'War Of The Worlds' Anniversary đź‘˝ 30th October
The War of the Worlds – The Broadcast That Frightened America!
30 October 1938 – Anniversary Special
On 30 October 1938, a young Orson Welles and his Mercury Theatre company broadcast a radio adaptation of H. G. Wells’ science-fiction classic The War of the Worlds. Presented as a series of dramatic news bulletins describing a Martian invasion, the programme became one of the most famous broadcasts in radio history.
Some listeners mistook the fictional reports for real news, although the extent of the resulting panic has often been exaggerated. Nevertheless, the broadcast demonstrated the extraordinary power of radio and the imagination.
To mark its 88th anniversary, Simon’s Dementia Activities takes us on a journey into the fascinating world of Martians, aliens, flying saucers and science fiction.
Our activities include:
The War of the Worlds – Discover the story behind the notorious radio broadcast and its lasting legacy.
Aliens on Screen – Can you recognise famous extraterrestrials and science-fiction films from photographs?
Space Invaders – Reminisce about the classic arcade game and the early days of computer gaming.
Simon’s Songs of the Day – Enjoy Jeff Wayne’s The Eve of the War and Justin Hayward’s Forever Autumn.
Make Your Own UFO! – Get creative with a fun, hands-on papier-mâché activity to design and decorate your very own flying saucer.
Space Sweets and Treats – Enjoy a nostalgic selection of space-themed confectionery while listening to music and getting creative.
Whether you remember listening to science-fiction adventures on the wireless, watching mysterious flying saucers at the cinema or battling Space Invaders, there's plenty to spark memories, conversation and imagination.
So, are we really alone in the universe?
Boosting brain power together to benefit quality of life.
Dr Simon T O’Donovan MBE - www.simonsdementiaactivities.co.uk
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