Battle of Britain (1969) | Historical Spectacle

<p>Despite featuring one of the greatest ensemble casts ever assembled, spectacular aerial photography, and an extraordinary commitment to historical authenticity, Battle of Britain was a box office failure. This week, we examine why. We discuss the film&#39;s incredible flying sequences, its documentary-style approach, the challenge of telling such a massive story without a central protagonist, and why audiences in 1969 may have been looking for something very different. Is Battle of Britain an overlooked masterpiece, or a technically brilliant film that never quite soars? Guest Paul Kind joins to discuss.</p><p>____</p><p>Please consider joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wwibofficial</p><p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whywasntitbetter</p><p>Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/wwibpodcast</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wwib_official</p><p>X: https://x.com/WWIBpodcast</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe! Rate! Review! Tell a friend!</p>