{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66d2fd0dc5079dde6185fb74/6a0a22e8d98ee73f63d1f553?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Who Dares Wins (1982) with Paul from 'History Rage'","description":"<p><strong>An explosive SAS action thriller sparks fierce debate and unforgettable eighties nostalgia</strong></p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Review It Yourself, we dive into the controversial 1982 British action thriller <em>Who Dares Wins</em> — the cult classic starring Lewis Collins that blends SAS action, Cold War paranoia, terrorism, political extremism, and one unforgettable embassy siege finale.</p><p><br></p><p>Joined by returning guest Paul from 'History Rage', we break down why <em>Who Dares Wins</em> starts with genuine tension and political intrigue before veering into one of the most divisive first halves we’ve ever reviewed on the podcast. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Is this an underrated British action gem inspired by the real Iranian Embassy siege? Or is it a painfully slow thriller redeemed only by its explosive final act?</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Expect discussion on:</p><ul><li>The film’s connection to the 1980 Iranian Embassy siege</li><li>SAS representation in 1980s British cinema</li><li>Nuclear protest politics and Cold War fears</li><li>Lewis Collins as an action hero</li><li>Wild pacing problems and baffling plot decisions</li><li>The infamous embassy assault sequence</li><li>Whether <em>Who Dares Wins</em> deserves cult classic status</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you love vintage action movies, British cult cinema, SAS thrillers, Cannon-style action films, or deep-dive movie reviews with strong opinions and humour, this episode is for you.</p><p>Guest Paul returns for another lively debate-filled review, bringing his passion for classic action cinema and plenty of disagreement along the way. Find Paul at https://www.historyrage.com/</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Review It Yourself and join the conversation:</p><ul><li>Instagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021</li><li>X: @YourselfReview</li><li>BlueSky: Review It Yourself</li><li>Threads: @YourselfReview</li><li>Email: reviewityourselfpodcast@gmail.com</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Enjoying the show? Support Review It Yourself by:</p><ul><li>Following and subscribing on your favourite podcast app</li><li>Leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify</li><li>Sharing the episode with fellow film fans</li><li>Recommending the podcast on social media</li></ul>","author_name":"Review It Yourself"}