WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk

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  1. Winston Churchill, Dominic Sandbrook, & Philippe Sands

    8 mei 2026 · 25 min

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    Was Churchill the greatest Briton of all time? Why are people like Boris Johnson so keen to be seen like Churchill? How did Nazi war criminals start new lives in places like South America? Lees meer

    Listen to these exclusive extracts from Dominic Sandbrook, Tim Shipman, and Philippe Sands' talks from last year's We Have Ways Festival on whether Winston Churchill was the greatest Briton, and how some of the worst Nazi war criminals managed to evade capture and help dictators like Pinochet perpetrate their own crimes.

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  2. The Visionaries: One War Ends, Another Begins (Part 6)

    7 mei 2026 · 1 uur 1 min

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    When did Harry S. Truman become President of The United States? How was Truman different to FDR? What were the causes of the Cold War between the US and USSR? Lees meer

    Join Al Murray and James Holland for part 6 of their most ambitious series yet; a definitive survey of the 20th Century and how the First World War and economic instability of the 20s and 30s caused World War Two, and how the political vision of US Presidents like Roosevelt and Truman strengthened Western Democracies for the Cold War with the USSR.

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  3. The Visionaries: Planning For Peace (Part 5)

    5 mei 2026 · 1 uur 11 min

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    Why is the Bretton Woods conference so important to today's economies? How did the US dollar become the global currency, replacing the British pound sterling? What was the American contribution to D-Day on June 6th 1944? Lees meer

    Join Al Murray and James Holland for part 5 of their most ambitious series yet; a definitive survey of the 20th Century and how the First World War and economic instability of the 20s and 30s caused World War Two, and how the political vision of US Presidents like Roosevelt and Truman strengthened Western Democracies for the Cold War with the USSR.

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  4. The Visionaries: A Global War (Part 4)

    30 april 2026 · 53 min

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    Why did Roosevelt enter World War Two? What was Atlantic Charter? How did the USSR defeat Operation Barbarossa? Lees meer

    Join Al Murray and James Holland for part 4 of their most ambitious series yet; a definitive survey of the 20th Century and how the First World War and economic instability of the 20s and 30s caused World War Two, and how the political vision of US Presidents like Roosevelt and Truman strengthened Western Democracies for the Cold War with the USSR.

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  5. The Visionaries: Total Defence (Part 3)

    28 april 2026 · 1 uur 2 min

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    Why was the Fall of France in 1940 such a surprise? How did FDR get the USA ready to fight in WW2? What did Churchill do to encourage American entry on the side of the Allies? Lees meer

    Join Al Murray and James Holland for part 3 of their most ambitious series yet; a definitive survey of the 20th Century, how the First World War and economic instability of the 20s and 30s caused World War Two, and how the political vision of US Presidents like Roosevelt and Truman strengthened Western Democracies for the Cold War with the USSR.

    Start your free trial at ⁠patreon.com/wehaveways⁠ and unlock exclusive content and more. Enjoy livestreams, early access, ad-free listening, bonus episodes, and a weekly newsletter packed with book deals and behind-the-scenes insights.

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  6. The Visionaries: From Recovery To Rearmament (Part 2)

    23 april 2026 · 1 uur 5 min

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    Why was there a stock market crash in 1929? How did The Great Depression help extremist political parties like the Nazis in Germany gain power? What did President Roosevelt's New Deal in the USA do to help America recover? Lees meer

    Join Al Murray and James Holland for part 2 of their most ambitious series yet; a definitive survey of the 20th Century and how the First World War and economic instability of the 20s and 30s caused World War Two, and how the political vision of US Presidents like Roosevelt and Truman strengthened Western Democracies for the Cold War with the USSR.

    Start your free trial at ⁠patreon.com/wehaveways⁠ and unlock exclusive content and more. Enjoy livestreams, early access, ad-free listening, bonus episodes, and a weekly newsletter packed with book deals and behind-the-scenes insights.

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  7. The Visionaries: Picking Up The Pieces (Part 1)

    21 april 2026 · 1 uur 12 min

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    When did America enter WW1? In what ways were The Treaty of Versailles and Wilson's 14 Points For Peace flawed? Why is this period of history important today? Lees meer

    Join Al Murray and James Holland for part 1 their most ambitious series yet; a definitive survey of the 20th Century and how the First World War and economic instability of the 20s and 30s caused World War Two, and how the political vision of US Presidents like Roosevelt and Truman strengthened Western Democracies for the Cold War with the USSR.

