Loading...

PODCAST

The Tim Heale Podcast

Welcome to The Tim Heale Podcast, where history comes alive through the people who lived it, and every story is grounded in real experience.I"m Tim Heale, a British Army veteran, broadcaster, military historian and author of The Parallel Six series, with 44 years of service in the British Army, serving in Germany during the Cold War, Northern Ireland, the Balkans, Afghanistan and Iraq.Each episode brings together real military stories, forgotten history, travel, interviews, and personal experiences

history documentary

All Episodes

24:01

The Final March: From Germany to Civvy Stree

The Tim Heale Podcast ·

2025/11/02

Send us a text The Final March: From Germany to Civvy Street | The Parallel Four Chapter 24 brings The Parallel Four to a powerful turning point — from red-jacketed Mess nights and new postings in Germany 🇩🇪 to the bittersweet decision to hang up the uniform. Follow Stephen, Johan, Vinka, Marlin, Tim and Petra as they navigate Army life, love, and the leap into civilian freedom. Expect laughter, pride, farewells, and a glimpse of what comes after service life. • Life after Belfast — Germany

en-gb

25:30

From Mess Dinners to Belfast—Life as New Sergeants |...

The Tim Heale Podcast ·

2025/11/01

Send us a text From Mess Dinners to Belfast—Life as New Sergeants | The Parallel Four Chapter 23 dives into the truth behind British Army life after promotion. 🇬🇧 From Hitchin weekends with toddlers to red-jacket Sergeants’ Mess dinners, we follow Stephen, Johan, Vinka and Marlin as duty meets family, pride and port. Then training ramps up for Belfast—Card Alpha, Lydd & Hythe, Tin City, public order drills—and the reality of post-contact investigations. Plus: Tim’s Senior Brecon,

en-gb

25:43

From Depot to Sergeants | The Real Journey Behind the...

The Tim Heale Podcast ·

2025/10/31

Send us a text From Depot to Sergeants | The Real Journey Behind the Uniform 🇬🇧 Step inside The Parallel Four Chapter 22 — where recruits become soldiers, drill squares meet DIY chaos, and love and laughter march right alongside discipline. 🇬🇧 From blistered boots at Warcop to fairy lights in married quarters, this is real Cold War Army life: grit, humour, and the families who made it all worthwhile. Expect banter, pride, promotions, and the unfiltered truth about what happens when the

en-gb

25:38

Depot Life at Bassingbourn REVEALED | Queen’s...

The Tim Heale Podcast ·

2025/10/30

Send us a text The Parallel Four Book Two Chapter Twenty One Fresh off the ferry from Berlin, we land at Bassingbourn Barracks to start life as Queen’s Division depot instructors—and as new homeowners in Hitchin. Peek inside real British Army depot life (1981): grim married quarters, avocado décor, the dreaded confidence course and milling, legendary Gym Queens, and day-one chaos with raw recruits. Off-duty it’s twins, house hunts, GS850s, and grandparents saving the day. Expect: parade-squar...

en-gb

26:00

Pirbright Drill Course Secrets REVEALED | All Arms...

The Tim Heale Podcast ·

2025/10/28

Send us a text The Parallel Four Book Two Chapter Twenty March onto the Pirbright drill square in Autumn 1979 as we tackle the All Arms Drill Course—pace sticks, blistered heels, beeswaxed boots and all. Expect razor-sharp drill, moustachioed instructors who glide like ghosts, and a four-man routine that (ahem) should’ve won. Then ride with us through real British Army life: a Swedish summer christening, posting orders to Northern Ireland, and the bittersweet move from Berlin to Bassingbourn ...

en-gb

23:20

The Queen’s Birthday Parade 1979: True Stories from...

The Tim Heale Podcast ·

2025/10/26

Send us a text The Parallel Four Book Two Chapter Nineteen Step behind the polished boots and perfect drill of the Queen’s Birthday Parade, Berlin 1979 in this unforgettable chapter of The Parallel Four. 🇬🇧✨ Discover what really went on behind the pomp — the sweat, laughter, fainting soldiers, and the proud eyes of the women waiting in the stands. From parade square precision to romantic reunions and chaos back in married quarters, this episode reveals the real life of soldiers, wives, and

en-gb

24:07

Military Christmas Party Secrets REVEALED

The Tim Heale Podcast ·

2025/10/25

Send us a textThe Parallel Four Book Two Chapter EighteenWriting The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might’ve happened if life had taken a different turn.The characters you’ll meet in these pages—Stephen, Johan, Vinka, Marlin, Tim, and Petra—are fictional, but they live and

en-gb

25:02

The Most Surprising Duty in West Berlin!

The Tim Heale Podcast ·

2025/10/24

Send us a textThe Parallel Four Book Two Chapter SeventeenWriting The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might’ve happened if life had taken a different turn.The characters you’ll meet in these pages—Stephen, Johan, Vinka, Marlin, Tim, and Petra—are fictional, but they live and

en-gb

24:16

Mess Hall Mishaps You Won't Believe!

