A special minisode drama podcast has been produced while in Lockdown to commemorate the anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. Written and Produced by Andrew Creak, the short looks at the parallels between 1945 and 2020, by following one character in both times. Creak said:

“It’s always important, I think, that when we look to the past we don’t glorify the horrors, but remember them for what they were. The Second World War was horrific and thousands of people died fighting against fascism. Meanwhile, in 2020, the far right is once again on the rise, many of whom glorify those who thought against their beliefs to legitimise their stance. While commemorating the fall of the fascists in 1945, I wanted to highlight the warning signs we see in our world today.”

1945, Victory in Europe Day, Barbra is a young woman who did her bit alongside her husband Ian during the Second World War, they both decide to go out and celebrate, but Ian has reservations about the future. Jump to 2020 and Barbra gets a video call from her family who reflect on the importance of this day.

Starring Alexandra Thie, Callum Low, Ross Wilson, Laura Jayne Hunt and Oliver Martin.

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