Episode 166 - Poison Pen (1939)
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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: Poison Pen (1939) turns the tranquil charm of an English village into the backdrop for a juicy...
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Episode 165 - A Taste of Honey (1961)
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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: ...
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Episode 164 - Hammer Britannia 017 - Paranoiac (1963)
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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...
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Episode 163 - Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949)
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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,...
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Episode 162 - The Big Job (1965)
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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...
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Episode 161 - Green for Danger (1946)
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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...
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Episode 160 - Hammer Britannia 016 - Kiss Of The Vampire (1963)
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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...
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Episode 159 - Last Orders (2001)
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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...
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Episode 158 - A Private Function (1984)
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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...
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Episode 157 - McVicar (1980)
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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...
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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!
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