Raymond Briggs When The Wind Blows


(4.5 stars; 11 reviews)

When the Wind Blows is a poignant radio adaptation of Raymond Briggs' cartoon book. This touching story follows an innocent elderly couple as they take all the advised precautions to survive against the backdrop of a nuclear holocaust.

Directed by John Tydeman, the production features Brenda Bruce as Hilda and Peter Sallis as Jim. It won the Broadcasting Press Guild award for the most outstanding radio programme of 1983, highlighting its impact and significance.


This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.

Chapters

When the Wind Blows 1:17:55

Reviews

Harrowing


(4.5 stars)

Puts into perspective what it would actually be like to survive (for a short time) a nuclear attack and consequently suffer from radiation.