all.’’ This and all our other episodes can be found on: Apple Podcasts Stitcher Radio Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod Facebook: facebook.com/rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">e021e6fd3861457d8814e55134f8ba05</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2019 17:25:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60872047/rb_037_final.mp3" length="68061911" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. In this episode, we take a look at an early movie from acclaimed British director, Mike Leigh – High Hopes from 1988...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. In this episode, we take a look at an early movie from acclaimed British director, Mike Leigh – High Hopes from 1988  ‘’Slice-of-life look at a sweet working-class couple in London, Shirley and Cyril, his mother, who's aging quickly and becoming forgetful, mum's ghastly upper-middle-class neighbours, and Cyril's pretentious sister and philandering husband. Shirley wants a baby, but Cyril, who reads Marx and wants the world to be perfect, is reluctant. Cyril's mum locks herself out and must ask her snooty neighbours for help. Then Cyril's sister Valerie stages a surprise party for mum's 70th birthday, a disaster from start to finish. Shirley holds things together, and she and Cyril may put aside her Dutch cap after all.’’ This and all our other episodes can be found on: Apple Podcasts Stitcher Radio Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod Facebook: facebook.com/rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4254</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1988,high,hopes,leigh,mike,movie</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/810b3175317ce625cfb491a87b85eae2.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>37</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 036 - The Wicker Man (1973)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-036-the-wicker-man-1973--60872005</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. In this episode, we take a trip to Summerisle to meet Christopher Lee, Edward Woodward and Britt Eckland in one of the most celebrated British horrors of all time, The Wicker Man (1973)  Sergeant Howie (Edward Woodward) arrives on the small Scottish island of Summerisle to investigate the report of a missing child. A conservative Christian, the policeman observes the residents' frivolous sexual displays and strange pagan rituals, particularly the temptations of Willow (Britt Ekland), daughter of the island magistrate, Lord Summerisle (Christopher Lee). The more Sergeant Howie learns about the islanders' strange practices, the closer he gets to tracking down the missing child. This and all our other episodes can be found on: Apple Podcasts Stitcher Radio Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod Facebook: facebook.com/rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">67234487534943d0a14ef93507c8fb8e</guid><pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2019 08:47:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60872005/rb_036_final.mp3" length="67982578" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. In this episode, we take a trip to Summerisle to meet Christopher Lee, Edward Woodward and Britt Eckland in one of the most...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. In this episode, we take a trip to Summerisle to meet Christopher Lee, Edward Woodward and Britt Eckland in one of the most celebrated British horrors of all time, The Wicker Man (1973)  Sergeant Howie (Edward Woodward) arrives on the small Scottish island of Summerisle to investigate the report of a missing child. A conservative Christian, the policeman observes the residents' frivolous sexual displays and strange pagan rituals, particularly the temptations of Willow (Britt Ekland), daughter of the island magistrate, Lord Summerisle (Christopher Lee). The more Sergeant Howie learns about the islanders' strange practices, the closer he gets to tracking down the missing child. This and all our other episodes can be found on: Apple Podcasts Stitcher Radio Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod Facebook: facebook.com/rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4249</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1973,british,christopher,edward,horror,lee,man,movie,the,wicker,woodward</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f351998ae3c37e74ddd97a47f180f425.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>36</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 035 - That'll Be The Day (1973)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-035-that-ll-be-the-day-1973--60871966</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. In this episode, we welcome back guest host, Mark from The Good, The Bad and The Odd podcast to review That’ll Be The Day from 1973, starring David Essex and Ringo Starr.  Abandoned by his father at an early age, Jim MacLaine seems to have inherited the old man's restlessness. Despite his apparent intelligence, Jim decides not to take the exams that would pave his way to university. He lives, for a time, a life consisting of dead-end jobs and meaningless sex, before returning home to work in his mother's shop. But still he can't settle down; he begins to think that the life of a pop musician might be the thing for him. This and all our other episodes can be found on: Apple Podcasts Stitcher Radio Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod Facebook: facebook.com/rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Mark]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">7eefbe2ec53945719604290c7ba2430b</guid><pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2019 11:48:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871966/rb_035_final.mp3" length="62852058" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. In this episode, we welcome back guest host, Mark from The Good, The Bad and The Odd podcast to review That’ll Be The Day from...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. In this episode, we welcome back guest host, Mark from The Good, The Bad and The Odd podcast to review That’ll Be The Day from 1973, starring David Essex and Ringo Starr.  Abandoned by his father at an early age, Jim MacLaine seems to have inherited the old man's restlessness. Despite his apparent intelligence, Jim decides not to take the exams that would pave his way to university. He lives, for a time, a life consisting of dead-end jobs and meaningless sex, before returning home to work in his mother's shop. But still he can't settle down; he begins to think that the life of a pop musician might be the thing for him. This and all our other episodes can be found on: Apple Podcasts Stitcher Radio Libsyn<br /> Player FM<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod Facebook: facebook.com/rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Mark]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3929</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1973,be,david,day,essex,ringo,starr,thatll,the</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ced237c3eb3c910ce2bd27df27576202.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>35</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 034 - Life of Brian (1979)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-034-life-of-brian-1979--60871969</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. In this episode, we celebrate Easter with that traditional biblical epic, Monty Python’s Life of Brian from 1979.  Brian Cohen (Graham Chapman) is an average young Jewish man, but through a series of ridiculous events, he gains a reputation as the Messiah. When he's not dodging his followers or being scolded by his shrill mother (Terry Jones), the hapless Brian has to contend with the pompous Pontius Pilate (Michael Palin) and acronym-obsessed members of a separatist movement. Rife with Monty Python's signature absurdity, the tale finds Brian's life paralleling Biblical lore, albeit with many more laughs. This and all our other episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> Player FM <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod Facebook: facebook.com/rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">e145ba88609142a187357f55bd6af629</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Apr 2019 15:28:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871969/rb_034_final.mp3" length="63497800" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. In this episode, we celebrate Easter with that traditional biblical epic, Monty Python’s Life of Brian from 1979.  Brian Cohen...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. In this episode, we celebrate Easter with that traditional biblical epic, Monty Python’s Life of Brian from 1979.  Brian Cohen (Graham Chapman) is an average young Jewish man, but through a series of ridiculous events, he gains a reputation as the Messiah. When he's not dodging his followers or being scolded by his shrill mother (Terry Jones), the hapless Brian has to contend with the pompous Pontius Pilate (Michael Palin) and acronym-obsessed members of a separatist movement. Rife with Monty Python's signature absurdity, the tale finds Brian's life paralleling Biblical lore, albeit with many more laughs. This and all our other episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> Player FM <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod Facebook: facebook.com/rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3969</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1979,brian,life,monty,of,python</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3070ff1fc9bd8bc7075be3a5a4b33772.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>34</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 033 - Legend (2015)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-033-legend-2015--60872012</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. It’s episode 033 – two Tom Hardy’s for the price of one as we review Legend from 2015  Suave, charming and volatile, Reggie Kray (Tom Hardy) and his unstable twin brother Ronnie start to leave their mark on the London underworld in the 1960s. Using violence to get what they want, the siblings orchestrate robberies and murders while running nightclubs and protection rackets. With police Detective Leonard "Nipper" Read hot on their heels, the brothers continue their rapid rise to power and achieve tabloid notoriety. This and all our other episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> Player FM <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br />  <br /> <br /> Scott and Tony]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">9860bdcf94664b799a5fb9a1a6868fb1</guid><pubDate>Sat, 13 Apr 2019 14:46:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60872012/rb_033_final.mp3" length="68215298" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. It’s episode 033 – two Tom Hardy’s for the price of one as we review Legend from 2015  Suave, charming and volatile, Reggie Kray...