Podcast Episodes

11. Smoking Snakes

Season 1 Episode 11

James Holland and Al Murray discuss the remarkable story of the Brazilian Expeditionary Force and their contribution to the war effort in Italy. Plus…

6 years, 9 months ago

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10. The Thing About Hitler...

Season 1 Episode 10

Al Murray and James Holland discuss Hitler’s personal life. Also James finally turns the conversation to air power, Al recalls meeting a Russian Nigh…

6 years, 9 months ago

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9. Bunker Busting

Season 1 Episode 9

Al Murray and James Holland explore the converted tanks used at Normandy. Also up for discussion are parachute decoys, the dangers of back-flash and …

6 years, 9 months ago

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8. D-Day and DD Tanks

Season 1 Episode 8

D-Day takes centre stage as Al Murray and James Holland discuss floating tanks, flame throwers and the story of Omaha Beach.

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6 years, 9 months ago

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7. Monty’s Hat and the Tiger

Season 1 Episode 7

Al Murray and James Holland head to Bovington Tank Museum to discuss Normandy and the tanks that fought there.

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6 years, 10 months ago

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6. A Foothold in France

Season 1 Episode 6

James Holland discusses the early planning of Operation Overlord while Al Murray debates the merits of the PIAT, the British hand-held anti-tank weap…

6 years, 10 months ago

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5. Rommel, Rations and the Battle of Sangshak

Season 1 Episode 5

James Holland and Al Murray debate Rommel, rations and the right approach to heavy bombing. Plus we hear the story of an important battle between the…

6 years, 10 months ago

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4. Arnhem, Eastwood and Normandy antics

Season 1 Episode 4

Al and James explain why Arnhem was a Bridge too Far; James describes the Germans’ enormous guns in Crimea; Al tells a boy’s own story of Normandy.

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6 years, 10 months ago

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3. Machine guns, Nazi menswear and an Italian massacre

Season 1 Episode 3

Al Murray arrives at the podcast carrying a German machine gun. James tells the story of a little known Italian massacre. Both men discuss the role o…

6 years, 11 months ago

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2. Rations, the Ritz and Nazi FM

Season 1 Episode 2

Al Murray explains why Madagascar was briefly the most important battleground in World War Two, while James Holland talks us through the output of Na…

6 years, 11 months ago

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