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  8. How To Survive The Siberian Gulags

    16 april 2026 · 37 min

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    As a part of our continuing effort to commemorate the incredible global story of WW2, we present our ongoing ‘Family Stories’ series. Lees meer

    This series tells YOUR relatives’ stories of derring do - both on the front line and home front.

    In this episode we hear your tales of operatic performances, using POW letters to plan daring missions, and life inside Churchill's Secret Army.

    With thanks to Rupert Alston, Adrian Duffield, Sam Watson, Lise Broer, Philip Fryer, and Alexander Justham.

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  9. Belfast, Bunkers, and Vichy Show Trials

    14 april 2026 · 42 min

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    Why did the Germans expend so much to defend the Norwegian coast? What does the engine room of HMS Belfast have in common with abstract art? How did Vichy show trials collapse into farce? Lees meer

    Join Al Murray and James Holland as they discuss the major events of every April 14th in WW2.

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  10. Japan's Road To War: Countdown To Infamy (Part 4)

    9 april 2026 · 50 min

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    What did military planners in Japan think was the best way to attack The United States? How did the war in Europe influence policy in both America and Japan? When did both sides realise peaceful negotiations were over in favour of war? Lees meer

    Join Al Murray and James Holland for Part 4 of this new series as they explore the warhawks and shifting geopolitics which brought an unwinnable war to the shores of Japan.

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  11. Japan's Road To War: Honne & Tatemae (Part 3)

    7 april 2026 · 58 min

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    What is Honne and Tatemae in Japanese culture? How did Honne and Tatemae possibly contribute to the slide into war? When was the deadline set for peaceful negotiations with The United States to conclude in favour of war? Lees meer

    Join Al Murray and James Holland for Part 3 of this new series as they explore the warhawks and shifting geopolitics which brought an unwinnable war to the shores of Japan.

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  12. Japan's Road To War: Power Behind The Throne (Part 2)

    2 april 2026 · 1 uur

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    Why did Yōsuke Matsuoko want war with the Western Allies? How did Japanese military planners contribute to aggressive imperial expansion? What did wider events in WW2 history do for shifting Imperial Japan's war aims? Lees meer

    Join Al Murray and James Holland for Part 2 of this new series as they explore the warhawks and shifting geopolitics which brought an unwinnable war to the shores of Japan.

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  13. Japan's Road To War: Empire Of The Rising Sun (Part 1)

    31 maart 2026 · 1 uur 3 min

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    Why did Japan enter WW2? How did Japanese expansion in China lead to a deteriorating economy? When did Japan attack Pearl Harbor? Lees meer

    Join Al Murray and James Holland for Part 1 of this new series as they explore the warhawks and shifting geopolitics which brought an unwinnable war to the shores of Japan.

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  14. Audie Murphy: Germany (Part 4)

    26 maart 2026 · 32 min

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    How did Audie Murphy win his Medal of Honor? What did Audie Murphy do after WW2? When was the end of WW2 for the Allies? Lees meer

    Join Al Murray and James Holland for Part 4 of this new series as they look at the incredible life and wartime exploits of America's most decorated soldier of WW2, Audie Murphy.

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  15. Audie Murphy: Rome & France (Part 3)

    24 maart 2026 · 51 min

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    When was Operation Dragoon? How many times did Audie Murphy get injured? What happened to the rest of Audie's friends? Lees meer

    Join Al Murray and James Holland for Part 3 of this new series as they look at the incredible life and wartime exploits of America's most decorated soldier of WW2, Audie Murphy.

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  16. Audie Murphy: The Cave & Anzio (Part 2)

    19 maart 2026 · 50 min

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    What happened to Allied attacks at Anzio? How did Audie Murphy spend his time in Naples? When was Rome captured by the Allies in WW2? Lees meer

    Join Al Murray and James Holland for Part 2 of this new series as they look at the incredible life and wartime exploits of America's most decorated soldier of WW2, Audie Murphy.

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  17. Audie Murphy: Sicily & Salerno (Part 1)

    17 maart 2026 · 53 min

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    Why did Audie Murphy join the Army in WW2? When did US troops fight against Axis forces for the first time? How old was Audie Murphy when he enlisted to serve in the US Army? Lees meer

    Join Al Murray and James Holland for Part 1 of this new series as they look at the incredible life and wartime exploits of America's most decorated soldier of WW2, Audie Murphy.

