War and Peace
Look at Life's coverage of the Cold War, with footage from anti-nuclear protests in London, British forces stationed in Berlin and everyday life in Eastern Europe.
Throughout the 1960s, the Rank Organisation produced hundreds of short, quirky documentaries that examined all aspects of life in Britain. Shot on high-quality colour film stock, they were screened in cinemas, but until now very little of the footage has been shown on television. This series draws on this unique archive to offer illuminating and often surprising insights into a pivotal decade in modern British history.
This episode examines Look at Life's coverage of what was the most important political conflict of the era - the Cold War. With international tensions rising, the series recorded the enormous anti-nuclear protests in London; the experiences of British forces stationed in Berlin; and visited Eastern Europe, to observe everyday life for the people living behind the Iron Curtain.
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Producer | Sarah Metcalfe |
Executive Producer | David Okuefuna |
Broadcasts
- Mon 21 Jan 2013 20:30
- Tue 22 Jan 2013 02:00
- Thu 4 Apr 2013 02:15
- Fri 10 May 2013 03:25
- Fri 1 Nov 2013 01:50
- Wed 23 Sep 2015 03:10
- Tue 1 Mar 2016 01:20
- Sun 18 Sep 2016 20:30
- Mon 19 Sep 2016 23:00
- Thu 22 Sep 2016 02:20