Love Stephen: A World War II Love Story
Ben SmithMy grandfather, Stephen Russell, joined The Black Watch, 3rd Battalion, Royal Regiment of Scotland and joined the Second World War in 1939 aged just 23. During the war he wrote hundreds of letters home to his parents and a young woman who would become the love of his life Ailsa, my grandmother. 'Love Stephen' is an episodic podcast told through letters Stephen sent home from 1939 to 1945 which tel... more
| Publishes | Infrequently | Episodes | 6 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Category | History | ||||
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Episode 6, the final episode. Hear Stephens last known letters home, written from January 1st 1945 to 24th March 1945.
In this penultimate episode of Love Stephen, you'll hear Stephens letters home dated from 10th April 1944 to 26th December 1944.
In this episode you'll hear how Stephen's love for Ailsa grows in letters written between 20th February 1943 to 24th October 1943.
If you're enjoying my grandparents' love story, please back the project today at gofundme.com/lovestephenpodcast and ... more
In episode three of 'Love Stephen' you'll hear letters from June 14th 1940 to December 10th 1942. Listen as Stephen talks about being shot and wounded, being shifted around various POW camps and his mushy love letters to Alisa. If you're enjoying my ... more
Episode two of 'Love Stephen' features letters written from January 21st 1940 to June 1st 1940. We hear from Stephen as he excitedly goes on leave, then heads back to war, before being captured by the enemy. If you're enjoying my grandparents war tor... more
Welcome to episode one of 'Love Stephen', featuring letters written from October 4th 1939 to January 10th 1940.
As war breaks out in Europe, Stephen and his Black Watch battalion join the allied effort and we hear about the mundaneness of war, Step... more
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Fantastic detailed personal account of a young man’s wartime experience. I was quickly immersed in Stephen’s letters transported to another place and time. Would love to hear more!
Apple Podcasts5flicksmith
Australia5 years ago - Amazing ...Love Stephen
Incredible ... must listen ... bit of history captured and a love story ... can’t wait for the rest of the episodes
Apple Podcasts5Flors81
United Kingdom5 years ago - Love Stephen
Powerful stuff
Apple Podcasts5bencgsmithAustralia5 years ago
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