WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk

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317. Ronny Scott May 20, 2021

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While Argentina remained neutral throughout the Second World War, around 4,000 Argentinians volunteered to fight for the Allies.

One of them was the extraordinary Ronny Scott. Now 103 years old, the veteran pilot joins Al Murray and James Holland to recount his incredible wartime story.

There is also a short film about Ronny which you can watch here:

Buena Onda: The Tale of Ronny Scott: https://vimeo.com/519002084

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316. Propaganda Troops May 18, 2021

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British soldiers famously loved a night of entertainment in the field, as Spike Milligan’s books attest. But how were German troops entertained? James Holland and Al Murray discuss the Wehrmacht Propaganda Troops, who were not noted for their cross dressing and high jinx. The Japanese occupation of Hong Kong, the HMS Hood and the Ox & Bucks are all the subject of discussion.

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315. Family Stories - Ep 18 May 16, 2021

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This week on our Family Stories episode we hear more wide-ranging tales including how a priest joined the Belgian resistance and was ultimately captured; a first-hand account of the first nocturnal “kill” made by a Spitfire; and the sad story of a fatal accident in a Tiger Moth.

With thanks to Robin Braysher, Jack Ruffhead, Peter Smith, Richard Veys and Richard Walker for sharing their stories.

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314. Electing Hitler May 13, 2021

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How did the Nazis come to power in 1933? German historian Katja Hoyer joins Al Murray and James Holland to talk about the fragmented German national identity and the how it still affects the country today.

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313. Fall Gelb May 11, 2021

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On the anniversary of the German tanks rolling into the Low Countries on their way to France, Al Murray and James Holland wonder if events could have taken a very different turn. Was the ultimate success of the campaign down to German brilliance or French incompetence?

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312. Family Stories - Ep 17 May 09, 2021

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This week we hear more of your war time family stories. Including how a Belgian family survived in the basement of a bakery; a sailor who survived the Arctic Convoys and a fair few scuffles; and a ‘Tail End Charlie’ celebrating his 100th birthday.

With thanks to Pete Coutts, Bram De Man, Guy Ferguson, Michael Hallinger and Oliver Nichols for sharing their stories.

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311. Family Secrets May 06, 2021

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Author and publisher Vicky Unwin joins James Holland to discuss her extraordinary family story.

While researching her parents’ war time experiences Vicky unearthed an intriguing narrative which travelled from Egypt to Germany, including the secret of her father’s hidden Jewish heritage.

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310. David Baddiel May 04, 2021

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Comedian and writer David Baddiel joins Al Murray and James Holland to discuss his family’s experiences during the war, which included being interned on the Isle of Man. David also discusses his new book Jews Don’t Count and his documentary work surrounding Holocaust denial.

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309. Family Stories - Ep 16 May 02, 2021

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This is the show written by our listeners. It includes five remarkable war time stories of hidden airmen in Holland, Germans on the Eastern Front, and the horrors of a U-boat attack in the mid Atlantic.

With thanks to Andrew Gerrard, Peter McGrath, Alex Aitchison, Rianne Heida, Oliver Clixby and Ben Ross.

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Produced by Harry Lineker

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308. Bletchley Girls Apr 29, 2021

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Betty Webb spent the war working as a code breaker at Bletchley Park, working on captured German and Japanese radio messages.

After the war she moved to Washington DC to assist the Americans with their ongoing fight in the Pacific.

Betty joins Al and James to describe her extraordinary experiences.

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Tessa Dunlop is taking part in a live event with Betty Webb next week, you can buy tickets on https://www.fane.co.uk/bletchley-girls

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