Reel Britannia

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: Player FM reelbritannia.libsyn.com Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod email: reelbritannia@gmail.com Thanks for listening Scott and Steven   http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/

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: reelbritannia.libsyn.com Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod email: reelbritannia@gmail.com Thanks for listening Scott and Steven   http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/  

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: reelbritannia.libsyn.com Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod email: reelbritannia@gmail.com Thanks for listening Scot

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: reelbritannia.libsyn.com Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod email: reelbritannia@gmail.com Thanks for liste

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: r

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 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

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: reelbritannia.libsyn.com Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod email: reelbritannia@gmail.com Thanks for listening Scott and Tony   http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/

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: reelbritannia@gmail.com Thanks for listening Scott and Tony   http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/

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: reelbritannia.libsyn.com Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod email: reelbritannia@gmail.com Thanks for listening Scott and Tony   http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/

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: reelbritannia.libsyn.com Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod email: reelbritannia@gmail.com Thanks for listening Scott and Tony  

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: reelbritannia.libsyn.com Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod email: reelbritannia@gmail.com Thanks for listening Scott and Tony   http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/

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: reelbritannia.libsyn.com Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod email: reelbritannia@gmail.com Thanks for listening Scott and Tony   http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/

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: reelb

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: reelbritannia.libsyn.com Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod email: reelbritannia@gmail.com Thanks for listening Scott and Tony   http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/  

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: reelbritannia.libsyn.com Follo

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: reelbritannia.libsyn.com Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod email: reelbritannia@gmail.com Thanks for listening Scott and Tony http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/

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: reelbritannia.libsyn.com Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod email: reelbritannia@gmail.com Thanks for listening Scott and Tony http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/

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: reelbritannia.libsyn.com Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod email: reelbritannia@gmail.com Thanks for listening Scott and Tony http://reelbritannia.libsyn.com/