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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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Latest Episodes

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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Peter McBride
Son of Bob McBride, provider of biographical and personal context
Family of Bob McBride
Episode: The Great Escape - Bob McBride
Peter Shand
Mick Shand's son, civil engineer
Private individual (NZ/Australia)
Episode: The Great Escape - Michael Moray 'Mick' Shand
Sarah Allen
Mick Shand's daughter
Private individual (New Zealand)
Episode: The Great Escape - Michael Moray 'Mick' Shand
Keith Ogilvie
Keith Ogilvie (son of Alfred Keith Ogilvie), author of a book about his father
Author, You Never Know Your Luck / Spitfire Luck of Skeets Ogilvie
Episode: The Great Escape - Alfred Keith 'Skeets' Ogilvie
Philip Barker
British Olympic historian
Olympic historian
Episode: The Great Escape - Laurence Reavell-Carter
Dai Lawrence
Historian and speaker
Historian
Episode: The Great Escape - Ian Cross
Guido Almekinders
Researcher into Charles Hall and researcher into POW escapes
Royal Netherlands Air Force (researcher), self-described researcher
Episode: The Great Escape - Charles 'Chaz' Hall
Bill Robertson
Historian and author (guest)
Episode: The Great Escape - Alastair McDonald
Jean-Michel Turcotte
Historian joining from Canada
Historian, Canadian Armed Forces Directorate of History and Heritage
Episode: The Great Escape - George Wiley

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Dave
Host of the show; frequent primary presenter and interviewer across episodes.
Tony
Co-host providing context and engaging with guests and subjects; often drives discussion.

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 Kingdom3 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 Kingdom4 years ago

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A tight, focused scope that feels deeply researched and respectful of sources.
Engaging, well-researched history with consistently strong storytelling.
Highly detailed, archival-driven narratives that reward attentive listening.

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The Great Escape - Laurence Reavell-Carter
Q: Tell us a bit about Laurence Reavell-Carter's childhood and early life.
He was born in 1914, grew up near Poole, attended Sedbergh School in Cumbria, then Reading University, and showed early athletic promise, particularly in shot put, setting a British indoor record later in his teen years.
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.

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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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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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