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. It’s episode 033 – two Tom Hardy’s for the price of one as we review Legend from 2015  Suave, charming and volatile, Reggie Kray (Tom Hardy) and his unstable twin brother Ronnie start to leave their mark on the London underworld in the 1960s. Using violence to get what they want, the siblings orchestrate robberies and murders while running nightclubs and protection rackets. With police Detective Leonard "Nipper" Read hot on their heels, the brothers continue their rapid rise to power and achieve tabloid notoriety. This and all our other episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> Player FM <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br />  <br /> <br /> Scott and Tony]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4264</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>hardy,krays,legend,movie,tom</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e2ad211cc2923763e7ae9da479c3d2c2.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>33</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 032 - Heaven's Above (1963)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-032-heaven-s-above-1963--60872016</link><description><![CDATA[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:<br /> <br /> Player FM <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br />  <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">2ccd84e0b7ce4ab6b76d9614ef8e724f</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2019 18:47:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60872016/rb_032_final.mp3" length="49746526" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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:<br /> <br /> Player FM <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br />  <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3110</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1963,above,heavens,movie,peter,sellers</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c810825d37a1ee17e97744c62a57ff5a.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>32</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 031 - Carry On Nurse (1959)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-031-carry-on-nurse-1959--60872036</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. In this episode, we continue our love for the Carry On movies with the second in the series, Carry On Nurse which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this month.  Set in Haven Hospital where a certain men's ward is causing more havoc than the whole hospital put together. The formidable Matron's debut gives the patients a chill every time she walks past, with only Reckitt standing up to her. There's a major who is a constant nuisance, a bumbling nurse, a romance between Ted York and Nurse Denton and Bell who wants his bunion removed straight away. This and all our other episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> Player FM <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod Facebook: facebook.com/rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Tony   <a href="http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">5676739d62054c9c8f4fd4a3fe375a27</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2019 21:29:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60872036/rb_031_final.mp3" length="58634355" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. In this episode, we continue our love for the Carry On movies with the second in the series, Carry On Nurse which is celebrating...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. In this episode, we continue our love for the Carry On movies with the second in the series, Carry On Nurse which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this month.  Set in Haven Hospital where a certain men's ward is causing more havoc than the whole hospital put together. The formidable Matron's debut gives the patients a chill every time she walks past, with only Reckitt standing up to her. There's a major who is a constant nuisance, a bumbling nurse, a romance between Ted York and Nurse Denton and Bell who wants his bunion removed straight away. This and all our other episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> Player FM <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod Facebook: facebook.com/rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Tony   <a href="http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3665</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1959,carry,charles,connor,hattie,hawtrey,jacques,joan,kenneth,movie,on,sims,williams</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7e6d264b21a989ff5c7ce70c53d407d9.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>31</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 030 - Howard's End (1992)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-030-howard-s-end-1992--60872042</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. In this episode, we take a look at the Merchant Ivory production, Howard’s End from 1992, starring Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson.  England, early-1900s. Margaret Schlegel befriends Ruth Wilcox, the sickly wife of Henry Wilcox, a man of significant wealth. On her deathbed Ruth bequests her house, Howards End, to Margaret but this is deemed non-binding by her family and Margaret doesn't hear of the inheritance. Meanwhile, Margaret's sister Helen has taken a philanthropic interest in Leonard Bast, a poor, working class man. When Henry Wilcox and Margaret get engaged, Helen sees her chance to help out Leonard. This and all our other episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> Player FM <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod Facebook: facebook.com/rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven   <a href="http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">52dd1e5206784426b76655ac5c1cd713</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Mar 2019 17:05:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60872042/rb_030_final.mp3" length="63460600" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. In this episode, we take a look at the Merchant Ivory production, Howard’s End from 1992, starring Anthony Hopkins and Emma...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. In this episode, we take a look at the Merchant Ivory production, Howard’s End from 1992, starring Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson.  England, early-1900s. Margaret Schlegel befriends Ruth Wilcox, the sickly wife of Henry Wilcox, a man of significant wealth. On her deathbed Ruth bequests her house, Howards End, to Margaret but this is deemed non-binding by her family and Margaret doesn't hear of the inheritance. Meanwhile, Margaret's sister Helen has taken a philanthropic interest in Leonard Bast, a poor, working class man. When Henry Wilcox and Margaret get engaged, Helen sees her chance to help out Leonard. This and all our other episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> Player FM <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod Facebook: facebook.com/rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven   <a href="http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3967</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1992,anthony,emma,end,hopkins,howards,thompson</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3faa1c2722db0754b32f320f3467f112.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>30</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 029 - The Admirable Crichton (1957)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-029-the-admirable-crichton-1957--60872035</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. In this episode, we go back to 1957 for our review of The Admirable Crichton, starring Kenneth More.  In 1905, Lord Henry Loam, his family and his servants are shipwrecked on a deserted island where the survival of the fittest renders the rigid class system irrelevant. This and all our other episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> Player FM <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven   <a href="http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">909ed65bebb14273bbc26b179197cd09</guid><pubDate>Sun, 17 Mar 2019 12:15:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60872035/rb_029_final.mp3" length="53770354" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. In this episode, we go back to 1957 for our review of The Admirable Crichton, starring Kenneth More.  In 1905, Lord Henry Loam,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. In this episode, we go back to 1957 for our review of The Admirable Crichton, starring Kenneth More.  In 1905, Lord Henry Loam, his family and his servants are shipwrecked on a deserted island where the survival of the fittest renders the rigid class system irrelevant. This and all our other episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> Player FM <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven   <a href="http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3361</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1957,admirable,crichton,kenneth,more,movie,the</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/dc74833f4a6a97765870d9ee6b77833e.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>29</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 028 - The 39 Steps (1935)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-028-the-39-steps-1935--60871968</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. In this episode, we have selected The 39 Steps from 1935, directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring Robert Donat  While on vacation in London, Canadian Richard Hannay (Robert Donat) becomes embroiled in an international spy ring related to the mysterious "39 steps." Then he meets agent Annabella Smith (Lucie Mannheim), who is soon killed in his apartment. He must elude the police, who are hunting him for murder, while he tries to stop Professor Jordan (Godfrey Tearle) from sending secrets out of the country. Hannay is assisted by Pamela (Madeleine Carroll), an unwilling accomplice who discovers the truth. This and all our other episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> Player FM <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven   <a href="http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">56417cb042b5459ba05447d535709e6b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2019 19:53:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871968/rb_028_final.mp3" length="52904182" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. In this episode, we have selected The 39 Steps from 1935, directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring Robert Donat  While on...