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[Varche]

I enjoyed(well found interesting) last nights opening episode.

Afterwards, I got to thinking it is the sort of programme that ought to be subtitled and shown in other countries. It would certainly help their understanding of the British Psyche. And then I thought I wonder what excellent programmes other countries have on similar subjects that would make educational viewing, with subtitles , in Britain. It would make a change from the endless X factor soap pap.

Maybe I will write to the BBC...........

[Lizzie_Zoom]

Yes indeed Varche, it was a very interesting and informative documentary, and if the two other parts are as good we are in for a little bit of a treat!

Your points about other countries seeing this documentary is an interesting one, but of course anyone watching it may well come from a different viewpoint and argue with the all true British version.  Certain CCCP diehards, and they exist amongst many of generally older people in the Eastern Bloc, will remember those Cold War days in a completely different way.  Now that would be interesting; virtually two documentaries within one, each with it's own version of the Cold War.  CCCP citizens memories / experience vs. Western / British memories / experience. 

The documentary certainly touched on the fascinating and historically accurate point of how, once more, the British Government subtly gave the public what they wanted to avoid a revolution.  It has happened at least over the last 250 years, and again with the "offering" of the Welfare State, any desire by the 'working classes' (and above) to revolt en mass to a new revolutionary political system was appeased.

[Marks DTM Calib]

Have not seen this one yet but I enjoyed the cold war jets program on BBC2 last friday (1 of 2), this weeks covers the V bombers which should be interesting

[Lizzie_Zoom]

Have not seen this one yet but I enjoyed the cold war jets program on BBC2 last friday (1 of 2), this weeks covers the V bombers which should be interesting

Yep, and the two documentary series will compliment each other nicely on that one!

It seems only yesterday when we knew that within minutes British V bombers could be on their way to Russia, whilst USAAF SAC bombers, generally B52's on constant patrol, would be crossing the borders of the Soviet Union and going in for the kill!  I shudder now as I did then, and hopefully these documentaries will touch on the public's feelings then under that constant fear.

[Varche]

Yes indeed Varche, it was a very interesting and informative documentary, and if the two other parts are as good we are in for a little bit of a treat!

Your points about other countries seeing this documentary is an interesting one, but of course anyone watching it may well come from a different viewpoint and argue with the all true British version.  Certain CCCP diehards, and they exist amongst many of generally older people in the Eastern Bloc, will remember those Cold War days in a completely different way.  Now that would be interesting; virtually two documentaries within one, each with it's own version of the Cold War.  CCCP citizens memories / experience vs. Western / British memories / experience. 

The documentary certainly touched on the fascinating and historically accurate point of how, once more, the British Government subtly gave the public what they wanted to avoid a revolution.  It has happened at least over the last 250 years, and again with the "offering" of the Welfare State, any desire by the 'working classes' (and above) to revolt en mass to a new revolutionary political system was appeased.

There would be loads of advantages in reciprocal viewing of these documentaries. I wasn't thinking specifically of Russia or the Eastern Bloc but other Western Countries. The Spanish populace have very little understanding of the suffering and subsequent deprivation that Britain incurred through "winning" the second world war or even why people would want to leave the EU. Likewise the average Brit doesn't understand the suffering of the Spanish Civil war, the amnesty on war crimes and how they have moved on. Anything that promotes harmony has to be a good thing. The world has already wasted too much on killing each other.

[Lizzie_Zoom]

Yes indeed Varche, it was a very interesting and informative documentary, and if the two other parts are as good we are in for a little bit of a treat!

Your points about other countries seeing this documentary is an interesting one, but of course anyone watching it may well come from a different viewpoint and argue with the all true British version.  Certain CCCP diehards, and they exist amongst many of generally older people in the Eastern Bloc, will remember those Cold War days in a completely different way.  Now that would be interesting; virtually two documentaries within one, each with it's own version of the Cold War.  CCCP citizens memories / experience vs. Western / British memories / experience. 

The documentary certainly touched on the fascinating and historically accurate point of how, once more, the British Government subtly gave the public what they wanted to avoid a revolution.  It has happened at least over the last 250 years, and again with the "offering" of the Welfare State, any desire by the 'working classes' (and above) to revolt en mass to a new revolutionary political system was appeased.

There would be loads of advantages in reciprocal viewing of these documentaries. I wasn't thinking specifically of Russia or the Eastern Bloc but other Western Countries. The Spanish populace have very little understanding of the suffering and subsequent deprivation that Britain incurred through "winning" the second world war or even why people would want to leave the EU. Likewise the average Brit doesn't understand the suffering of the Spanish Civil war, the amnesty on war crimes and how they have moved on. Anything that promotes harmony has to be a good thing. The world has already wasted too much on killing each other.

Absolutely right, and that is why I study history and want as many as possible to understand how we have arrived to the point we have, why, and the dangers forever present in certain combinations of national, ideological, or cultural circumstances that still exist.

I do wonder how much is known of the Cold War by the younger generations, so any documentary like these can only do good and assist with understanding and awareness.