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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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42:41

The Great Escape - Sydney Dowse

For You The War Is Over ·

2025/06/05

To look at Sydney Dowse, of 1 Photographic Reconnaissance Unit, we were joined by legendary Queen guitarist, Sir Brian May, and author and historian, Denis Pellerin, both of the London Stereoscopic Company.A little known aspect of the war was the role stereoscopy played in helping us gather intelligence, and by extension, the role played by Dowse and his colleagues in the Photographic Reconnaissance Unit to gather the photographs for that stereoscopic analysis. We are therefore delighted to learn

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38:26

The Great Escape - Bram Vanderstok

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2025/05/29

In the Great Escape three of the prisoners of war successfully managed a Home Run, and in the first of our episodes to feature one of those three we look at Bram Vanderstok. A Dutch escaper, he took several months to get back to the UK, having joined an escape line, but he lived a fascinating life both before and after the war!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,

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36:48

Bonus Episode - Capt. RH Bridgeman-Evans (Special...

For You The War Is Over ·

2025/05/25

For the launch of his new book, "SAS: Great Escapes Four" we were re-joined by author and historian,Damien Lewis, to share with us the story of Captain Roy Bridgeman-Evans of the SAS, who was captured on Sicily, but escaped from Fort Bismarck, a camp near Strasbourg. As always with Damien, its an episode not to be missed!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

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25:04

The Great Escape - Dennis Cochran

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2025/05/22

Our regular host, Tony Hoskins, takes a look at the life of Great Escaper, Dennis Cochran, a Londoner who was actually born Dennis Cockram. While this name change created some difficulty when researching him, he nonetheless lived an interesting, albeit tragically short, life.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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40:48

The Great Escape - Gordon Kidder

For You The War Is Over ·

2025/05/15

Erin Gregory, the Curator at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, joined us to look into the life and escape of her fellow Canadian, Gordon Kidder, who was a linguistics expert, and who teamed up with Tom Kirby-Green for the Great Escape. Erin is responsible for managing a collection of more than 8,500 objects and has curated many exhibitions at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. She is currently managing research projects that focus on women’s experiences in the Royal Canadian Air Force and the

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36:33

The Great Escape - Tom Kirby-Green

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2025/05/08

Our regular host, Dave Robertson, takes a look at the life and escape of Tom Kirby-Green, a hugely colourful character who was the Big-S, head of security, for the X Committee. He escaped with Gordon Kidder, a language specialist, but sadly left behind a wife and child in the UK following his murder by the Gestapo.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

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32:34

The Great Escape - Bedrich Dvorak

For You The War Is Over ·

2025/05/01

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40:19

The Great Escape - Desmond Plunkett

For You The War Is Over ·

2025/04/24

Dr Lucy Inglis, Archivist at King's College School, Wimbledon, joined us to tell us about Des Plunkett, the school's former pupil. Plunkett was in charge of the map making team, which produced thousands of maps for the Great Escape, but he led an interesting and colourful life either side of the war as well.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

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33:52

The Great Escape - Raymond Van Wymeersch

For You The War Is Over ·

2025/04/17

Donna Robson, who grew up having no idea that Raymond Van Wymeersch was her grandfather, joined us to tell not just his story, but also her own story about how she found out who he was and the journey she has been on to learn about his life, experiences, and how the Great Escape impacted upon him, his life, and the lives of his family.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

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28:06

The Great Escape - Anthony Hayter

For You The War Is Over ·

2025/04/10

Dave Robertson, takes a look at the life and escape of Anthony Hayter, who was operating out of Malta at the time he was shot down and taken prisoner-of-war. He was to go on to be a key member of the map making team during the Great 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 can be

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35:18

The Great Escape - Arnold Christensen

For You The War Is Over ·

2025/04/03

We were joined by the niece, great niece, and great great nephew of Arnold Christensen, a New Zealander who escaped with James Catanach. They joined us to share the story of his life, service, and escape from Stalag Luft III.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@FYTWIOwe can

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33:55

The Great Escape - James Catanach

For You The War Is Over ·

2025/03/28

We were joined by Amanda Catanach, the niece of James Catanach.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@FYTWIOwe can also be found on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/FYTWIO/or if you would prefer to send a more long form message we can also be reached via email at

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29:19

The Great Escape - Nils Fuglesang

For You The War Is Over ·

2025/03/21

Our regular host, Tony Hoskins, takes a look at Nils Fuglesang, a Norwegian RAF Pilot, who flew for 332 Norwegian Squadron. However, before even joining the RAF he first had to make his escape from Norway!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@FYTWIOwe can also be found on

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47:27

The Great Escape - Halldor Espelid

For You The War Is Over ·

2025/03/14

Dr Tony Insall, historian and author of "Secret Alliances: Special Operations and Intelligence in Norway 1940-1945", joined us to share the story of Norwegian pilot and Great Escaper, Halldor Espelid. As well as having lived and worked in Norway for five years, Tony Insall also has a personal, family connection to prisoner of war escape, about which he has written a book called "The Madness of Courage".For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life stories of Prisoner-of-War

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35:25

The Great Escape - Johannes Gouws

For You The War Is Over ·

2025/03/07

Our regular host, Dave Robertson, takes a look at the life and escape of Johannes Gouws, a South African Air Force pilot, who was a successful evader prior to being shot down, taken prisoner, and getting involved in the Great 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 can be

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31:56

The Great Escape - Rupert John Stevens

For You The War Is Over ·

2025/02/28

Karen Horn, a historian and author of "In Enemy Hands", a book about South African prisoners-of-war during the Second World War, joined us to look at Rupert John Stevens, a London-born South African Air Force pilot who was one of the very earliest out of tunnel Harry.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

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35:15

The Great Escape - Bernard Scheidhauer

For You The War Is Over ·

2025/02/21

Regular host, Dave Robertson, takes a look at the fascinating life, service, and escape of Bernard Scheidhauer, the escape partner to the 'Big X', Roger Bushell, with whom he was recaptured and murdered by the Gestapo.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@FYTWIOwe can also

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55:42

The Great Escape - Roger Bushell

For You The War Is Over ·

2025/02/14

Simon Pearson, the official biographer and author of "The Great Escaper: The Life and Death of Roger Bushell" joins us to tell the story of the 'Big X' himself, Roger Bushell.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@FYTWIOwe can also be found on

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38:12

The Great Escape - Arnost Valenta

For You The War Is Over ·

2025/02/07

Will Butler, Head of Modern Collections at The National Archives, joins us to tell us about the life and escape of Arnost Valenta. Valenta was head of the X Committee's Intelligence Department, and played a hugely important role in the preparation for the Great Escape, leading to him being the third man out of the tunnel.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

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59:53

The Great Escape - Henry 'Johnny' Marshall

For You The War Is Over ·

2025/01/31

Henry 'Johnny' Marshall, the second man out of tunnel Harry, was an RAF veteran having served for nearly twenty years by the time he was shot down. We were joined by Onor Crummay, a historian with the Spitfire AA810 Project, a project dedicated to the memory of all the men of the Photographic Reconnaissance Unit, for which Marshall flew during the Second World War as a Spitfire pilot.For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life stories of Prisoner-of-War escapes from the the

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