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For You The War Is Over

For You The War Is Over

"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 order to prepare for their escapes, and the challenges they faced and overcame in pursuit of their

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27:42

Series 6, Episode 4 - Pte. E Phythian

For You The War Is Over ·

2023/12/01

Private Ellis Phythian escaped from a working camp attached to Posen, making his way through Germany by jumping a freight train to France where he met an escape line who helped him onwards down to Gibraltar. For You The War Is Over is a podcast, hosted by Dave Robertson and Tony Hoskins, which looks at the real life stories of Prisoner-of-War escapes from the the Second World War. If you would like to follow us on Twitter we can be found @FYTWIO we can also be found on

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32:48

Series 6, Episode 3 - Third Mate AH Bird

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2023/11/24

A merchant sailor, Bird is captured in the Pacific Ocean but imprisoned in Marlag und Milag Nord, the POW camp in Germany for sailors. Escaping to a nearby dockyards, Bird spends more time in the pub than escaping, before eventually stowing away on a ship bound for Sweden, where he was to stay for some time before returning to the UK. For You The War Is Over is a podcast, hosted by Dave Robertson and Tony Hoskins, which looks at the real life stories of Prisoner-of-War escapes from the the Second

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28:18

Series 6, Episode 2 - Sgt. PL Pepper

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2023/11/17

You might have heard of Sgt Pepper, but probably not of his wartime prisoner-of-war escape! Escaping from a working camp attached to the largest POW camp of the war, he chose to remain in Munich for two years, working on behalf of an underground anti-Nazi movement, operating in the birthplace of Nazism. A truly remarkable escape story! For You The War Is Over is a podcast, hosted by Dave Robertson and Tony Hoskins, which looks at the real life stories of Prisoner-of-War escapes from the the Second

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47:12

Series 6, Episode 1 - Tpr. H Castelow (Special Guest:...

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2023/11/10

To kick start the new series we are joined by historian and author of the 'SAS: Great Escapes' series, Damien Lewis, to look at the phenomenal escape and adventure of Herbert Castelow. Dropping into France in the same group as previous escapers, Vaculik and Jones, Castelow has an incredible story of his own to tell. Tune in to find out what happens when an SAS trooper finds himself alone by a lake with two Gestapo agents with nothing except a butchers knife to hand! For You The War Is Over is a

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Series 6, Episode 0 - Series Intro

For You The War Is Over ·

2023/11/03

Welcome to Series 6 of For You The War Is Over. We are delighted to bring to you another series with amazing guests, and even more amazing escape stories. We hope you will enjoy this new series! For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life stories of Prisoner-of-War escapes from the the Second World War. Hosted by Dave Robertson and Tony Hoskins, each episode looks at a new escape. If you would like to follow us on Twitter we can be found @FYTWIO we can also be found on

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42:39

Series 5, Episode 12 - SQMS. Jimmy Smith (Special...

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2023/06/01

For this episode we were delighted to be joined by Barbara Smith and Sarah Hardcastle, the wife and daughter of SQMS Jimmy Smith, who served in MI9 during the Second World War. They tell the story of his service in MI9 and how they discovered the secret life he had lived through the clues he left behind for them to discover. Brilliant guests and a cracker of an episode! For You The War Is Over is a podcast, hosted by Dave Robertson and Tony Hoskins, which looks at the real life stories of

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35:54

Series 5, Episode 11 - Sgt. PT Wareing

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2023/05/25

Escaping from Schubin, Sgt. PT Wareing had spent some time in Germany before the war as a member of the German Alpine Club, an experience which would help him in his escape to Sweden, via Danzig. For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life stories of Prisoner-of-War escapes from the the Second World War. Hosted by Dave Robertson and Tony Hoskins, each episode looks at a new escape. If you would like to follow us on Twitter we can be found @FYTWIO we can also be found on

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43:48

Series 5, Episode 10 - Lt. SL Campbell & Lt. D Kelleher

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2023/05/18

A joint naval escape from Marlag Und Milag Nord, Campbell and Kelleher made a rapid escape, cutting through the wire, and making their way to Sweden in just a couple of days. For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life stories of Prisoner-of-War escapes from the the Second World War. Hosted by Dave Robertson and Tony Hoskins, each episode looks at a new escape. If you would like to follow us on Twitter we can be found @FYTWIO we can also be found on

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29:53

Series 5, Episode 9 - Gnr. DT Davies

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2023/05/11

A prisoner-of-war who ended up in a concentration camp, Gunner Davies managed to escape from one of the most dangerous places we have seen yet! For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life stories of Prisoner-of-War escapes from the the Second World War. Hosted by Dave Robertson and Tony Hoskins, each episode looks at a new escape. If you would like to follow us on Twitter we can be found @FYTWIO we can also be found on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FYTWIO/ or if you would

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38:15

Series 5, Episode 8 - Sgt. JAEM Mouhot

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2023/01/13

A Free French member of the SAS, Mouhot narrowly avoided the Commando Order to escape four times, eventually returning to the UK despite having the opportunity to stay in France as a civilian. For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life stories of Prisoner-of-War escapes from the the Second World War. Hosted by Dave Robertson and Tony Hoskins, each episode looks at a new escape. If you would like to follow us on Twitter we can be found @FYTWIO we can also be found on

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34:04

Series 5, Episode 7 - Midshipman PNV Newsome

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2023/01/06

Our first escape from the Pacific Theatre, we look at the escape of Midshipman Peter Noel Vesey Newsome, who despite being a Merchant sailor for the Blue Funnel Line, served as a GI in the US Army, taking part in Guerilla warfare in the Philippines, and even liberated his own prison camp! For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life stories of Prisoner-of-War escapes from the the Second World War. Hosted by Dave Robertson and Tony Hoskins, each episode looks at a new

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34:47

Series 5, Episode 6 - Dvr. JWH Martin (with Special...

