Smashing Time (1967) with guest Melanie Williams

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08/09/21 • 81 min

Join us and our special guest Professor Melanie Williams of the University of East Anglia as we discuss a somewhat forgotten 1960s classic! Be warned however, that some of the songs from Smashing Time will get stuck in your head for days...

If you would like to find out more about the 1960s British Cinema project mentioned in the show you can find their fascinating blog here: 60sbritishcinema.wordpress.com

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If you would like to find out more about the 1960s British Cinema project mentioned in the show you can find their fascinating blog here: 60sbritishcinema.wordpress.com

You can get in touch with us via Twitter @secondfeatures or our email [email protected]. We would love to hear from you! Please also leave us a rating and a review wherever you listen.

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