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  18. The Channel Dash: Out The Frying Pan (Part 4)

    12 maart 2026 · 41 min

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    How did attacks by British MTBs fail to sink any of the enemy fleet? When was Churchill informed of British failures to stop the Kriegsmarine from escaping? Was any damage inflicted upon the German capital ships? Lees meer

    Join Al Murray and James Holland for Part 4 of this new series as they look at the audacious plan by the Nazi German Kriegsmarine to move their surface fleet out of Brest, right under the noses of British defences along The English Channel in 1942.

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  19. The Channel Dash: The Battle of The Narrow Seas (Part 3)

    10 maart 2026 · 37 min

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    Why were Swordfish pilots sent outnumbered against the heavily guarded German capital ships? What happened with the land based artillery manned by army units around Dover? When did Coastal Command and Nore Command units get involved to try and stop the German ships? Lees meer

    Join Al Murray and James Holland for Part 3 of this new series as they look at the audacious plan by the Nazi German Kriegsmarine to move their surface fleet out of Brest, right under the noses of British defences along The English Channel in 1942.

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  20. The Channel Dash: Hide & Seek (Part 2)

    5 maart 2026 · 39 min

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    Why did it take British commanders so long to act once the German ships left Brest? How did local conditions help the German escape? What plans did British leaders have in place to stop German surface raiders from sailing up The English Channel unscathed? Lees meer

    Join Al Murray and James Holland for Part 2 of this new series as they look at the audacious plan by the Nazi German Kriegsmarine to move their surface fleet out of Brest, right under the noses of British defences along The English Channel in 1942.

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  21. The Channel Dash: Operation Cerberus vs Operation Fuller (Part 1)

    3 maart 2026 · 52 min

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    Why did Hitler decide to move his ships from Occupied France? How did German commanders plan to get past formidable Royal Navy and RAF defences? What preparations did Luftwaffe commanders make for Operation Thunderbolt, the air operation to cover the dash? Lees meer

    Join Al Murray and James Holland for Part 1 of this new series as they look at the audacious plan by the Nazi German Kriegsmarine to move their surface fleet out of Brest, right under the noses of British defences along The English Channel in 1942.

    To watch the ad-free, video-supported, version of this episode, please head to our Patreon page directly.

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  22. The Magician Who Missed the Boat

    26 februari 2026 · 26 min

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    As a part of our continuing effort to commemorate the incredible global story of WW2, we present our ongoing ‘Family Stories’ series. Lees meer

    This series tells YOUR relatives’ stories of derring do - both on the front line and home front.

    In this episode we hear your tales of magical near misses, rivers of burning whisky, and the family history buried in a charity book shop.

    With thanks to Michael Hoelscher, Andy Dyer, Meredith Bubner, Myles Mcalone, Mike Mahalo, Clive Fennessy, Charlotte Bird, and David Pierce.

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  23. Books, Balls, and Bismarck

    24 februari 2026 · 45 min

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    How do you explain WW2 to a 10 year old? Did Hitler only have one ball? What are some of Jim and Al's top book recommendations for WW2? Lees meer

    Join Al Murray and James Holland for a classic 'warwaffle' episode, covering everything from WW2 in schools to rhymes about Hitler's missing body parts.

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  24. Warbirds of Liberty: The Fantastic Fighting 4th - A Thousand Destroyed (Part 4)

    19 februari 2026 · 44 min

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    How did The Fourth Fighter Group contribute to D-Day in 1944? Why did The Fourth Fighter Group keeping flying till the last days of the war? What happened to all the aces of The Fourth Fighter group at the end of WW2? Lees meer

    Join Al Murray and James Holland for Part 4 of this new series looking at the larger-than-life American aces that flew to every corner of the Nazi empire, starting with Spitfires in the dark days of The Battle Of Britain to P-51 Mustangs at the closing stages of WW2.

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  25. Warbirds of Liberty: The Fantastic Fighting 4th - The Blakesleewaffe (Part 3)

    17 februari 2026 · 1 uur 14 min

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    Who was responsible for The Fourth Fighter Group getting equipped with long-range P-51 Mustangs? What did the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine do for the Mustang airframe? Why were the Mustangs so important? Lees meer

    Join Al Murray and James Holland for Part 3 of this new series looking at the larger-than-life American aces that flew to every corner of the Nazi empire, starting with Spitfires in the dark days of The Battle Of Britain to P-51 Mustangs at the closing stages of WW2.

