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The News-Benders – 1968 | BBC

Create and control the news and control the world. A rare old TV play with future food for thought.

“The News-Benders” is a BBC film directed by Rudolph Cartier in 1968. The story revolves around Robert Larkin, a successful BBC documentary film director, and a senior TV newsman named J.G. The plot unfolds in a short meeting between the two characters, showcasing unexpected twists and turns that reveal the manipulation and challenges within the news media industry. The film presents a thought-provoking perspective on news media as a tool for propaganda, blending entertainment with a critical examination of the industry.

This excellent 30 minute BBC play from 1968 lays out the plans ahead for fake news, fake space and a controlled society.

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Directed by Rudolph Cartier
Starring Donald Pleasence and Nigel Davenport
From THIRTY MINUTE THEATRE, BBC Two, 1968

The News-Benders

Occult Revelations and the Psychology of Control

In 1968, the BBC aired a rarely discussed yet profoundly revealing television play titled The News-Benders, directed by Rudolph Cartier. This striking piece of media drama centres on a conversation between two men deeply embedded in the news industry—Robert Larkin, a successful documentary filmmaker, and J.G., a senior television newsman. Beneath an ostensibly simple dialogue lies a scathing critique of the news media’s role as a tool for manipulation, propaganda, and the maintenance of power.

For those versed in psychological warfare, social engineering, and the subtle mechanisms of control exercised by the ruling kakistocracy (the government of the worst or least qualified), The News-Benders is far more than a dated drama. It is an early, chilling exposé of the method by which narratives are crafted and realities are shaped. It discloses how the story machine churns out tailored content designed to keep the populace distracted, imbued with fear, and obedient to the carefully constructed illusion of control.

But why, in the shadowed halls of power, is this “Revelation of the Method” so often employed? Why reveal the inner workings of deception and manipulation, if such knowledge could awaken the masses?

The Occult Function of Revealing the Method

Revealing the method presents a paradox: On one hand, knowledge is power; on the other, such revelation often serves as an act of psychological warfare in its own right. The kakistocracy’s revelation is not accidental—it is deliberate, laced with esoteric significance.

1. Mockery of the Profane: At an occult level, the “profane” (the ordinary, uninitiated public) are kept in a state of disempowerment through a form of knowing humiliation. By showing how the control is exercised—how news is crafted and how minds are bent—those in power communicate a chilling message: “We control the narrative utterly. We own the system. And no matter what you think, you cannot change it.” This form of mockery reinforces the separation between the initiated elite and the masses, deepening the divide of power.
2. Demoralisation and Learned Helplessness: The revelation becomes a tool of demoralisation. Exposing the mechanics of manipulation does not necessarily galvanise resistance; it often breeds cynicism and despair—“This is how it’s done, and nothing I do will matter.” This cultivates learned helplessness, a psychological state harnessed to suppress dissent and activism. It is a subtle yet powerful means of social control embedded within the very act of exposing the lie.
3. Initiation and the Illusion of Choice: Symbolically, the ritual of disclosure functions as a mock initiation—an offering of “secret knowledge” layered within entertainment and propaganda. But unlike genuine esoteric initiation, which confers true empowerment through understanding and transcendence, this form of revelation is a trap: it provides partial insight framed in a way that strengthens the illusion system. The audience is enticed to feel they are “in the know,” whilst remaining imprisoned within the story machine‘s boundaries.
4. Karmic Justification and the Role of Shadow: Within esoteric thought, the exposure of these dark arts of propaganda carries a Karmic element. By revealing the shadows, the puppet-masters acknowledge the polarity of their actions and invite the watchers into the shadow dance. It is a call to remember and confront—but also a challenge to discern, transcend, and break free from the spell.

Psychological Warfare and the Story Machine

The story machine, embodied by news organisations, entertainment, and mass media, serves as a psychological engine that sustains the illusion system. Its primary objectives are threefold:

• Distraction: Keeping the public’s focus occupied with trivialities, sensationalism, and spectacle.
• Fear Programming: Instilling fear and uncertainty to justify control measures and obedience.
• Ideological Conditioning: Reinforcing narratives that uphold power structures and suppress alternative perspectives.

These tactics form the backbone of social engineering, ensuring that political puppetry remains hidden in plain sight while seeming perfectly “natural.”

Remembering is Resistance

To the parasitic psychopathy steering world events from the shadows—the “hidden hand” behind the curtains—their greatest fear is that the masses will remember: remember history, remember truth, and remember their inherent power beyond the constructed narratives.

The News-Benders holds a mirror to this shadow play, revealing how the news is not merely reported—it is created. It exposes the system of control, yet also invites a crucial choice: to be disempowered by knowledge or to become empowered through awareness and discernment.

For those committed to psychological resilience and breaking the chains of propaganda, remembering is the first and most potent act of rebellion. In the theatre of control, here lies our call to awaken, to see behind the curtain, and to reclaim our narrative.

This article is intended for readers who understand the invisible machinery steering world events. The story machine‘s ultimate purpose is to keep the illusion alive—but knowledge, wisdom, and awareness remain the keys to dismantling it.

Source: THE NEWS-BENDERS (1968)

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