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Ep 74 – Their Finest – Wartime Propaganda with The Donut Dollies

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In this episode of Rosie the Reviewer, we’re joined by Winnie and Gabby from the Donut Dollies podcast to discuss Their Finest (2016), Lone Scherfig’s adaptation of Lissa Evans’ novel Their Finest Hour and a Half. Together we unpack the film’s blend of romance, tragedy, and wartime propaganda, as well as how it compares to the book. Surprisingly much debate about Sam Claflin’s casting, the power of women in the Ministry of Information, and why Bill Nighy steals every scene as Ambrose Hilliard. Plus, the real history of women in Britain’s propaganda machine.

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Meet the Donut Dolies podcast

Winnie and Gabby from the Donut Dollies podcast joined us for our first ever crossover with other podcasters. Their podcast focusses on telling the stories of the women of WWII.

You can follow them on Spotify, Apple, or whenever you get your podcasts. Or, check out some of their favourite episodes below:







Book Recs by the Dollies

Damn Lucky by Kevin Maurer – the story of John “Lucky” Luckadoo of the 100th Bomb Group.

American Flygirl by Susan Tate Ankeny  – biography of WASP pilot Hazel Ying Lee.

Spitfires by Becky Aikman – the story of American women who flew with the ATA.

 

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