Historical Advice and Preparations for Nuclear War

The chapter delves into the public reaction to government nuclear war planning in the 1960s and 70s, discussing the evolution of informational leaflets and advice distributed to households in the UK. It explores the questionable advice given, such as using baking powder on burns, the concept of self-evacuation, and legal requirements for evacuating with neighbors. The hosts reflect on historical advice for nuclear fallout shelters, the famous 'Protect and Survive' campaign, and media portrayals of nuclear war like the film 'When the Wind Blows'.