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. In this episode, we have selected The 39 Steps from 1935, directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring Robert Donat  While on vacation in London, Canadian Richard Hannay (Robert Donat) becomes embroiled in an international spy ring related to the mysterious "39 steps." Then he meets agent Annabella Smith (Lucie Mannheim), who is soon killed in his apartment. He must elude the police, who are hunting him for murder, while he tries to stop Professor Jordan (Godfrey Tearle) from sending secrets out of the country. Hannay is assisted by Pamela (Madeleine Carroll), an unwilling accomplice who discovers the truth. This and all our other episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> Player FM <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven   <a href="http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3307</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>39,donat,hannay,hitchcock,movie,steps</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/da753b4983b5a5833866fc2867561890.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>28</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 027 - Educating Rita (1983)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-027-educating-rita-1983--60872006</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. In this episode, Steven has selected Educating Rita from 1983 starring Michael Caine and Julie Walters.  Rita (Julie Walters), a married hair stylist in her 20s, wants to go back to school. She begins studying with Dr. Bryant (Michael Caine), a professor using alcohol to cope with his divorce. Despite his personal problems, Dr. Bryant helps Rita realize her academic potential. In turn, her passion for learning revitalizes his love of teaching. However, when Rita's blue-collar spouse learns that his wife is more interested in education than homemaking, he becomes frustrated by her independence.   This and all our other episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> Player FM <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven   <a href="http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">819880a4abf54ef186753e2d676fdc0e</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2019 23:14:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60872006/rb_027_final.mp3" length="41733789" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. In this episode, Steven has selected Educating Rita from 1983 starring Michael Caine and Julie Walters.  Rita (Julie Walters), a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. In this episode, Steven has selected Educating Rita from 1983 starring Michael Caine and Julie Walters.  Rita (Julie Walters), a married hair stylist in her 20s, wants to go back to school. She begins studying with Dr. Bryant (Michael Caine), a professor using alcohol to cope with his divorce. Despite his personal problems, Dr. Bryant helps Rita realize her academic potential. In turn, her passion for learning revitalizes his love of teaching. However, when Rita's blue-collar spouse learns that his wife is more interested in education than homemaking, he becomes frustrated by her independence.   This and all our other episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> Player FM <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven   <a href="http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2609</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1983,caine,educating,gilbert,julie,lewis,michael,movie,rita,russell,walters,willy</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6c70cf517e518ce542dc26ec30572dee.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>27</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 026 - Melody (1971)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-026-melody-1971--60872048</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. In this episode, we have selected Melody from 1971 starring Jack Wild, Mark Lester and Tracy Hyde.  And joining Scott today to help review the movie is Mark from The Good The Bad and The Odd podcast (amongst others!) Grade schoolers Melody (Tracy Hyde) and Daniel (Mark Lester) are completely earnest in their desire to wed one another. Unfortunately, no one seems to understand the ardor of their loving bond. Their parents and teachers find the marriage proposition ridiculous, and Daniel's closest pal, Ornshaw (Jack Wild), doesn't want to lose his buddy to a girl. However, the mischievous Ornshaw eventually warms to the idea, and helps Daniel and Melody escape the cruel clutches of the adults.   This and all our other episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> Player FM <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Mark   <a href="http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">88cf83322fce464eadbb11310f0f01d0</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Feb 2019 22:45:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60872048/rb_026_final.mp3" length="99666466" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. In this episode, we have selected Melody from 1971 starring Jack Wild, Mark Lester and Tracy Hyde.  And joining Scott today to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. In this episode, we have selected Melody from 1971 starring Jack Wild, Mark Lester and Tracy Hyde.  And joining Scott today to help review the movie is Mark from The Good The Bad and The Odd podcast (amongst others!) Grade schoolers Melody (Tracy Hyde) and Daniel (Mark Lester) are completely earnest in their desire to wed one another. Unfortunately, no one seems to understand the ardor of their loving bond. Their parents and teachers find the marriage proposition ridiculous, and Daniel's closest pal, Ornshaw (Jack Wild), doesn't want to lose his buddy to a girl. However, the mischievous Ornshaw eventually warms to the idea, and helps Daniel and Melody escape the cruel clutches of the adults.   This and all our other episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> Player FM <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Mark   <a href="http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6229</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1971,hyde,jack,lester,mark,melody,tracy,wild</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f767508739d6a2e18f612e26156cb810.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>26</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 025 - The Dam Busters (1955)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-025-the-dam-busters-1955--60872029</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.  In this episode, the first to feature all three hosts together, Scott, Tony and Steven have selected one of the most British of British movies, The Dam Busters from 1955 starring Richard Todd and Michael Redgrave. After inventing the "bouncing bomb," which can skip across water until it encounters a dam to explode, Dr. Barnes Wallis (Michael Redgrave) struggles for years to develop his new device for use in World War II. Once the bombs are ready to be tested, Wing Commander Guy Gibson's (Richard Todd) squadron must be specially trained to drop the sensitive weapons on Germany's Ruhr Dams. Based on true events, this British film features a legendary grand finale of special effects. This and all our other episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> Player FM <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott, Tony and Steven   <a href="http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f0acfae43421480d9342204d2e0ace74</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2019 20:29:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60872029/rb_025_final.mp3" length="59962430" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.  In this episode, the first to feature all three hosts together, Scott, Tony and Steven have selected one of the most British of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.  In this episode, the first to feature all three hosts together, Scott, Tony and Steven have selected one of the most British of British movies, The Dam Busters from 1955 starring Richard Todd and Michael Redgrave. After inventing the "bouncing bomb," which can skip across water until it encounters a dam to explode, Dr. Barnes Wallis (Michael Redgrave) struggles for years to develop his new device for use in World War II. Once the bombs are ready to be tested, Wing Commander Guy Gibson's (Richard Todd) squadron must be specially trained to drop the sensitive weapons on Germany's Ruhr Dams. Based on true events, this British film features a legendary grand finale of special effects. This and all our other episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> Player FM <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott, Tony and Steven   <a href="http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3748</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1955,busters,dam,movie</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2648f9ec6a03f5082cd1b3a745d2bce7.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>25</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 024 - Quadrophenia (1979)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-024-quadrophenia-1979--60872040</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. In this episode, Steven has selected Quadrophenia from 1979  An angst-ridden London youth, Jimmy Cooper (Phil Daniels) escapes the drudgery of his postal job as a member of the Mods, a sharply dressed gang constantly at odds with their rivals, the Rockers. When the Mods and Rockers clash in the coastal town of Brighton, England, it leads to both trouble and an encounter with the lovely Steph (Leslie Ash). Returning to London, Jimmy, who aspires to be like Mod leader Ace Face (Sting), becomes even more disillusioned and longs to return to Brighton. This and all our other episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> Player FM <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven   <a href="http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">a03f9b1f617b4122bd07771b042c7d8f</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2019 20:04:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60872040/rb_024_final.mp3" length="68056339" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. In this episode, Steven has selected Quadrophenia from 1979  An angst-ridden London youth, Jimmy Cooper (Phil Daniels) escapes...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. In this episode, Steven has selected Quadrophenia from 1979  An angst-ridden London youth, Jimmy Cooper (Phil Daniels) escapes the drudgery of his postal job as a member of the Mods, a sharply dressed gang constantly at odds with their rivals, the Rockers. When the Mods and Rockers clash in the coastal town of Brighton, England, it leads to both trouble and an encounter with the lovely Steph (Leslie Ash). Returning to London, Jimmy, who aspires to be like Mod leader Ace Face (Sting), becomes even more disillusioned and longs to return to Brighton. This and all our other episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> Player FM <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven   <a href="http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4254</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1979,movie,quadrophenia</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/39e86f7ce02ed615d9da9bb104158e09.