Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchSAS in France '44: Behind Enemy Lines (Part 1)
Season 1 Episode 815
Join hosts Al Murray and James Holland as they dive into the captivating history of the SAS in France during World War 2.
In this first episode of a three-part series with special guest Tom Petch - …
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
Heritage Hero: Richard Grace
Season 1 Episode 814
We Have Ways of Making You Talk mourns the tragic death of pilot and WW2 Warbird restoration legend Richard Grace after a battle with cancer at the age of 40.
As a part of our tribute to our friend, w…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
Britain's Nazi Invasion: The Haunted Underground Hospital (Part 3)
Season 1 Episode 813
In a dramatic finale to our Guernsey series, Al Murray and James Holland tour the most bizarre Nazi relic on the island - the Underground Hospital.
This concrete complex of tunnels, ammunition stores …
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
Britain's Nazi Invasion: The Concrete Fortress (Part 2)
Season 1 Episode 812
During the German occupation of the Channel Islands, a series of mammoth concrete defences were built as a part of the Atlantic Wall.
Al Murray and James Holland are joined by Steve Powell of 'Festun…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
Britain's Nazi Invasion: The Germans Are Coming (Part 1)
Season 1 Episode 811
Al Murray and James Holland investigate the incredible untold story of the Nazi invasion of the Channel Isles.
Why did Whitehall declare the Channel Islands a demilitarised zone, how were locals treat…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
WW2 Dinner Parties, Oil Spills and The One Show
Season 1 Episode 810
If you could throw a dream WW2 dinner party, who would you invite - and would Lee Miller hold off the booze?
Al Murray and James Holland answer your questions - including Operation Jericho, environme…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
Market Garden 80: What If? (Part 8)
Season 1 Episode 809
In our final episode of our epic series, Al and James take a moment to reflect on the battle and ask what could have been done for Operation Market Garden to succeed.
Join us as we explore the triump…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
Market Garden 80: Arnhem Remembers (Part 7)
Season 1 Episode 808
Nowhere in the world commemorates the Second World War like the city of Arnhem.
Now on the ground in the Netherlands, Al Murray and James Holland visit football stadiums, cemeteries and museums to int…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
Cassino 44 (BONUS)
Season 1 Episode 807
How does Hollywood scriptwriting influence James' histories, why are diaries more exciting than interviews and has Mark Clark been misunderstood?
Al Murray interviews James Holland about his new book …
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
Market Garden 80: Defeat (Part 6)
Season 1 Episode 806
In the penultimate episode before we hit the streets of Arnhem, Al Murray and James Holland recount the unbelievable horror of the final days of the Arnhem.
In amongst the tales of courage and fatalis…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago