RTBWTV August 18th 2024 - The commies are coming! Oh hang on a minute, they're here!

Another snorkel through the calm reassuring lagoon that is the classic television which flitted across the black and white screens of the UK from the Suez Crisis of 1956 until 1974's three day week. But what's this? Some our most beloved adventure series from the beginning of the Golden Age of British TV were written and directed by communists. That's right! These reds were on the run from the sinister HUAC, the House Unamerican Activities Committee in the United States and sought refuge and work in the unlikeliest spot of the Home Counties of England. And like other exiles, either from the Nazis or Soviet dominated Eastern Europe, they contributed immeasurably to British cultural life. Hear how we wouldn't have the Globe Theatre, Zoe Wannamaker or Zulu without the witchhunts of Senator Joseph McArthy.
David and Guy explore the semi hidden history that became a staple of TV in the late 50s and early 60s and provides Talking Pictures TV with its Saturday schedule. And, they cry out, why hasn't anyone made a biopic about Hannah Weinstein?
Oh, yes and there's also some self flagellation about watching (ahem) The New Avengers.

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