When Winston Went to War with the Wireless
When Winston Went to War with the Wireless by Jack Thorne is a play published by Nick Hern Books in 2023. This edition, written in English and spanning 112 pages, explores a pivotal moment in British history during the General Strike of May 1926, when the nation faced a significant disruption as workers ceased operations. The narrative centers on the struggle for control over news dissemination between the government, represented by Winston Churchill, and the emerging British Broadcasting Company, led by John Reith.
Readers will find a detailed examination of the tensions surrounding media impartiality and the definition of truth during a critical period in Britain. The play delves into the dynamics of power and communication, highlighting the challenges faced by the fledgling broadcasting institution. With themes related to drama and LGBTQ topics, this work presents a historical context that resonates with contemporary discussions about media influence and responsibility.
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In May 1926, Britain grinds to a halt, as workers down tools for the General Strike.
With the printing presses shut down, the only sources of news are the government’s British Gazette, edited by Chancellor of the Exchequer Winston Churchill, and the independent, fledgling British Broadcasting Company, led by John Reith. The stage is set for a fierce battle over control of the news and who gets to define the truth.
Jack Thorne’s When Winston Went To War With The Wireless is a gripping play about the birth of a great British institution and its efforts to stay impartial. It premiered at the Donmar Warehouse, London, in June 2023, directed by Katy Rudd, with Stephen Campbell Moore as Reith, Adrian Scarborough as Churchill, and Haydn Gwynne as Stanley Baldwin.
‘Jack Thorne never ceases to stimulate and entertain’ Evening Standard
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