
'For You The War Is Over' is a podcast all about the history of Second World War Prisoner-of-War escapes.
First and foremost, these are true adventure stories; tales of human courage and endeavour.
In each episode we look at a new POW escape and the story behind how they were captured, what their lives were like in the POW camps, and how they escaped. We also look at the lengths they went to in or... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 180 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryDocumentarySociety & Culture | |||

Paddy Flint, former RAF Police Officer and relative of Great Escape Big X, Roger Bushell, joined us to tell us all about the RAF Police Investigation into the Great Escape murders and those who committed the murders.
For You The War Is Over is a pod... more
Bob McBride was the last man to exit tunnel Harry on the night of the Great Escape, indeed his head was popping out of of the mouth of tunnel when the guard discovered the escape attempt! We were joined by his son, Peter, who shared his father's stor... more
Leonard Trent was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during the mission in which he was to be shot down and taken prisoner of war. For the Great Escape he was in charge of security for Hut 104, the hut from which tunnel 'Harry' was to be dug.... more
Mick Shand was the last person out of the tunnel to get away from the camp, and he was on the run for several days before he was eventually recaptured. We were joined by his daughter, Sarah, and son, Peter, to share their father's remarkable story wi... more
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What a great podcast, informative, interesting and engaging with no one escape ever being the same story,,except for maybe the opportunistic borrowing of other people bikes to assist in getting away.
10/10 loved all of them Great stories great history brings it all back to life Keep it up
I listen to a hell of a lot of podcasts and this is easily my favourite.
It’s tight in scope and excellently researched and presented.
It also features some of the most incredibly consistent tales of derring-do. Truthfully, every single story is remarkable.
I’d recommend it to anyone who has even a passing interest in the Second World War.
So glad I found this podcast. What a find!
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A historically focused series that centers on World War II prisoner-of-war escapes, exploring how each escaper was captured, lived in captivity, and engineered daring routes to freedom. Episodes blend meticulous archival research with vivid biographical portraits, tracing personal motives, character traits, and the practicalities of escape networks, tunnels, and logistics. A standout aspect is the mix of academic historians, biographers, and family members providing unique perspectives and firsthand memories, making complex histories accessible and emotionally resonant. The show appears to appeal to listeners who enjoy rigorous history storytelling, detailed episode-by-episode accounts, and a human-centered lens on wartime resilience.
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For You The War Is Over launched 7 years ago and published 180 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on For You The War Is Over include:
1. Peter McBride
2. Peter Shand
3. Sarah Allen
4. Keith Ogilvie
5. Philip Barker
6. Dai Lawrence
7. Guido Almekinders
8. Bill Robertson
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