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>24</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 023 - Yield To The Night (1956)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-023-yield-to-the-night-1956--60871974</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. In this episode, Scott has selected Yield to the Night from 1956 starring the wonderful Ms. Diana Dors  Mary Price Hilton (Diana Dors) has been convicted of murder and sentenced to hang, and she spends her last weeks in the condemned cell in a British women's prison. While there she remembers the events in her life leading up to the murder. This and all our other episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> Player FM <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven   <a href="http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">a5d27e40bd8647dd9d9431f29e9992ce</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2019 20:43:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871974/rb_023_final.mp3" length="49294153" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. In this episode, Scott has selected Yield to the Night from 1956 starring the wonderful Ms. Diana Dors  Mary Price Hilton (Diana...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. In this episode, Scott has selected Yield to the Night from 1956 starring the wonderful Ms. Diana Dors  Mary Price Hilton (Diana Dors) has been convicted of murder and sentenced to hang, and she spends her last weeks in the condemned cell in a British women's prison. While there she remembers the events in her life leading up to the murder. This and all our other episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> Player FM <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven   <a href="http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3081</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1956,diana,dors,night,the,to,yield</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0a858cc4cd5af161ba30762488e5e700.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>23</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 022 - Scrooge (1951)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-022-scrooge-1951--60872033</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with just a hint of professionalism. This episode features one of the greatest Christmas movies of all time and a classic performance from the great Alastair Sim Scrooge (1951)  Crotchety Victorian businessman Ebenezer Scrooge (Alastair Sim) has no use for festivity, even at Christmas. After resentfully allowing timid clerk Bob Cratchit (Mervyn Johns) to have the holiday to spend with his loving wife (Hermione Baddeley) and family, Scrooge is swept into a nightmare. The ghost of his late partner, Jacob Marley (Michael Hordern), appears, warning that Ebenezer will be visited by three more spirits who will show the coldhearted man the error of his parsimonious behaviour.lbritanni #reelbritannia #britmovie #scrooge #achristmascarol #alastairsim #podcast #movie #christmas  "Well, then, I'll just swallow this and be tortured by a legion of hobgoblins, all of my own creation! It's all HUMBUG, I tell you, HUMBUG!"   This and all our other episodes can be found wherever you download your podcasts<br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Tony  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">fd25c2519ba047e7ba5f93c8e5848a53</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Dec 2018 21:36:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60872033/rb_022_final.mp3" length="34362592" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with just a hint of professionalism. This episode features one of the greatest Christmas movies of all time and a classic performance from the great Alastair Sim Scrooge...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with just a hint of professionalism. This episode features one of the greatest Christmas movies of all time and a classic performance from the great Alastair Sim Scrooge (1951)  Crotchety Victorian businessman Ebenezer Scrooge (Alastair Sim) has no use for festivity, even at Christmas. After resentfully allowing timid clerk Bob Cratchit (Mervyn Johns) to have the holiday to spend with his loving wife (Hermione Baddeley) and family, Scrooge is swept into a nightmare. The ghost of his late partner, Jacob Marley (Michael Hordern), appears, warning that Ebenezer will be visited by three more spirits who will show the coldhearted man the error of his parsimonious behaviour.lbritanni #reelbritannia #britmovie #scrooge #achristmascarol #alastairsim #podcast #movie #christmas  "Well, then, I'll just swallow this and be tortured by a legion of hobgoblins, all of my own creation! It's all HUMBUG, I tell you, HUMBUG!"   This and all our other episodes can be found wherever you download your podcasts<br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Tony  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2148</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1951,alastair,britmovie,carol,christmas,movie,reelbritannia,scrooge,sim</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/30e8d49939260ec944d44c031f631a75.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>22</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 021 - Seven Days To Noon (1950)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-021-seven-days-to-noon-1950--60872041</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.  In this episode, Scott has selected Seven Days To Noon from 1950 When Professor Willingdon (Barry Jones) becomes wary of the nuclear weapons he is helping build, he steals a warhead and threatens to detonate it in London in seven days unless the government begins nuclear disarmament. As Willingdon goes into hiding, Detective Folland (Andre Morell) of Scotland Yard sets out to find him. Willingdon's daughter Ann (Sheila Manahan) also joins the cause, hoping she can talk sense into her father before he causes a catastrophe. This and all our other episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> Player FM <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Tony   <a href="http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f7e4388089f041bd9d76772adebc720f</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2018 21:11:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60872041/rb_021_final.mp3" length="33941208" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.  In this episode, Scott has selected Seven Days To Noon from 1950 When Professor Willingdon (Barry Jones) becomes wary of the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.  In this episode, Scott has selected Seven Days To Noon from 1950 When Professor Willingdon (Barry Jones) becomes wary of the nuclear weapons he is helping build, he steals a warhead and threatens to detonate it in London in seven days unless the government begins nuclear disarmament. As Willingdon goes into hiding, Detective Folland (Andre Morell) of Scotland Yard sets out to find him. Willingdon's daughter Ann (Sheila Manahan) also joins the cause, hoping she can talk sense into her father before he causes a catastrophe. This and all our other episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> Player FM <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Tony   <a href="http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2122</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1950,boulting,days,movie,noon,seven,to</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/226cfe863ce80cfe465cff85872e8161.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>21</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 020 - East Is East (1999)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-020-east-is-east-1999--60871970</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. In this episode episode, Steven has selected East is East from 1999 – starring Om Puri, Linda Bassett and Jimi Mistry  George Khan, proud Pakistani and chip shop owner -- Ghengis to his kids -- rules his family with a rod of iron. He thinks he's raising his seven children to be respectable Pakistanis. But this is Salford in the North of England, in 1971. Much as George's English wife, Ella, loves and tries to honor her husband, she also wants her kids to be happy. The children, caught between bell-bottoms and arranged marriages, simply want to be citizens of the modern world. This and all our other episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> Player FM <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven   <a href="http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">7285438e2e2c4edfaac5b759914ee7ff</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Nov 2018 21:16:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871970/rb_020_final.mp3" length="41164568" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. In this episode episode, Steven has selected East is East from 1999 – starring Om Puri, Linda Bassett and Jimi Mistry  George...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. In this episode episode, Steven has selected East is East from 1999 – starring Om Puri, Linda Bassett and Jimi Mistry  George Khan, proud Pakistani and chip shop owner -- Ghengis to his kids -- rules his family with a rod of iron. He thinks he's raising his seven children to be respectable Pakistanis. But this is Salford in the North of England, in 1971. Much as George's English wife, Ella, loves and tries to honor her husband, she also wants her kids to be happy. The children, caught between bell-bottoms and arranged marriages, simply want to be citizens of the modern world. This and all our other episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> Player FM <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven   <a href="http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2573</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1999,east,is,movie</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cce94852df6fcf8d91c24cf54859f8f9.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>20</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 019 - Three Hats For Lisa (1965)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-019-three-hats-for-lisa-1965--60872032</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.  In this episode episode, Tony has selected Three Hats For Lisa from 1965 – starring Joe Brown, Sid James and Una Stubbs Three young Cockneys take a day off work to meet an Italian movie star at Heathrow airport. She travels with them and their taxi driver in search of some typically British hats. The rule of the game is to steal a hat from its wearer. Lisa wants a bobby's helmet, a businessman's <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowler_hat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">bowler</a>, and the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bearskin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">bearskin</a> cap off a palace guard. A musical chase ensues around <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swinging_Sixties" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Swinging Sixties</a> London, evading press and police.   