Exclusive New Landmark Drama: The President and the Emperor - Episode Three: BABY SATISFACTORILY BORN

Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message **The extraordinary inside story of the most controversial decision in the history of modern warfare - the order to drop the atomic bomb. Drawn from first-hand accounts of those involved and declassified top secret American and Japanese documents from 1945, this documentary drama unfolds through the eyes of the two people at the centre of this world changing event - President Harry S. Truman and Showa Emperor Hirohito of Japan**  **Episode 3: BABY SATISFACTORILY BORN** President Truman hears the Trinity Test of the first atom bomb has been a great success.  Meanwhile, in Tokyo Emperor Hirohito hears he has been misled about the strength of the Imperial Army and decides to make desperate attempts to secure an end to hostilities by using a secret backchannel. You can hear the cast and production team list for episode 3 in detail at the end of the episode. Otherwise the cast list is also listed below. You can hear the previous episodes in this feed.  Due to serious illness in the team, the production of this series had to be put on hold, we are playing both opening episodes in the series on limited release to enable you to catch up on the full story.  We hope Episode 4 will be released soon.   This drama has been made with the good will of everyone involved and not with huge funders behind it. If you would like to give something to the costs and to show your appreciation for all the work involved, please donate here https://buymeacoffee.com/presidentandemperor The President and the Emperor is written by  Guy Smith. The director is Jonathan Kydd. Produced by Ashley Byrne Executive Producer is Kurt Brookes Recorded at Studios in London and Chicago **A Made in Manchester Production.** With thanks to: The National Security Archive, Washington DChttps://nsarchive.gwu.edu The Harry S Truman Library, Independence, MOhttps://www.trumanlibrary.gov     Support the show