Podcast Episodes

28. The Capture of Rome

Season 1 Episode 28

Al Murray and James Holland debate the controversial decision taken by General Mark Clark to liberate Rome. Also up for discussion are the mysterious Foo Fighters and the wartime experiences of comed…

Published on 6 years, 3 months ago

27. We Are at War

Season 1 Episode 27

It’s 80 years since the outbreak of war. James and Al discuss the build up to the German invasion of Poland and the British and French response.

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Published on 6 years, 3 months ago

26. Britskrieg

Season 1 Episode 26

Is Paris burning? James Holland and Al Murray discuss the liberation of Paris and the final days of the Normandy campaign. Plus, what role did the mafia play in the invasion of Sicily? Were the Allie…

Published on 6 years, 4 months ago

25. Nazi Drugs and Midget Subs

Season 1 Episode 25

Al Murray and James Holland discuss the drugs used by the Germans to keep submariners awake. Plus what would have happened if the German army had fought in Asia, while the Japanese were defending the…

Published on 6 years, 4 months ago

24. We Have Ways Live from Edinburgh

Season 1 Episode 24

Al Murray and James Holland take to the stage at the Edinburgh fringe to debate the great last stands of World War Two. Plus who was Wojtek the bear? And can we justify the bombing of Dresden? The bo…

Published on 6 years, 4 months ago

23. Mutinies and the Battle for Malta

Season 1 Episode 23

Al Murray and James Holland discuss the challenges of maintaining morale in the Allied armies. Plus James answers the question of why Malta was denied Spitfires in the island’s greatest hour of need.…

Published on 6 years, 4 months ago

22. The Eagle's Nest

Season 1 Episode 22

James Holland joins Al Murray from Bavaria, where he sits in the shadow of Hitler's infamous summer residence, the Eagle's Nest. Al discusses his recent trip to Maquis country, plus the boys answer q…

Published on 6 years, 5 months ago

21. Take No Prisoners

Season 1 Episode 21

Al Murray and James Holland look back on a murderous incident on D-Day plus one. Plus the lads use hindsight to decide which World War II regiment, squadron or ship they would choose to serve with or…

Published on 6 years, 5 months ago

20. Colditz and our Book List

Season 1 Episode 20

James Holland and Al Murray debate the wisdom of collecting all the Allies’ most escape-minded prisoners of war in one place. Also up for discussion are bombing tactics, the Battle of the Atlantic an…

Published on 6 years, 5 months ago

19. Infamy and The World at War

Season 1 Episode 19

In this bonus episode there’s a chance to hear Franklin D Roosevelt’s speech after Pearl Harbour as performed by American actor Chaz Mena. Legendary broadcaster Ed Murrow and World at War narrator La…

Published on 6 years, 5 months ago