This and all our other episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> Player FM <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Tony   <a href="http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">0f7221de2e414b8ca5ebe06fb78da019</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2018 20:07:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60872032/rb_019_final.mp3" length="40209956" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.  In this episode episode, Tony has selected Three Hats For Lisa from 1965 – starring Joe Brown, Sid James and Una Stubbs Three...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.  In this episode episode, Tony has selected Three Hats For Lisa from 1965 – starring Joe Brown, Sid James and Una Stubbs Three young Cockneys take a day off work to meet an Italian movie star at Heathrow airport. She travels with them and their taxi driver in search of some typically British hats. The rule of the game is to steal a hat from its wearer. Lisa wants a bobby's helmet, a businessman's <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowler_hat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">bowler</a>, and the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bearskin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">bearskin</a> cap off a palace guard. A musical chase ensues around <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swinging_Sixties" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Swinging Sixties</a> London, evading press and police.   This and all our other episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> Player FM <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Tony   <a href="http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2514</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1965,brown,for,hats,james,joe,lisa,movie,sid,three</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a79595f0ed249afc746ba39151ad9d0.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>19</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 018 - Theatre Of Blood (1973)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-018-theatre-of-blood-1973--60872000</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.  For our Halloween episode, Scott has selected Theatre of Blood from 1973 starring Vincent Price. Edward Lionheart (Vincent Price) is incensed that his last season of performances in Shakespearean plays did not win him a prestigious acting award from critics. After an unsuccessful attempt at suicide, Lionheart is rescued by a group of drug-addicted bums. He then sets out to murder all of his critics, each with a different style of death taken from a Shakespeare play. When Lionheart faces head critic Peregrine Devlin (Ian Hendry), he offers Devlin a second chance to bestow the award. This and all our other episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> Player FM <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven   <a href="http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">c25f01f703894a5e8832fb0d00dfa95a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2018 22:21:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60872000/rb_018_final.mp3" length="82688330" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.  For our Halloween episode, Scott has selected Theatre of Blood from 1973 starring Vincent Price. Edward Lionheart (Vincent...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.  For our Halloween episode, Scott has selected Theatre of Blood from 1973 starring Vincent Price. Edward Lionheart (Vincent Price) is incensed that his last season of performances in Shakespearean plays did not win him a prestigious acting award from critics. After an unsuccessful attempt at suicide, Lionheart is rescued by a group of drug-addicted bums. He then sets out to murder all of his critics, each with a different style of death taken from a Shakespeare play. When Lionheart faces head critic Peregrine Devlin (Ian Hendry), he offers Devlin a second chance to bestow the award. This and all our other episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> Player FM <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven   <a href="http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5168</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1973,blood,movie,of,price,theatre,vincent</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/077b9cda8b7bbd6d87a5a81b3bab6f14.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 017 - Bedazzled (1967)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-017-bedazzled-1967--60872045</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.  Steven joins Scott this week with his choice of movie, Stanley Donen’s ‘Bedazzled’ from 1967 starring Peter Cook and Dudley Moore. Stanley Moon (Dudley Moore) is a bumbling short-order cook, infatuated with Margaret (Eleanor Bron), the statuesque waitress he works with at Wimpy Burger in London. On the verge of suicide, he meets George Spiggott (Peter Cook), the devil, who, in return for his soul, grants him seven wishes to woo the challenging Margaret. Despite the wishes and the advice of the Seven Deadly Sins, including Lilian Lust (Raquel Welch), Stanley can't seem to win his love and shake the meddling Spiggott. This and all of our other episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven   <a href="http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/</a>  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">d03b2de8cb89474b8eb6c9fb08670260</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2018 20:31:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60872045/017_final.mp3" length="72802403" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.  Steven joins Scott this week with his choice of movie, Stanley Donen’s ‘Bedazzled’ from 1967 starring Peter Cook and Dudley...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.  Steven joins Scott this week with his choice of movie, Stanley Donen’s ‘Bedazzled’ from 1967 starring Peter Cook and Dudley Moore. Stanley Moon (Dudley Moore) is a bumbling short-order cook, infatuated with Margaret (Eleanor Bron), the statuesque waitress he works with at Wimpy Burger in London. On the verge of suicide, he meets George Spiggott (Peter Cook), the devil, who, in return for his soul, grants him seven wishes to woo the challenging Margaret. Despite the wishes and the advice of the Seven Deadly Sins, including Lilian Lust (Raquel Welch), Stanley can't seem to win his love and shake the meddling Spiggott. This and all of our other episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven   <a href="http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/</a>  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4551</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1967,bedazzled,cook,dudley,moore,movie,peter,raquel,welch</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/667b9d87418e0ea431d47e8b5b1f77aa.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 016 - In Which We Serve (1942)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-016-in-which-we-serve-1942--60871998</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.  At last, we welcome the return of Tony who joins Scott for a listener request episode. Huge thanks to Su who has selected In Which We Serve from 1942 for us to review this time around. Co-directors David Lean and Noel Coward (in his sole filmmaking effort) created this patriotic World War II drama under the auspices of Great Britain's Ministry of Information. After the sinking of the HMS Torrin during the Battle of Crete in 1941, the ship's survivors -- including Captain Kinross (Noel Coward), Chief Petty Officer Hardy (Bernard Miles) and Seaman Blake (John Mills) -- recall their tour of duty in flashback while awaiting rescue in lifeboats being strafed by German airplanes.   This and all of our other episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Tony   <a href="http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">7408215dbee941a89edfca7b0230291a</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2018 18:08:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871998/rb_016_final.mp3" length="35103434" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.  At last, we welcome the return of Tony who joins Scott for a listener request episode. Huge thanks to Su who has selected In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.  At last, we welcome the return of Tony who joins Scott for a listener request episode. Huge thanks to Su who has selected In Which We Serve from 1942 for us to review this time around. Co-directors David Lean and Noel Coward (in his sole filmmaking effort) created this patriotic World War II drama under the auspices of Great Britain's Ministry of Information. After the sinking of the HMS Torrin during the Battle of Crete in 1941, the ship's survivors -- including Captain Kinross (Noel Coward), Chief Petty Officer Hardy (Bernard Miles) and Seaman Blake (John Mills) -- recall their tour of duty in flashback while awaiting rescue in lifeboats being strafed by German airplanes.   This and all of our other episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Tony   <a href="http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2194</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1942,coward,david,in,lean,noel,serve,we,which</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6e45b223a8aa0fdf59c87f7f199ab35e.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 015 - Kes (1969)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-015-kes-1969--60872046</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.  In this episode, Scott is joined by Steven, and we review Ken Loach’s movie from 1969, Kes. Ken Loach's acclaimed British drama focuses on Billy Casper (David Bradley), a tormented working-class boy who is subjected to abuse both at school and at home. The son of a single mother (Lynne Perrie), Billy's existence is mostly bleak until he takes up an interest in falconry and begins training a kestrel that he finds on a nearby farm. While Billy forms a close bond with the falcon, his hardscrabble life and harsh environment prove to be a challenge to the boy and his bird..   Also featuring this week, a look at some of the groundbreaking work from Ken Loach on tv and film from the sixties.   This and all of our other episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven   <a href="http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">7d5fb86bc561473bb04f6334ba51bc0c</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Sep 2018 19:13:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60872046/rb015_final.mp3" length="65046328" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.  In this episode, Scott is joined by Steven, and we review Ken Loach’s movie from 1969, Kes. Ken Loach's acclaimed British drama...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.  In this episode, Scott is joined by Steven, and we review Ken Loach’s movie from 1969, Kes. Ken Loach's acclaimed British drama focuses on Billy Casper (David Bradley), a tormented working-class boy who is subjected to abuse both at school and at home. The son of a single mother (Lynne Perrie), Billy's existence is mostly bleak until he takes up an interest in falconry and begins training a kestrel that he finds on a nearby farm. While Billy forms a close bond with the falcon, his hardscrabble life and harsh environment prove to be a challenge to the boy and his bird..   Also featuring this week, a look at some of the groundbreaking work from Ken Loach on tv and film from the sixties.   This and all of our other episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Steven   <a href="http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4066</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1969,ken,kes,loach,movie</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f6eabe61dfc1ea34064116ddfed6b40.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 014 - Excalibur (1981)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-014-excalibur-1981--60871973</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.  In this episode, Scott is joined by Stephen, who has selected the John Boorman directed ‘Excalibur’ from 1981…overblown mess or British movie classic? Listen to hear what we think. The magical sword of Excalibur starts off in the hands of British lord Uther Pendragon (Gabriel Byrne) and then, years later, finds its way to his bastard son, Arthur (Nigel Terry), the knave destined to become king. Aided by the sorcerer Merlin (Nicol Williamson), Arthur fulfills his fate by bringing together the Knights of the Round Table at Camelot and unifying the country. However, this flawed monarch faces greater tests ahead in pursuit of love, the Holy Grail and his nation's survival.   Also featuring this week, a brief history of some of the other cinematic retellings of the Arthur legend throughout the years.   This and all of our other episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Stephen]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">289a97beca564b0787eb10df2d966c45</guid><pubDate>Sat, 15 Sep 2018 09:38:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871973/rb014_final.mp3" length="68664607" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.  In this episode, Scott is joined by Stephen, who has selected the John Boorman directed ‘Excalibur’ from 1981…overblown mess or...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.  In this episode, Scott is joined by Stephen, who has selected the John Boorman directed ‘Excalibur’ from 1981…overblown mess or British movie classic? Listen to hear what we think. The magical sword of Excalibur starts off in the hands of British lord Uther Pendragon (Gabriel Byrne) and then, years later, finds its way to his bastard son, Arthur (Nigel Terry), the knave destined to become king. Aided by the sorcerer Merlin (Nicol Williamson), Arthur fulfills his fate by bringing together the Knights of the Round Table at Camelot and unifying the country. However, this flawed monarch faces greater tests ahead in pursuit of love, the Holy Grail and his nation's survival.   Also featuring this week, a brief history of some of the other cinematic retellings of the Arthur legend throughout the years.   This and all of our other episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Stephen]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4292</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1981,boorman,excalibur,john,movie</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f83ffdf948668a14334c58f924cbcfdf.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 013 - Hell Drivers (1957)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-013-hell-drivers-1957--60872024</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 013 of the new podcast from the Stinking Pause stable of podcasts featuring Scott and Tony. Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. <br />   In this episode, Scott has selected Hell Drivers from 1957 – directed by Cy Enfield and starring Stanley Baker.  Joe 'Tom' Yateley is an ex-convict. Trying to leave his past behind, he decides to start working for the Hawlett Trucking company, which transports gravel. It's an aggressive company, where speed is everything. Doing too few runs in a day? You're out. Red is the most experienced trucker; he can do 18 runs in a day. Tom soon makes friends with Lucy, the secretary, and Gino, a driver. But the record of Red intrigues him and he wants to break it. Gino advises against it, but he helps Tom when he wants to go through with it. Soon trouble begins when Red and the other drivers form a united front against Tom. Just when Tom has enough and decides to pack his bags, Lucy tells him Gino had a terrible accident. She also tells about the corruption of Hawlett Trucking.   This and future episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Tony   http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">954d6e0008e04691ae793a35572ab3e4</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2018 19:08:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60872024/rb013_final.mp3" length="37563431" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 013 of the new podcast from the Stinking Pause stable of podcasts featuring Scott and Tony. Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. 
   In this episode, Scott...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 013 of the new podcast from the Stinking Pause stable of podcasts featuring Scott and Tony. Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism. <br />   In this episode, Scott has selected Hell Drivers from 1957 – directed by Cy Enfield and starring Stanley Baker.  Joe 'Tom' Yateley is an ex-convict. Trying to leave his past behind, he decides to start working for the Hawlett Trucking company, which transports gravel. It's an aggressive company, where speed is everything. Doing too few runs in a day? You're out. Red is the most experienced trucker; he can do 18 runs in a day. Tom soon makes friends with Lucy, the secretary, and Gino, a driver. But the record of Red intrigues him and he wants to break it. Gino advises against it, but he helps Tom when he wants to go through with it. Soon trouble begins when Red and the other drivers form a united front against Tom. Just when Tom has enough and decides to pack his bags, Lucy tells him Gino had a terrible accident. She also tells about the corruption of Hawlett Trucking.   This and future episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Tony   http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2348</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1957,baker,drivers,hell,movie,stanley</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93274dec1ea9fd9eacdac9c0be3cf0a5.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 012 - Carry On Sergeant (1958)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-012-carry-on-sergeant-1958--60872039</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 012 of the new podcast from the Stinking Pause stable of podcasts featuring Scott and Tony. Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.  In this episode, Tony's choice is from 1958 and it kick starts our chronological reviews of all the Carry On films – Carry On Sergeant. Sergeant Grimshaw wants to retire in the flush of success by winning the Star Squad prize with his very last platoon of newly called-up National Servicemen. But what a motley bunch they turn out to be, and it's up to Grimshaw to put the no-hopers through their paces.   This and all of our other episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Tony   <a href="http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">b032ebe911284076926a7cb576f82abb</guid><pubDate>Sun, 10 Jun 2018 06:33:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60872039/rb012_final.mp3" length="44537503" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 012 of the new podcast from the Stinking Pause stable of podcasts featuring Scott and Tony. Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.  In this episode, Tony's...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 012 of the new podcast from the Stinking Pause stable of podcasts featuring Scott and Tony. Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.  In this episode, Tony's choice is from 1958 and it kick starts our chronological reviews of all the Carry On films – Carry On Sergeant. Sergeant Grimshaw wants to retire in the flush of success by winning the Star Squad prize with his very last platoon of newly called-up National Servicemen. But what a motley bunch they turn out to be, and it's up to Grimshaw to put the no-hopers through their paces.   This and all of our other episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Tony   <a href="http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2784</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1958,carry,movie,on</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a91edf907c951c63e694e2ce5cf453b4.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 011 - Sleuth (1972)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-011-sleuth-1972--60872038</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 011 of the new podcast from the Stinking Pause stable of podcasts featuring Scott and Tony. Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.  In this episode, listener Gavin has selected Sleuth from 1972. Based on the renowned play by Anthony Shaffer, this mystery finds Andrew Wyke (Laurence Olivier), a wealthy author of detective novels and game aficionado, facing off against his wife's lover, Milo Tindle (Michael Caine), a middle-class hair salon-owner. When Wyke, who is seemingly content to split from his wife strikes an unusual deal with Tindle, it sets into motion a fierce game of one-upmanship between the two, with the stakes growing increasingly higher.   This and future episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as: reelbritannia.libsyn.com Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod email: <a href="https://gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reelbritannia@gmail.com</a> Thanks for listening Scott and Tony   <a href="http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">e2294b405a37c11d0a502c0e5c8b8267</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2018 14:38:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60872038/rb011_final.mp3" length="38153355" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 011 of the new podcast from the Stinking Pause stable of podcasts featuring Scott and Tony. Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.  In this episode, listener...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 011 of the new podcast from the Stinking Pause stable of podcasts featuring Scott and Tony. Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.  