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  26. Warbirds of Liberty: The Fantastic Fighting 4th - Transition (Part 2)

    12 februari 2026 · 47 min

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    What made American pilots want to fight in WW2 before Pearl Harbor? When did The United States of America join WW2? How did Eagle Squadron pilots transfer to The Fourth Fighter Group? Lees meer

    Join Al Murray and James Holland for Part 2 of this new series looking at the larger-than-life American aces that flew to every corner of the Nazi empire, starting with Spitfires in the dark days of The Battle Of Britain to P-51 Mustangs at the closing stages of WW2.

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  27. Warbirds of Liberty: The Fantastic Fighting 4th - The Eagle Squadrons (Part 1)

    10 februari 2026 · 54 min

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    Why did American pilots fight for Britain before the US entered WW2? When were the American 'Eagle Squadrons' formed in the UK? How did Don Blakeslee rise to prominence among his fellow pilots? Lees meer

    Join Al Murray and James Holland for Part 1 of this new series looking at the larger-than-life American aces that flew to every corner of the Nazi empire, starting with Spitfires in the dark days of The Battle Of Britain to P-51 Mustangs at the closing stages of WW2.

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  28. Sink The Bismarck! Legacy (Part 4)

    5 februari 2026 · 50 min

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    What did the Bismarck sinking mean for Hitler's naval plans? When were the wrecks of Hood and Bismarck discovered? Why does the rapid sinking of HMS Hood still cause so much debate? Lees meer

    Join Al Murray and James Holland for Part 4 as they recount the thrilling chase of the battleship Bismarck, pride of the Nazi German Kriegsmarine, and the men and ships of Britain's Royal Navy determined to sink her.

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  29. Sink The Bismarck! Sink The Bismarck (Part 3)

    3 februari 2026 · 1 uur 7 min

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    When was the Bismarck sunk? How did British destroyers contribute to the sinking of the Bismarck? Why did Bismarck take so much damage in order to sink? Lees meer

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  30. Sink The Bismarck! Stringbags vs Bismarck (Part 2)

    29 januari 2026 · 46 min

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    What resources did the British deploy to hunt the Bismarck? How did British air power contribute to the sinking of the Bismarck? When did Bismarck get attacked by Fairey Swordfish torpedo planes? Lees meer

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  31. Sink The Bismarck! Pursuit (Part 1)

    27 januari 2026 · 1 uur

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    How did the Bismarck try to escape after sinking HMS Hood? Why was the Bismarck so hard to find in the Atlantic? When would Bismarck be safe from Royal Navy surface vessels? Lees meer

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  32. Polish Heroism At Monte Cassino

    22 januari 2026 · 34 min

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  33. Atlantic Crossings, French Morale, & American Inaugurations

    20 januari 2026 · 41 min

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    Why do ships and planes paint their interiors green? How did the cold winters of the 1940s lead to the Fall of France? How did FDR break convention with his third and fourth presidential terms? Lees meer

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  34. How To Remember The Holocaust

    16 januari 2026 · 21 min

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    Why should people remember the Holocaust? When did people start to commemorate the Holocaust? How do different countries around the world engage with Holocaust education? Lees meer

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  35. Hood vs Bismarck: Battle of the Denmark Strait (Part 4)

    15 januari 2026 · 40 min

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    When did Hood and Bismarck begin firing at each other? Why did the battle end so quickly? How fast did the result of the battle spread across the world? Lees meer

    Join James Holland and Al Murray for Part 4 of this series on the titanic clash between two mighty warships that represented the pride of the British Royal Navy and the Nazi German Kriegsmarine.

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  36. Hood vs Bismarck: The Mighty Hood (Part 3)

    13 januari 2026 · 47 min

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    Why was HMS Hood considered the peak of British sea power? Who was the commander of HMS Hood during The Battle of the Denmark Strait? When was HMS Hood built? Lees meer

    Join James Holland and Al Murray for Part 3 of this series on the titanic clash between two mighty warships that represented the pride of the British Royal Navy and the Nazi German Kriegsmarine.

