Film & TV: The Story of WWII, retold for a new generation

About this episode

Gugs Mhlungu discusses the upcoming documentary series on World War II with critic Thinus Ferreira, highlighting its storytelling and archival footage.

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Thinus Ferreira, Independent TV and entertainment critic, about the upcoming documentary series  World War II with Tom Hank , from its powerful storytelling and rare archival footage to its fresh perspective on one of history’s most defining global conflicts, and why it promises to be a landmark viewing experience for audiences worldwide. Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, health, and fitness to books, motoring, cooking, culture, and what is happening on the weekend in 702land.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu.  Listen live on Primedia+ on Saturdays and Sundays from 06:00 and 10:00 (SA Time) to Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj   For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/u3Sf7Zy or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BIXS7AL   Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc   Follow us on social…

People in this episode

Host: Gugs Mhlungu

Guest: Thinus Ferreira

Topics covered

• World War II
• documentary
• storytelling
• entertainment
• history
• archival footage

Keywords

• World War II
• documentary series
• Tom Hank
• storytelling
• archival footage
• entertainment

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: World War II with Tom Hank

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