In this episode, listener Gavin has selected Sleuth from 1972. Based on the renowned play by Anthony Shaffer, this mystery finds Andrew Wyke (Laurence Olivier), a wealthy author of detective novels and game aficionado, facing off against his wife's lover, Milo Tindle (Michael Caine), a middle-class hair salon-owner. When Wyke, who is seemingly content to split from his wife strikes an unusual deal with Tindle, it sets into motion a fierce game of one-upmanship between the two, with the stakes growing increasingly higher.   This and future episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as: reelbritannia.libsyn.com Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod email: <a href="https://gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reelbritannia@gmail.com</a> Thanks for listening Scott and Tony   <a href="http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2385</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1972,caine,laurence,michael,movie,olivier,sleuth</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/caede01a20a8a71786c454dcb2e157ec.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 010 - The League of Gentlemen (1960)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-010-the-league-of-gentlemen-1960--60872044</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 010 of the new podcast from the Stinking Pause stable of podcasts featuring Scott and Tony. Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.   In this episode, Scott has selected The League of Gentlemen, the comic thriller from 1960- starring Jack Hawkins, Nigel Patrick, Roger Livesey, Richard Attenborough and a host of other familiar faces. This and future episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Tony   http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">26fa175f8d958ba757bb2fb0eca3c4bc</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2018 21:59:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60872044/rb010_final.mp3" length="54234864" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 010 of the new podcast from the Stinking Pause stable of podcasts featuring Scott and Tony. Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.   In this episode, Scott has...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 010 of the new podcast from the Stinking Pause stable of podcasts featuring Scott and Tony. Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.   In this episode, Scott has selected The League of Gentlemen, the comic thriller from 1960- starring Jack Hawkins, Nigel Patrick, Roger Livesey, Richard Attenborough and a host of other familiar faces. This and future episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Tony   http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3390</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1960,hawkins,jack,movie,podcast</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2bed01af190ba47c76af152bd370cdc9.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 009 - Brief Encounter (1945)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-009-brief-encounter-1945--60871976</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 009 of the new podcast from the Stinking Pause stable of podcasts featuring Scott and Tony. Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.   In this episode, Tony has selected Brief Encounter from 1945. The David Lean classic that is possibly the most British of British romantic movies. This and future episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Tony  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">57acf08b1636cf60df0f78d5ae8a298a</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2018 10:06:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871976/rb009_final.mp3" length="36793535" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 009 of the new podcast from the Stinking Pause stable of podcasts featuring Scott and Tony. Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.   In this episode, Tony has...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 009 of the new podcast from the Stinking Pause stable of podcasts featuring Scott and Tony. Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.   In this episode, Tony has selected Brief Encounter from 1945. The David Lean classic that is possibly the most British of British romantic movies. This and future episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Tony  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2300</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1945,brief,celia,coward,david,encounter,howard,johnson,lean,movie,noel,trevor</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a5fe8aa21672689585190510f0ddb8de.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 008 - Bonus Episode - Rainbow Valley: The Birth of James Bond On The Big Screen</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-008-bonus-episode-rainbow-valley-the-birth-of-james-bond-on-the-big-screen--60872026</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 008 of the new podcast from the Stinking Pause stable of podcasts featuring Scott and Tony. Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.   A special bonus episode of the podcast where we bring you an episode from our sister podcast, Rainbow Valley. This particular episode ties in nicely with our previous show where we discussed Dr No. This episode of Rainbow Valley takes a look at the three men that brought James Bond to life on the big screen, Ian Fleming, Cubby Broccoli and Harry Saltzman. It also highlights the making of the movie, the casting, behind the scenes, and worldwide reaction.   This and future episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Tony   http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">3f4739397a93c1f1b6d025c1d439104a</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Feb 2018 15:26:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60872026/rb008_final.mp3" length="103846309" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 008 of the new podcast from the Stinking Pause stable of podcasts featuring Scott and Tony. Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.   A special bonus episode of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 008 of the new podcast from the Stinking Pause stable of podcasts featuring Scott and Tony. Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.   A special bonus episode of the podcast where we bring you an episode from our sister podcast, Rainbow Valley. This particular episode ties in nicely with our previous show where we discussed Dr No. This episode of Rainbow Valley takes a look at the three men that brought James Bond to life on the big screen, Ian Fleming, Cubby Broccoli and Harry Saltzman. It also highlights the making of the movie, the casting, behind the scenes, and worldwide reaction.   This and future episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Tony   http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6491</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bond,dr,james,movie,no,podcast</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fc90da99ba53b21d7a74a553ed8a3d55.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 007 - Dr No</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-007-dr-no--60872043</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 007 of the new podcast from the Stinking Pause stable of podcasts featuring Scott and Tony. Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.   In this episode, Tony has selected Dr No as we dip our toe into the world of cinematic James Bond. This and future episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Tony   http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">674e89b1b9615c43fcaa39aaad1c85ab</guid><pubDate>Sat, 10 Feb 2018 19:25:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60872043/rb007_final.mp3" length="33359072" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 007 of the new podcast from the Stinking Pause stable of podcasts featuring Scott and Tony. Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.   In this episode, Tony has...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 007 of the new podcast from the Stinking Pause stable of podcasts featuring Scott and Tony. Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.   In this episode, Tony has selected Dr No as we dip our toe into the world of cinematic James Bond. This and future episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Tony   http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2085</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bond,dr,james,movie,no</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/df5a2294c4f2df34538902ad849be626.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 006 - A Night To Remember (1958)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-006-a-night-to-remember-1958--60872008</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 006 of the new podcast from the Stinking Pause stable of podcasts featuring Scott and Tony. Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.   In this episode, Scott's choice is from 1958 and is widely regarded as the definitive cinematic account of the sinking of the Titanic – A Night To Remember directed by Roy Ward Baker and starring Kenneth More.  The sinking of the Titanic is presented in a highly realistic fashion in this tense British drama. The disaster is portrayed largely from the perspective of the ocean liner's second officer, Charles Lightoller (Kenneth More). Despite numerous warnings about ice, the ship sails on, with Capt. Edward  John Smith (Laurence Naismith) keeping it going at a steady clip. When the doomed vessel finally hits an iceberg, the crew and passengers discover that they lack enough lifeboats, and tragedy follows.  This and future episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Tony   http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">2f3d3a886557d7c9a735a71bfd318d0c</guid><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jan 2018 22:15:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60872008/rb006_final.mp3" length="43568527" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 006 of the new podcast from the Stinking Pause stable of podcasts featuring Scott and Tony. Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.   In this episode, Scott's...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 006 of the new podcast from the Stinking Pause stable of podcasts featuring Scott and Tony. Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.   In this episode, Scott's choice is from 1958 and is widely regarded as the definitive cinematic account of the sinking of the Titanic – A Night To Remember directed by Roy Ward Baker and starring Kenneth More.  The sinking of the Titanic is presented in a highly realistic fashion in this tense British drama. The disaster is portrayed largely from the perspective of the ocean liner's second officer, Charles Lightoller (Kenneth More). Despite numerous warnings about ice, the ship sails on, with Capt. Edward  John Smith (Laurence Naismith) keeping it going at a steady clip. When the doomed vessel finally hits an iceberg, the crew and passengers discover that they lack enough lifeboats, and tragedy follows.  