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For You The War Is Over

For You The War Is Over
World War II
Great Escape
Stalag Luft III
The Great Escape
Second World War
Gestapo
Royal Air Force
Prisoner-Of-War Escapes
Prisoner Of War
RAF
Germany
Prisoners Of War
Dunkirk
Anthony Hayter
Royal Canadian Air Force
Royal Navy
Bram Vanderstok
Polish Air Force
Food
Douglas Arthur Poynter

'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

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Tom Leigh was Australian born, but spent most of his life in the UK. A tragic life story, he was to experience the loss of both his parents in childhood, while his brother would also be killed in service during the Second World War, shortly after Tom... more

One of only two Scots in the Great Escape, Alastair McDonald was an inveterate escaper who took part in nine different escape attempts while a prisoner of war. He escaped alone for the Great Escape but gave himself up after the conditions proved to b... more

George Wiley was one of the youngest Great Escapers, just 22 when he escape, having required his father to sign his enlistment papers. Jean-Michel Turcotte, a Canadian POW historian, joined us to tell us more about Wiley's life.

For You The War Is O... more

Brian Evans had a short but very eventful operational career, but he was to utilise his pre-war surveying skills for the Great Escape, helping to estimate the length required for the tunnel digging.

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Jean-Michel Turcotte
Historian joining from Canada
Historian, Canadian Armed Forces Directorate of History and Heritage
Episode: The Great Escape - George Wiley
Kristen Alexander
Australian aviation historian and author
Author of Creegees, The Australian Airmen of Stalag Luft III
Episode: The Great Escape - Albert Hake
Stacey Astill
Archaeologist and historian, researcher and lecturer
Episode: The Great Escape - Harold Milford
Malcolm Gaskill
Academic historian and author
University of East Anglia (Emeritus Professor of Early Modern History)
Episode: Bonus Episode - W.O. Ralph Corps (Special Guest: Malcolm Gaskill)
Chris Pearson
Wing Commander with a professional and personal link to The Great Escape
Royal Air Force
Episode: The Great Escape - James 'Cookie' Long
Rafe Bethell
Tony Bethell's son; shares family memories and reflections on his father's life and legacy.
Bethell family
Episode: The Great Escape - Richard Anthony Bethell
Andrew Thompson
Grandson of Alfred Thompson, historian of his story
Family of Alfred Thompson
Episode: The Great Escape - Alfred Thompson
Jesse Thompson
Grandson of Alfred Thompson, aviation enthusiast
Family of Alfred Thompson
Episode: The Great Escape - Alfred Thompson
Fraser Cameron
Bill Cameron's son
Cameron family
Episode: The Great Escape - William 'Bill' Cameron

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Dave
Host focusing on WWII POW escapes; co-host, historian-style presenter.
Tony
Co-host and primary discussion partner; often guides interview flow and historical framing.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 111 ratings
  • Brilliant podcast

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Paul Burns71
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • RB

    10/10 loved all of them Great stories great history brings it all back to life Keep it up

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rb+Cb
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Hidden Gem

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Quarterwit
    Australia3 years ago
  • So great!

    So glad I found this podcast. What a find!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gemma249
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Feedback

    Love these podcasts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    daveyb61
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Consistently detailed and well-paced; great for walking or commutes.
High-quality research and crisp storytelling make each episode feel like a mini-history lesson.
Excellent production and guest selection drive fresh perspectives on familiar events.
Engaging, well-researched WWII POW stories with strong narrative hooks.

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The Great Escape - Jens Müller
Q: What happened on the day of Jens Müller's downing and how did he end up in Stalag Luft III?
After being shot down during operations over the Channel in 1942, he survived the crash and, following capture and interrogation, was transferred to Stalag Luft III where he joined fellow Norwegians and began contributing to the escape plan.
The Great Escape - Jens Müller
Q: Can you tell us more about your father's background and early life before the war began?
He was born in Shanghai in 1917 to a family with a background in engineering and construction; he grew up with mechanical skills, motorcycles, and an interest in aviation. This laid the groundwork for his resourcefulness and later contributions to the escape effort.
The Great Escape - Henry 'Hank' Birkland
Q: How did Hank participate in the Great Escape, and what made his approach unique?
Hank was a dedicated tunnel worker, working across multiple tunnels and forming part of the escape team; he preferred to tunnel naked, which caused friction with fellow escapers but demonstrated his single-minded focus on escaping.
The Great Escape - Henry 'Hank' Birkland
Q: What was Hank's role once he was a POW, and how did his tunnelling experience begin?
He was quickly drawn into tunnelling at Stalag Luft One, befriending Wally Floody and Scruffy Weir, and began developing the techniques that would later appear in Stalag Luft III, including building air pumps and learning the layout of the camps.
The Great Escape - Henry 'Hank' Birkland
Q: Moving on to Henry Birkland's time with 72 Squadron, what do we know about his operational service and how he was shot down?
Birkland began with 72 Squadron in September 1941, flew 12 sorties, and was shot down during a diversionary operation over the French coast in November 1941, after which he was captured and held as a POW.

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A history-focused show that brings to light Second World War prisoner-of-war escapes through richly reported, character-driven narratives. Each episode centers on a different escaper or escape story, tracing their pre-war background, time in POW camps, and the methods and ingenuity used to pursue freedom. The hosts blend detailed historical context with personal angles, including family connections and expert interviews, to illuminate the human dimensions of courage, perseverance, and ingenuity under extreme pressure. Noteworthy is the emphasis on the individual “escape style” and the way personality shaped each daring plan, making the series a compelling mix of adventure, research, and traditional historical storytelling.

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1. Jean-Michel Turcotte
2. Kristen Alexander
3. Stacey Astill
4. Malcolm Gaskill
5. Chris Pearson
6. Rafe Bethell
7. Andrew Thompson
8. Jesse Thompson

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