WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk

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Ben Willbond Dec 28, 2022

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In the next of our Christmas series specials, Ghosts and Horrible Histories star Ben Willbond talks about growing up in the cadets and how his passion for history has influenced his acting and writing career.

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Exec Producer: Tony Pastor

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James May Dec 27, 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.

Top Gear and The Grand Tour presenter James May expresses his hatred of the Volkswagen Beetle, his interest in German war planes and his 45-year-long Airfix obsession.

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Produced by Joey McCarthy

Exec Producer: Tony Pastor

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Sophie Raworth Dec 26, 2022

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On today's Christmas special, BBC Newscaster Sophie Raworth tells Al and James about her grandfather's role as a home-front doctor in the Second World War and how he revolutionised the rehabilitation system for injured miners.

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Produced by Joey McCarthy

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Dermot O'Leary Dec 25, 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.

Today, TV presenter and broadcaster Dermot O'Leary discusses writing about the war for children, SAS Rogue Heroes and the best Second World War film to watch on Christmas day.

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USA: We Have Ways - A Standing Start Dec 23, 2022

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How did the US Military become the powerhouse it is today? John C. McCManus talks about the political decisions that caused the US Army to expand massively in the early 1940s.

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Produced by Vasco Andrade

Exec Producer: Tony Pastor

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Sir Richard Fairey Dec 22, 2022

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Former race car driver and broadcaster Tiff Needell speaks to Al and James about his great uncle Sir Richard Fairey - the experimental aircraft engineer.

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Command - Live at The National Army Museum Dec 20, 2022

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As an early Christmas gift, we're releasing Al Murray and James Holland's conversation about Command from the National Army Museum.

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USA: We Have Ways - Eichelberger Dec 16, 2022

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Special guest John McManus joins Al and Jim to talk about Robert L. Eichelberger, the US General who commanded the Eighth United States Army in the Southwest Pacific (with a few obligatory digressions along the way).

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The Economics Of War Dec 15, 2022

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Al and James are joined by economist and journalist Duncan Weldon for a deep dive into the money that funded the Second World War.

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The Alexander Collection Dec 13, 2022

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Al and James go through the Alexander Collection from The National Archives to discuss morale, welfare and discipline of the Allies in Italy and the Mediterranean throughout the war.

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