WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk

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USA: We Have Ways - Salerno Jan 06, 2023

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This week, Al Murray, James Holland and John C. McManus discuss Salerno. What was the importance of Operation Avalanche - and is history's assessment of Mark Clark fair?

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Exec Producer: Tony Pastor

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Sebastian Faulks Jan 05, 2023

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In case you missed it - a re-uploaded version of our January 1st interview with Sebastian Faulks

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Christmas in Italy Jan 05, 2023

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In our final Christmas special, Al and James take turns reading the diary entries of servicemen in Sicily during the harsh winter of 1943.

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Produced by Vasco Andrade

Exec Producer: Tony Pastor

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The 'Real' Zulu Jan 04, 2023

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As our Christmas series continues, today we let our very own Al Murray take control.

In this episode Al speaks about his recent trip to South Africa to walk the ground of Rorke's Drift - the setting of one of his favourite films to watch over Christmas - 'Zulu'.

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Ian Lavender Jan 03, 2023

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This year, Al and James are inviting famous fans onto the podcast to chew the cud about the Second World War as part of our special Christmas series.

In this episode, we are very lucky to be joined by Ian Lavender, the comedy legend that played Private Pike in Dad's Army.

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Exec Producer: Tony Pastor

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Dan Snow Jan 02, 2023

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Today on We Have Ways Christmas Specials, Al and James are joined by historian and friend of the show Dan Snow to discuss logistics during the war. Dan also explains why the Second World War is the greatest story in human history.

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Produced by Joey McCarthy

Exec Producer: Tony Pastor

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Sebastian Faulks Jan 01, 2023

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Our run of Christmas special episodes continues today with author Sebastian Faulks talking to Al and James about his passion for the subject and his father's role in the war.

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Produced by Joey McCarthy

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Susan Eisenhower Dec 31, 2022

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This year, Al and James are inviting famous fans onto the podcast to chew the cud about the Second World War for our Christmas series.

Today Susan Eisenhower, the granddaughter of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, tells us about his wartime leadership and growing up in such a prestigious American family.

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Rory Stewart Dec 30, 2022

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For this year's Christmas series, Al and James are inviting famous fans onto the podcast to chew the cud about the Second World War.

Rory Stewart and James Holland explore the topic of loss in today's episode. Rory’s father and uncle, inseparable and having spent every waking moment together, are torn apart and sent off to fight in different theatres (Normandy and Sicily respectively) where Rory’s uncle dies tragically. In the second half, the pair discuss the legacy of the Second World War.

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Produced by Joey McCarthy

Exec Producer: Tony Pastor

Twitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPod

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Jack Stein Dec 29, 2022

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Next up in our Christmas specials series is chef and author Jack Stein, who talks about life on the home front and the complexities of rationing during the war.

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Produced by Joey McCarthy

Exec Producer: Tony Pastor

Twitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPod

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