Reel Britannia

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/