This and future episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Tony   http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2723</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1958,a,kenneth,more,movie,night,remember,titanic,to</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7d17babef0f65ca4487e26eee86f424b.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 005 - Trouble In Store (1953)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-005-trouble-in-store-1953--60872022</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 005 of the new podcast from the Stinking Pause stable of podcasts featuring Scott and Tony. Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.     Tony’s choice this week and it’s back to Norman’s Wisdom’s big screen debut, ‘Trouble In Store’.           This and future episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Tony     http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1e5fc1f0fb988fdc84b601e9c299064d</guid><pubDate>Sun, 03 Dec 2017 17:14:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60872022/rb005_final.mp3" length="40109079" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 005 of the new podcast from the Stinking Pause stable of podcasts featuring Scott and Tony. Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.     Tony’s choice this week...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 005 of the new podcast from the Stinking Pause stable of podcasts featuring Scott and Tony. Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.     Tony’s choice this week and it’s back to Norman’s Wisdom’s big screen debut, ‘Trouble In Store’.           This and future episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Tony     http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2507</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1953,in,movie,norman,store,trouble,wisdom</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9a6a554c3c236a8a695d331819057f08.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 004 - The Man Who Haunted Himself (1970)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-004-the-man-who-haunted-himself-1970--60871994</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 004 of the new podcast from the Stinking Pause stable of podcasts featuring Scott and Tony. Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.  In this episode, Scott's choice is from 1970, starring a pre-Bond Roger Moore. The Man Who Haunted Himself….A conservative businessman believes he has unleashed his exact double and alter ego when he is involved in a car wreck. Pelham (Roger Moore) recovers from the accident to find he is seen two places at once and is having an affair with a girl he only met once. Eve (Hildegard Neil) is his wife who hears of Pelham's infidelity as the marriage heads for the rocks. He also is credited for some uncharacteristic and daring business deals that net big profits. Pelham soon wonders if he is losing his mind or if has an exact double causing his trouble in this psychological drama.   This and future episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Tony   http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">580b8398a549c05de647cd249d910889</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2017 11:17:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60871994/rb004_final.mp3" length="35756452" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 004 of the new podcast from the Stinking Pause stable of podcasts featuring Scott and Tony. Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.  In this episode, Scott's...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 004 of the new podcast from the Stinking Pause stable of podcasts featuring Scott and Tony. Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.  In this episode, Scott's choice is from 1970, starring a pre-Bond Roger Moore. The Man Who Haunted Himself….A conservative businessman believes he has unleashed his exact double and alter ego when he is involved in a car wreck. Pelham (Roger Moore) recovers from the accident to find he is seen two places at once and is having an affair with a girl he only met once. Eve (Hildegard Neil) is his wife who hears of Pelham's infidelity as the marriage heads for the rocks. He also is credited for some uncharacteristic and daring business deals that net big profits. Pelham soon wonders if he is losing his mind or if has an exact double causing his trouble in this psychological drama.   This and future episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Tony   http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2235</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>1970,haunted,himself,man,moore,movie,roger,the,who</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0ceab83bcfc6056d7604d1073174907c.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 003 - The Plank (1967)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-003-the-plank-1967--60872020</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 003 of the new podcast from the Stinking Pause stable of podcasts featuring Scott and Tony. Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.  In this episode, Tony's choice is the 1967 short movie, The Plank,  starring a whole host of British comedy talent. Starring Eric Sykes, who also wrote and directed it, and featuring Tommy Cooper, Hattie Jacques, Jimmy Edwards and many more.   This and future episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Tony http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">125e181a1d189228a23b637837303894</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Sep 2017 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60872020/rb003_final.mp3" length="31154303" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 003 of the new podcast from the Stinking Pause stable of podcasts featuring Scott and Tony. Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.  In this episode, Tony's...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 003 of the new podcast from the Stinking Pause stable of podcasts featuring Scott and Tony. Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.  In this episode, Tony's choice is the 1967 short movie, The Plank,  starring a whole host of British comedy talent. Starring Eric Sykes, who also wrote and directed it, and featuring Tommy Cooper, Hattie Jacques, Jimmy Edwards and many more.   This and future episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Tony http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1948</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4cc5487c49ee6fc568148eaaaae51821.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 002 - Sweeney! (1977)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-002-sweeney-1977--60872021</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 002 of the new podcast from the Stinking Pause stable of podcasts featuring Scott and Tony. Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.   Scott's choice for the second episode in the first big screen outing for Regan and Carter of the Flying Squad. Sweeney! from 1977 is just a little different from the tv series featuring political scandal and hitmen. Starring John Thaw and Dennis Waterman with special guest appearances from Barry Foster and Ian Bannen.   This and future episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Tony http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">7c6367b3544f6e0ef386dae54df1810c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2017 20:18:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60872021/rb002_final.mp3" length="30625122" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 002 of the new podcast from the Stinking Pause stable of podcasts featuring Scott and Tony. Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.   Scott's choice for the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 002 of the new podcast from the Stinking Pause stable of podcasts featuring Scott and Tony. Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.   Scott's choice for the second episode in the first big screen outing for Regan and Carter of the Flying Squad. Sweeney! from 1977 is just a little different from the tv series featuring political scandal and hitmen. Starring John Thaw and Dennis Waterman with special guest appearances from Barry Foster and Ian Bannen.   This and future episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Tony http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1915</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bannen,barry,dennis,foster,ian,john,movie,sweeney,thaw,waterman</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/52d4d2c68d5729a4230e68b199a035dd.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 001 - The Eagle Has Landed (1976)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-001-the-eagle-has-landed-1976--60872025</link><description><![CDATA[Episode 001 of a new podcast from the Stinking Pause stable of podcasts featuring Scott and Tony. Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.    Our very first episode features a movie selected by Tony. A movie that even he might admit he has watched an unhealthy number of times....The Eagle Has Landed starring Michael Caine, Robert Duvall, Donald Sutherland and many many more.   This and future episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Tony http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">98baaa6ebcac440eaa05f9f47c090f0e</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jun 2017 21:54:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60872025/rb001_final.mp3" length="37213127" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Scott Phipps</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode 001 of a new podcast from the Stinking Pause stable of podcasts featuring Scott and Tony. Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.    Our very first episode...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode 001 of a new podcast from the Stinking Pause stable of podcasts featuring Scott and Tony. Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British films....with the occasional hint of professionalism.    Our very first episode features a movie selected by Tony. A movie that even he might admit he has watched an unhealthy number of times....The Eagle Has Landed starring Michael Caine, Robert Duvall, Donald Sutherland and many many more.   This and future episodes can be found on iTunes and Stitcher Radio as well as:<br /> <br /> <br /> reelbritannia.libsyn.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod<br /> <br /> email: reelbritannia@gmail.com<br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks for listening<br /> <br /> <br /> Scott and Tony http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2326</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>caine,donald,duvall,eagle,has,landed,michael,movie,robert,sutherland,the</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/eb853c6812adc9a775239d819d72365a.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
