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A Matter Of Life and Death
The Train
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Jewish Identity
The Life and Death Of Colonel Blimp
War Films
Immigration
Saving Private Ryan
The Sound Of Music
Colony
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Love Stories
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Post-War Britain

Like an old war film? So do authors Robert Hutton and Duncan Weldon, who get together with celebrity chums to watch the classics of land, sea and air to see how they stand up today. What’s still great? What’s dated? Who’s the least believable German? Find out in the new season of the podcast formerly known as A Pod Too Far.

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Zut alors! This week we're popping over the Channel to watch the Frenchest war movie ever made, the true story of the frantic arguments on both sides about how to save - or destroy - the city. Featuring effortlessly cool members of the Resistance, ba... more

This week, a Booker-winning novel that becomes an Oscar-winning film. A tale of war and love in the desert, based, very loosely on a real World War 2 espionage mission.

Rob and Duncan are joined by the author and psychotherapist Lucy Beresford, to ... more

A 1964 film about accidental nuclear war from a legendary director and featuring a German scientist with homicidal ideas? That's right, it's Dr Strangelove... hang on, no, it's Fail Safe. Overshadowed on release because of a lawsuit from a rival film... more

Is this going be a bug hunt, or a stand-up fight? Rob is joined by Brian Raftery to talk about James Cameron's 1986 magnificent take on the Alien universe. Has there ever been a better sequel? Is it really a Vietnam allegory? And after all that time ... more

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Recent Guests

Lucy Beresford
Author, psychotherapist, and host of the On the Couch podcast
Episode: The English Patient - with Lucy Beresford
Mark Pack
Political scientist and former president of the Liberal Democrats
Liberal Democrats
Episode: Fail Safe - with Mark Pack
Brian Raftery
Author, journalist, podcaster, and teller of cultural histories through film
Ringer
Episode: Aliens - with Brian Raftery
Al Murray
Pub landlord, military historian, and audio book narrator
Episode: Classic Episode: The Longest Day with Al Murray
Phil Tinline
Documentary maker and author
Episode: Prisoner of War - with Phil Tinline
Tim Shipman
Spectator political editor and chronicler of recent history
Episode: The Wild Geese - with Tim Shipman
Jack Blackburn
History correspondent of The Times
The Times
Episode: Lawrence of Arabia - with Jack Blackburn
Mark Greig
Screenwriter of Detectives Who Travel Through Time
Episode: Attack! With Mark Greig
Alex Massie
Times commentator and Patrick O'Brien obsessive
The Times
Episode: Master and Commander - with Alex Massie and Henry Dyer

Hosts

Robert Hutton
Co-host known for his enthusiastic and knowledgeable take on classic war films, contributing personal anecdotes and critical insights.
Duncan Weldon
Co-host who brings a blend of humor and historical reflection to discussions about classic war movies, enhancing the overall narrative flow of each episode.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 276 ratings
  • Dear god man, stop wittering

    This is a classic example of why middle aged men need to stop making podcasts. 20 minutes of interesting content, 60 minutes of men smugly gibbering on about how they know more than you do.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Pickleddingo
    United Kingdom17 days ago
  • I love these guys with their reverence dir these films. Some admittedly I've never seen but who says you can't learn something new. They're entertaining and fun and they know these films!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    nancynw42
    2 months ago
  • Relive your youthful Sunday afternoons

    Superb nostalgia. In many ways, the podcast my father was preparing me for all those years ago.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    C McKeon
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • War Movie Theatre is enjoyable, lighthearted and never fails to entertain while making you laugh. It's a well balanced, nutritious listen. Go on, give it a try - it'll be good for you.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    CheesyPeas
    3 months ago
  • Funny and interesting

    Great show. Perfect for middle aged British men. The hosts are excellent.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bolingbroken
    United Kingdom3 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the engaging mix of humor and insightful analysis surrounding classic war films.
The hosts have excellent chemistry, which adds to the entertainment value of the discussions.
Many find the nostalgic content and themes relatable, as it connects to their personal histories with war cinema.
There is a strong emphasis on education and historical critique, making it a satisfying experience for those interested in deeper discussions about film and history.
Some feedback suggests occasional oversight in film details, but listeners generally enjoy the light-hearted commentary and depth provided by guests.

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Apple Podcasts
#124
United Kingdom/History
Apple Podcasts
#103
Ireland/History
Apple Podcasts
#181
Finland/History
Apple Podcasts
#216
New Zealand/History

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Mosquito Squadron - with John Crace
Q: Why did you pick this film?
I picked it out of pure nostalgia, really, because I'm rather older than you two.
I Was Monty's Double
Q: Do you think it's a war movie?
Yes, I think it's kind of the er war movie, especially because it features John Mills in a black and white setting about World War II.
The First Of The Few – with special guest J. Willgoose Esq of Public Service Broadcasting
Q: How do you see the connection between your music and the themes in The First Of The Few?
Willgoose connects his music's exploration of the human spirit in extreme circumstances with the thematic elements of the film, noting its portrayal of sacrifice and creativity.
Enemy At The Gates – with special guest John Niven
Q: And you chose Enemy At The Gates, why?
I don't know, I saw this when it came out, and then I saw it and thought, oh dear. And then I watched it again on Sky Movies a few years later, and it reconfirmed my suspicion that this is not a very good movie.
Zulu – with special guest Sathnam Sanghera
Q: Why is the Anglo-Zulu war important?
Britain was trying to unite its southern possessions into a white-dominated confederation in the 1870s.

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