Strange Days: Cold War Britain

Strange Days: Cold War Britain (2013)

EndedDocumentary showWar, History

Historian Dominic Sandbrook takes us back to the strange years of the Cold War. For Sandbrook these are the years in which we were both more secure and prosperous that we had ever been - and at the same time, lived everyday with the very real possibility of nuclear annihilation. This is not just a story of the superpower arms race or daring spies, real and fictional, it is a story in which all we played a crucial part.

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Scheduleevery Tuesday at 21:00 (60 min)

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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Strange Days: Cold War Britain premiere?

Strange Days: Cold War Britain premiered on September 9, 2013.

Who narrated Strange Days: Cold War Britain?

Actor Toby Stephens narrated Strange Days: Cold War Britain.

How many episodes are in Strange Days: Cold War Britain?

Strange Days: Cold War Britain has three episodes.

What was the focus of the first episode of Strange Days: Cold War Britain?

The first episode of Strange Days: Cold War Britain focused on the impact of the nuclear arms race on British society.

Who was interviewed in the second episode of Strange Days: Cold War Britain?

The second episode of Strange Days: Cold War Britain featured interviews with former members of the British Secret Intelligence Service (MI6).

What was the focus of the third episode of Strange Days: Cold War Britain?

The third episode of Strange Days: Cold War Britain explored the impact of the Cold War on popular culture in Britain.

Who directed Strange Days: Cold War Britain?

Documentary filmmaker Vanessa Engle directed Strange Days: Cold War Britain.

What was the reception of Strange Days: Cold War Britain?

Strange Days: Cold War Britain received positive reviews from critics.

What was the budget for Strange Days: Cold War Britain?

There is no information available on the budget for Strange Days: Cold War Britain.

What archives were used in the making of Strange Days: Cold War Britain?

The filmmakers used archives from the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and the Imperial War Museum in the making of Strange Days: Cold War Britain.

What was the aim of Strange Days: Cold War Britain?

The aim of Strange Days: Cold War Britain was to provide a fresh perspective on the impact of the Cold War on British society.

What was the role of the British Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) during the Cold War?

During the Cold War, the British Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) played a crucial role in gathering intelligence on Soviet activities.

Who were the main contributors to the third episode of Strange Days: Cold War Britain?

The third episode of Strange Days: Cold War Britain featured interviews with musicians, writers, and artists who were influenced by the Cold War.

What was the impact of the nuclear arms race on British society?

The nuclear arms race had a significant impact on British society, leading to widespread fear and anxiety about the possibility of nuclear war.

What was the most memorable moment in Strange Days: Cold War Britain?

The most memorable moment in Strange Days: Cold War Britain was the personal stories shared by individuals who lived through the Cold War.

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