Quatermass: Nigel Kneale, Hammer and Mid-Century Britain

Quatermass: Nigel Kneale, Hammer and Mid-Century Britain

July 4, 2026 · 60 min · Episode 62

About this episode

This episode discusses the Quatermass series and its impact on British sci-fi, focusing on the works of Nigel Kneale and Hammer Films.

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