DAMBUSTERS WEEK

DAMBUSTERS WEEK

DAMBUSTERS WEEK

<p>Today’s family stories take us from the snows of the Ardennes, the beaches of Normandy and a pioneering pilot who helped launch the Windrush Generation. </p><br><p>Family Stories runs every Sunday, telling your stories from the Second World War.</p><br><p>A Goalhanger Films production</p><p>Produced by Joey McCarthy and Robin Scott-Elliot</p><p>Exec Producer: Tony Pastor</p><p>Twitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPod</p><p>Website:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wehavewayspod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.wehavewayspod.com</a></p><p>Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Welcome along to a new episode of our new, We Have Ways series - <em>Between the Lines</em>.</p><br><p>New episodes will be released every Thursday.</p><br><p>Between The Lines is a We Have Ways production</p><br><p>Julia ‘Ma’ Blyth is read by Ruth Sillers</p><br><p>David Blyth is read by Matthew Malthouse</p><br><p>Oscar Griswold is read by Michael Lyons</p><br><p>Chester Hansen is read by Lance Fuller&nbsp;</p><br><p>Vere Hodgson is read by Rachel Holland</p><br><p>Heinz Knoke is read by Lukas Wechsler</p><br><p>Bertie Packer is read by Paul Waggott</p><br><p>Jack Ward is read by Adam Jarrell</p><br><p>Harry Wilson is read by Joel Emery</p><br><p>Narration is by James Holland and Al Murray</p><br><p>Editing by Jon Gill and Joey McCarthy</p><br><p>Written and produced by Merryn Walters</p><br><p>The executive producer is Tony Pastor</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>James and Al tackle Tunisia in 1943: Allied plans, German reactions - the scene is set for an epic Allied victory - or is it?</p><br><p>A Goalhanger Films Production</p><p>Produced by Joey McCarthy</p><p>Exec Producer: Tony Pastor</p><p>Twitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPod</p><p>Website: <a href="http://wehavewayspod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspod.com</a></p><p>Email: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Today’s family stories take us from a terrifying childhood moment in war torn Italy, predicting D-Day while at school and living through Nazi occupation of the Netherlands.</p><br><p>Family Stories runs every Sunday, telling your stories from the Second World War.</p><br><p>A Goalhanger Films production</p><p>Produced by Joey McCarthy and Robin Scott-Elliot</p><p>Exec Producer: Tony Pastor</p><p>Twitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPod</p><p>Website:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wehavewayspod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.wehavewayspod.com</a></p><p>Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Al Murray, James Holland are joined by John C McManus to continue their discussion around the fighting in the Philippines, was this one of the toughest battles fought by US troops?</p><br><p>A Goalhanger Films Production</p><p>Produced by Joey McCarthy</p><p>Exec Producer: Tony Pastor</p><p>Twitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPod</p><p>Website: <a href="http://wehavewayspod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspod.com</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:wehavewayspod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspodc</a>ast@gmail.com</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Welcome along to a new episode of our new, We Have Ways series - <em>Between the Lines</em>.</p><br><p>New episodes will be released every Thursday.</p><br><p>Between The Lines is a We Have Ways production</p><br><p>Julia ‘Ma’ Blyth is read by Ruth Sillers</p><br><p>David Blyth is read by Matthew Malthouse</p><br><p>Oscar Griswold is read by Michael Lyons</p><br><p>Chester Hansen is read by Lance Fuller&nbsp;</p><br><p>Vere Hodgson is read by Rachel Holland</p><br><p>Heinz Knoke is read by Lukas Wechsler</p><br><p>Bertie Packer is read by Paul Waggott</p><br><p>Jack Ward is read by Adam Jarrell</p><br><p>Harry Wilson is read by Joel Emery</p><br><p>Narration is by James Holland and Al Murray</p><br><p>Editing by Jon Gill and Joey McCarthy</p><br><p>Written and produced by Merryn Walters</p><br><p>The executive producer is Tony Pastor</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Who are the key figures behind the battle for the Philippines, one of the most important battles of the Pacific Theatre?</p><br><p>Al Murray, James Holland are joined by John C McManus to speak about his terrific new book 'To The End Of The Earth: The US Army and The Downfall of Japan'</p><br><p>A Goalhanger Films Production</p><p>Produced by Joey McCarthy</p><p>Exec Producer: Tony Pastor</p><p>Twitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPod</p><p>Website: <a href="http://wehavewayspod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspod.com</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:wehavewayspod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspodc</a>ast@gmail.com</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Today’s family stories take us from two sporting stars doing their bit, to Navy Commandos, and the art of mapping the war</p><br><p>Family Stories runs every Sunday, telling your stories from the Second World War.</p><br><p>A Goalhanger Films production</p><p>Produced by Joey McCarthy and Robin Scott-Elliot</p><p>Exec Producer: Tony Pastor</p><p>Twitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPod</p><p>Website:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wehavewayspod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.wehavewayspod.com</a></p><p>Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Welcome along to a new episode of our new, We Have Ways series - <em>Between the Lines</em>.