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2022/12/16

For this episode we were joined by John West, who runs the 140 Artillery Regt website (http://140th-field-regiment-ra-1940.co.uk/), to talk about Driver John William Henry Martin, who was in the same Regiment as John's Father, and was a determined and repeated escaper. For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life stories of Prisoner-of-War escapes from the the Second World War. Hosted by Dave Robertson and Tony Hoskins, each episode looks at a new escape. If you would like to

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27:21

Series 5, Episode 5 - Fl/Lt GH Lonnberg

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2022/12/09

The only Swede who was to escape as a prisoner of war, there were some similarities between the escapes of Sam Derry and Lonnberg. However, despite being Swedish, he made for Switzerland rather than the Baltic Ports, and had a colourful post-war life too. For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life stories of Prisoner-of-War escapes from the the Second World War. Hosted by Dave Robertson and Tony Hoskins, each episode looks at a new escape. If you would like to follow us on

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37:01

Series 5, Episode 4 - 2/Lt PFS Douglas

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2022/12/02

Captured in the aftermath of Dunkirk, Douglas was treated appallingly during his time in Nazi hands, he eventually escaped from Stalag XXI D, in Posen, making his way to Sweden via Danzig. For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life stories of Prisoner-of-War escapes from the the Second World War. Hosted by Dave Robertson and Tony Hoskins, each episode looks at a new escape. If you would like to follow us on Twitter we can be found @FYTWIO we can also be found on

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Series 5, Episode 3 - F/Sgt CB Flockhart

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2022/11/25

Cyril Bruce Flockhart was to spend some time being held by both the SS and the Gestapo for his escape attempts. Despite this he eventually escaped from Heydekrug, meeting the Polish resistance and made his way to Sweden. For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life stories of Prisoner-of-War escapes from the the Second World War. Hosted by Dave Robertson and Tony Hoskins, each episode looks at a new escape. If you would like to follow us on Twitter we can be found @FYTWIO we

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27:52

Series 5, Episode 2 - Fus. J Purvis

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2022/11/18

Fusilier Joseph Purvis was captured not long after Dunkirk, and spent three years in captivity before eventually making good his escape, via Switzerland, before returning to France after D-Day when France was once again a live front. For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life stories of Prisoner-of-War escapes from the the Second World War. Hosted by Dave Robertson and Tony Hoskins, each episode looks at a new escape. If you would like to follow us on Twitter we can be

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36:12

Series 5, Episode 1 - Fl/Lt. JTL Shore

For You The War Is Over ·

2022/11/11

To kick off our new series, we look at the escape of Fl/Lt Shore who wasted no time at all getting stuck into escaping, remaining a POW only a matter of months before successfully making his way to Sweden. For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life stories of Prisoner-of-War escapes from the the Second World War. Hosted by Dave Robertson and Tony Hoskins, each episode looks at a new escape. If you would like to follow us on Twitter we can be found @FYTWIO we can also be

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Series 5, Episode 0 - Series Intro

For You The War Is Over ·

2022/11/07

Welcome to Series 5 of For You The War Is Over. We are delighted to be able to bring you another twelve brand new episodes. As ever we look at some brilliant escape stories, many of them less well known... we hope you enjoy this new series! For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life stories of Prisoner-of-War escapes from the the Second World War. Hosted by Dave Robertson and Tony Hoskins, each episode looks at a new escape. If you would like to follow us on Twitter we can be

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Series 4, Episode 12 - Maj. S Derry: The Rome Escape...

For You The War Is Over ·

2022/08/05

We were joined by Claire Derry to talk about her father, Major Sam Derry, who wasn't just satisfied with managing to escape from a moving train, he would go on the run an entire escape organisation, alongside a Catholic priest, based out of the Vatican. Utterly unmissable! For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life stories of Prisoner-of-War escapes from the the Second World War. Hosted by Dave Robertson and Tony Hoskins, each episode looks at a new escape. If you would like

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48:00

Series 4, Episode 11 - W/Cmdr RR Stanford-Tuck & F/Lt...

For You The War Is Over ·

2022/07/29

Battle of Britain Legend and flying 'Ace', Bob Stanford-Tuck, made his escape with his partner, Zbigniew Kustreynski, during the Long March away from Stalag Luft III, a camp in which he was to have an eventful time too prior to his final escape. For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life stories of Prisoner-of-War escapes from the the Second World War. Hosted by Dave Robertson and Tony Hoskins, each episode looks at a new escape. If you would like to follow us on Twitter we

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