The Tim Heale Podcast ·

2025/10/22

Send us a textThe Parallel Four Book Two Chapter SixteenWriting The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might’ve happened if life had taken a different turn.The characters you’ll meet in these pages—Stephen, Johan, Vinka, Marlin, Tim, and Petra—are fictional, but they live and

en-gb

27:57

The Drama of Driving Through the DDR to West Berlin

The Tim Heale Podcast ·

2025/10/20

Send us a textThe Parallel Four Book Two Chapter FifteenWriting The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might’ve happened if life had taken a different turn.The characters you’ll meet in these pages—Stephen, Johan, Vinka, Marlin, Tim, and Petra—are fictional, but they live and

en-gb

24:11

The REAL Reason HITCHIN Rugby Club is Still Unbeatable

The Tim Heale Podcast ·

2025/10/18

Send us a text The Parallel Four Book Two Chapter Fourteen Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might’ve happened if life had taken a different turn. The characters you’ll meet in these pages—Stephen, Johan, Vinka, Marlin, Tim, and Petra—are fictional, but they ...

en-gb

27:36

Top Military Expert Reveals Best Winter Survival...

The Tim Heale Podcast ·

2025/10/16

Send us a text The Parallel Four Book Two Chapter Thirteen Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might’ve happened if life had taken a different turn. The characters you’ll meet in these pages—Stephen, Johan, Vinka, Marlin, Tim, and Petra—are fictional, but they ...

en-gb

25:03

The EMOTIONAL Reunion That Will Change Your View of...

The Tim Heale Podcast ·

2025/10/14

Send us a text The Parallel Four Book Two Chapter Twelve Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might’ve happened if life had taken a different turn. The characters you’ll meet in these pages—Stephen, Johan, Vinka, Marlin, Tim, and Petra—are fictional, but they li...

en-gb

26:37

The SNOWY Garden Holds a Secret

The Tim Heale Podcast ·

2025/10/12

Send us a text The Parallel Four Book Two Chapter Two Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might’ve happened if life had taken a different turn. The characters you’ll meet in these pages—Stephen, Johan, Vinka, Marlin, Tim, and Petra—are fictional, but they live ...

en-gb

25:14

Why Everyone Loves the Swedish Sauna Experience

The Tim Heale Podcast ·

2025/10/10

Send us a text The Parallel Four Book Two Chapter Ten Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might’ve happened if life had taken a different turn. The characters you’ll meet in these pages—Stephen, Johan, Vinka, Marlin, Tim, and Petra—are fictional, but they live ...

en-gb

28:00

This Group Photo Has A Secret!

The Tim Heale Podcast ·

2025/10/08

Send us a text The Parallel Four Book Two Chapter Nine Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might’ve happened if life had taken a different turn. The characters you’ll meet in these pages—Stephen, Johan, Vinka, Marlin, Tim, and Petra—are fictional, but they live ...

en-gb

31:03

Can You Spot the Secret in This Wedding Scene?

The Tim Heale Podcast ·

2025/10/06

Send us a text The Parallel Four Book Two Chapter Eight A Chronicle of Friendship, Love, War, Adventure, and Destiny Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might’ve happened if life had taken a different turn. The characters you’ll meet in these pages—Stephen, Joha...

en-gb

26:18

The Funniest Wedding Prep Ever!

The Tim Heale Podcast ·

2025/10/04

Send us a text The Parallel Four Book Two Chapter Seven A Chronicle of Friendship, Love, War, Adventure, and Destiny Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might’ve happened if life had taken a different turn. The characters you’ll meet in these pages—Stephen, Joha...

en-gb

29:17

Can a Team's Dynamics REALLY Change with New Leadership?

The Tim Heale Podcast ·

2025/10/02

Send us a text The Parallel Four Book Two Chapter Six A Chronicle of Friendship, Love, War, Adventure, and Destiny Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might’ve happened if life had taken a different turn. The characters you’ll meet in these pages—Stephen, Johan...

en-gb

32:35

The Mysterious Letter Before The BIG Test

The Tim Heale Podcast ·

2025/09/30

Send us a text The Parallel Four Book Two Chapter One A Chronicle of Friendship, Love, War, Adventure, and Destiny Writing The Parallel Four has been a journey in itself—a walk through memories, dreams, and all the little moments that shape who we become. Some parts of this story are true. Some are truer than I’d care to admit. And some—well, let’s just say they’re inspired by what might’ve happened if life had taken a different turn. The characters you’ll meet in these pages—Stephen, Johan,...

en-gb

736 results

Similar Podcasts

Today In History with The Retrospectors

The Retrospectors

pplpod

pplpod

The Old Front Line

Paul Reed

This Day in Disney History

ATIS Products

Blues Moments in Time...

The Blues Hotel Collective