</p><br><p>This week; Bertie Packer still can't find his wife Joy, Harry Wilson is improving on his decipher work and we meet the Australian Charlie Williams. </p><br><p>New episodes will be released every Thursday.</p><br><p>Between The Lines is a We Have Ways production</p><br><p>Julia ‘Ma’ Blyth is read by Ruth Sillers</p><br><p>David Blyth is read by Matthew Malthouse</p><br><p>Oscar Griswold is read by Michael Lyons</p><br><p>Chester Hansen is read by Lance Fuller&nbsp;</p><br><p>Vere Hodgson is read by Rachel Holland</p><br><p>Heinz Knoke is read by Lukas Wechsler</p><br><p>Bertie Packer is read by Paul Waggott</p><br><p>Jack Ward is read by Adam Jarrell</p><br><p>Harry Wilson is read by Joel Emery</p><br><p>Narration is by James Holland and Al Murray</p><br><p>Editing by Jon Gill and Joey McCarthy</p><br><p>Written and produced by Merryn Walters</p><br><p>The executive producer is Tony Pastor</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Over a few pints in a Dortmund pub, Al Murray and James Holland discuss the effects of the British bombing campaign on the average German.</p><br><p>A Goalhanger Films Production</p><p>Produced by Joey McCarthy</p><p>Exec Producer: Tony Pastor</p><p>Twitter: #WeHaveWays</p><p>@WeHaveWaysPod</p><p>Website: <a href="http://wehavewayspod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspod.com</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:wehavewayspod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspodc</a>ast@gmail.com</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Today’s family stories take us from surviving an attack by the Japanese, surviving a deadly accident and growing up in occupied Holland. </p><br><p>Family Stories runs every Sunday, telling your stories from the Second World War.</p><br><p>A Goalhanger Films production</p><p>Produced by Joey McCarthy and Robin Scott-Elliot</p><p>Exec Producer: Tony Pastor</p><p>Twitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPod</p><p>Website:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wehavewayspod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.wehavewayspod.com</a></p><p>Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>The Siege of Bastogne is one of the Second World War's most infamous battles, fought in the frostbitten forests of Belgium. But what is the story of the men that fought there in December 1944?</p><br><p>Al Murray, James Holland and John C McManus explore the bloodshed - and if it was worth it.</p><br><p>A Goalhanger Films Production</p><p>Produced by Harry Lineker</p><p>Exec Producer: Tony Pastor</p><p>Twitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPod</p><p>Website: <a href="http://wehavewayspod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspod.com</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:wehavewayspod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspodc</a>ast@gmail.com</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Welcome along to a new episode of our new, We Have Ways series - <em>Between the Lines</em>.</p><br><p>This week; Jack Ward feels frustrated in Tunisia, Bertie Packer gets comfortable again with HMS Warspite, and Chester Hansen continues his support of Omar Bradley.</p><br><p>New episodes will be released every Thursday.</p><br><p>Between The Lines is a We Have Ways production</p><br><p>Julia ‘Ma’ Blyth is read by Ruth Sillers</p><br><p>David Blyth is read by Matthew Malthouse</p><br><p>Oscar Griswold is read by Michael Lyons</p><br><p>Chester Hansen is read by Lance Fuller&nbsp;</p><br><p>Vere Hodgson is read by Rachel Holland</p><br><p>Heinz Knoke is read by Lukas Wechsler</p><br><p>Bertie Packer is read by Paul Waggott</p><br><p>Jack Ward is read by Adam Jarrell</p><br><p>Harry Wilson is read by Joel Emery</p><br><p>Narration is by James Holland and Al Murray</p><br><p>Editing by Jon Gill and Joey McCarthy</p><br><p>Written and produced by Merryn Walters</p><br><p>The executive producer is Tony Pastor</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>"Your Primary object will be the progressive destruction and dislocation of the German military, industrial, and economic system, and the undermining of the morale of the German people to a point where their capacity for armed resistance is fatally weakened."</p><br><p>Looking ahead to the 80th anniversary of the Dams Raid, Al and James discuss the change to Bomber Command after the Casablanca Conference in 1943 and the details of the strategic bombing campaign in Germany.</p><br><p>A Goalhanger Films Production</p><p>Produced by Harry Lineker</p><p>Exec Producer: Tony Pastor</p><p>Twitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPod</p><p>Website: <a href="http://wehavewayspod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspod.com</a> Email: <a href="mailto:wehavewayspod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspod@gmail.com</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Today’s family stories include one man's experience of the Italian campaign, trumpeting at Bletchley Park and witnessing the bombing of Coventry.</p><br><p>Family Stories runs every Sunday, telling your stories from the Second World War.</p><br><p>A Goalhanger Films production</p><p>Produced by Joey McCarthy and Robin Scott-Elliot</p><p>Exec Producer: Tony Pastor</p><p>Twitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPod</p><p>Website:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wehavewayspod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.wehavewayspod.com</a></p><p>Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Was Dwight D.Eisenhower the most powerful man in the world during the Second World War?</p><br><p>Al Murray, James Holland and John C. McManus review Ike's exceptional wartime career.