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  37. Hood vs Bismarck: Passage (Part 2)

    8 januari 2026 · 55 min

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    Why was the Battleship Bismarck so feared? How well prepared were the British to fight the Bismarck? Is the Bismarck overrated? Lees meer

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  38. Hood vs Bismarck: The Chase (Part 1)

    6 januari 2026 · 40 min

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    Why was Bismarck such a threat to British sea power? Who was the commander of the Bismarck task force? When was Operation Rheinübung? Lees meer

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  39. Swordfish, Stalingrad, & Uniting Nations

    1 januari 2026 · 38 min

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    Why did the Soviets bring a brass band to Finland? What is the significance of the Arcadia Conference in WW2? When was Operation Bodenplatte? Lees meer

    Join James Holland and Al Murray as they discuss the major events of each January 1st in WW2.

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  40. How To Commemorate WW2

    30 december 2025 · 42 min

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    Why is remembrance still important now? Were Germans the 'bad guys' in WW2? What do relatives think of Montgomery and his legacy now? Lees meer

    Join James Holland and Al Murray as they interview Henry Montgomery and Angela Findlay on the role remembrance plays in making a lasting peace in the 21st Century, and the important WW2 lessons Democracies can learn in 2026.

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  41. What Did My Family Do In WW2?

    25 december 2025 · 44 min

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    Did my family fight in WW2? What did people do at home during WW2? What was life like in WW2? Lees meer

    Join James Holland and Al Murray as they explore the fascinating Ancestry archives available to families wanting to learn more about family members and what they did during WW2. You can follow along & start exploring your family history at www.ancestry.co.uk/newyear

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  42. A Blackmarket Christmas

    23 december 2025 · 26 min

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  43. Arctic Patrol: Stringbags (Part 4)

    18 december 2025 · 42 min

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    What happened to the Fairey Swordfish after Taranto? What was life like on the Arctic Convoys? How did aircrew cope with the polar conditions in an open cockpit? Lees meer

    Join James Holland and Al Murray for part 4 of this exploration of the Fairey Swordfish biplane torpedo bomber, and the brave crews of the Fleet Air Arm who achieved incredible victories in an 'obsolete' airframe.

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  44. The Battle Of Taranto Ends: Stringbags (Episode 3)

    16 december 2025 · 54 min

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    How many Italian ships were damaged or destroyed during the Taranto raid? Why did the British cancel the second day of attacks for Operation Judgement? When did the Italian fleet recover from the attack? Lees meer

    Join James Holland and Al Murray for part 3 of this exploration of the Fairey Swordfish biplane torpedo bomber, and the brave crews of the Fleet Air Arm who achieved incredible victories in an 'obsolete' airframe.

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  45. The Battle Of Taranto Begins: Stringbags (Part 2)

    11 december 2025 · 35 min

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    What happened in the Battle Of Taranto? Did the raid on Taranto catch the Italian defenders by surprise? How many Swordfish attacked the Italian fleet stationed at Taranto? Lees meer

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  46. How the Navy Learned to Fly: Stringbags (Part 1)

    9 december 2025 · 1 uur 6 min

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    How did naval aviation develop out of The First World War? Why was the Fairey Swordfish so good? What is the nickname of a Fairey Swordfish? Lees meer

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  47. Atlantic War: The Loss Of Three Aces (Part 6)

    4 december 2025 · 46 min

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    How did destroyers and escort groups protect convoys from U-Boat attack? When did convoy HX112 encounter the U-Boat 'Wolfpack' of Kretschmer and Schepke? What is a 'Pocket Battleship'? Lees meer

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  48. Atlantic War: The Turning Point (Part 5)

    2 december 2025 · 46 min

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    How did the British government overhaul the port system to process convoys? What is a corvette? Why was life on an Atlantic convoy so dangerous? Lees meer

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  49. Introducing: The Rest Is Science

    1 december 2025 · 12 min

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    Join Professor Hannah Fry and science creator Michael Stevens (aka Vsauce) twice a week to explore big, small and surprising questions as they deep dive into theories, concepts, objects and thoughts and take us on a journey into the unexpected.

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  50. Atlantic War: Papering Over The Cracks (Part 4)

    27 november 2025 · 47 min

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    What was so important about Cyril Thompson and the British Shipbuilding Commission in the USA? When was the first Liberty ship made? How did Hitler and the Luftwaffe prevent the U-Boats from becoming more effective in The Atlantic Ocean? Lees meer

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