Show Notes
Chocks away! This week the boys are joined by historian and friend of the show James Jeffries to talk about the 1941 film, 'Target for Tonight'. Directed by Harry Watt, for the crown film unit, the film charts a bombing raid from beginning to end. We also hear about your favourite war time productions and Robbie's Oasis song/war film puns!
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