</p><br><p>A Goalhanger Films Production</p><p>Produced by Harry Lineker</p><p>Exec Producer: Tony Pastor</p><p>Twitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPod</p><p>Website: <a href="http://wehavewayspod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspod.com</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:wehavewayspod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspodc</a>ast@gmail.com</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Welcome along to a new episode of our new, We Have Ways series - <em>Between the Lines</em>.</p><br><p>This week; Vere visits the bombed-out pubs of the capital, Bertie Packer begins his journey on HMS Warspite and David Blyth recounts his love for Canada to his mother.</p><br><p>New episodes will be released every Thursday.</p><br><p>Between The Lines is a We Have Ways production</p><br><p>Julia ‘Ma’ Blyth is read by Ruth Sillers</p><br><p>David Blyth is read by Matthew Malthouse</p><br><p>Oscar Griswold is read by Michael Lyons</p><br><p>Chester Hansen is read by Lance Fuller&nbsp;</p><br><p>Vere Hodgson is read by Rachel Holland</p><br><p>Heinz Knoke is read by Lukas Wechsler</p><br><p>Bertie Packer is read by Paul Waggott</p><br><p>Jack Ward is read by Adam Jarrell</p><br><p>Harry Wilson is read by Joel Emery</p><br><p>Narration is by James Holland and Al Murray</p><br><p>Editing by Jon Gill and Joey McCarthy</p><br><p>Written and produced by Merryn Walters</p><br><p>The executive producer is Tony Pastor</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Recorded on location from The National Army Museum, James Holland visits the newly opened Conflict In Europe gallery with museum director Justin Maciejewski and the exhibition's curator Sophie Stathi</p><br><p>A Goalhanger Films Production</p><p>Produced by Joey McCarthy</p><p>Exec Producer: Tony Pastor</p><p>Twitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPod</p><p>Website: <a href="http://wehavewayspod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspod.com</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:wehavewayspod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Today’s family stories include hiding with the Chetniks, three generations at sea and the revenge of a Jewish PT instructor.</p><br><p>Family Stories runs every Sunday, telling your stories from the Second World War.</p><br><p>A Goalhanger Films production</p><p>Produced by Joey McCarthy and Robin Scott-Elliot</p><p>Exec Producer: Tony Pastor</p><p>Twitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPod</p><p>Website:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wehavewayspod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.wehavewayspod.com</a></p><p>Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>In this episode, Al Murray, James Holland and John McManus discuss one of the forgotten campaigns in the southwest Pacific.</p><br><p>They look at the brutal conditions faced by the American and Japanese soldiers and tell the remarkable story of how an entire American city was built on the island complete with movie theatres, shops and baseball fields.&nbsp;</p><br><p>A Goalhanger Films Production</p><p>Produced by Joey McCarthy</p><p>Exec Producer: Tony Pastor</p><p>Twitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPod</p><p>Website: <a href="http://wehavewayspod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspod.com</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:wehavewayspod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspod@gmail.com</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Welcome along to a new We Have Ways series - <em>Between the Lines</em>.</p><br><p>This production decodes handwriting, unfolds faded pages, and dips into the details of diaries, log books and letters written this same week in 1943.</p><br><p>Written in the moment, these amazing stories give us a truly personal view of a world at war. We’ll meet a cast of characters throughout the series. From a mother and son desperately trying to keep in touch to a young German fighter ace. We’ll also get to know the aide to General Omar Bradley and the captain of HMS Warspite.</p><br><p>New episodes will be released every Thursday.</p><br><p>Between The Lines is a We Have Ways production</p><br><p>Julia ‘Ma’ Blyth is read by Ruth Sillers</p><br><p>David Blyth is read by Matthew Malthouse</p><br><p>Oscar Griswold is read by Michael Lyons</p><br><p>Chester Hansen is read by Lance Fuller&nbsp;</p><br><p>Vere Hodgson is read by Rachel Holland</p><br><p>Heinz Knoke is read by Lukas Wechsler</p><br><p>Bertie Packer is read by Paul Waggott</p><br><p>Jack Ward is read by Adam Jarrell</p><br><p>Harry Wilson is read by Joel Emery</p><br><p>Narration is by James Holland and Al Murray</p><br><p>Editing by Jon Gill and Joey McCarthy</p><br><p>Written and produced by Merryn Walters</p><br><p>The executive producer is Tony Pastor</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Al and Jim discuss whether Germany developing nuclear weapons was ever a realistic proposition during the Second World War and the challenges they faced trying to take the programme forward.&nbsp;They also reveal details of a brand new We Have Ways series 'Between The Lines' which starts this Thursday.</p><br><p>A Goalhanger Films Production</p><p>Produced by Harry Lineker</p><p>Exec Producer: Tony Pastor</p><p>Twitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPod</p><p>Website: <a href="http://wehavewayspod.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspod.com</a> Email: <a href="mailto:wehavewayspod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wehavewayspod@gmail.com</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>