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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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29:56

The Great Escape - Henry 'Hank' Birkland

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2025/12/05

Laura Imrie, a Curator at National Air Force Museum of Canada joined us to look at the life and escape of Henry 'Hank' Birkland, himself a Canadian, and one of the key tunnellers in the Great Escape, given his pre-war work as a miner. 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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33:10

The Great Escape - Gordon Brettell

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2025/11/28

Gordon Brettell was something of an adrenalin junkie! A pre-war racing driver in his spare time, he was a Fighter Pilot who completed over 100 sorties, before getting stuck into the escaping lark, working as a forger for the Great Escape. His short life was full of action, including an incident that may or may not have got him court martialled!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

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41:28

The Great Escape - Henri Picard

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2025/11/21

Karel Strobbe, a Belgian historian and author, joined us to look at the life and escape of the Belgian artist, forger, and a member of the 'Amiable Lunatics', Henri Picard. 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, you can find us onTwitter,Facebook, andInstagramor if you would prefer to email us, we can

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30:43

The Great Escape - Wlodzimierz Adam Kolanowski

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2025/11/14

Chris Wroblewski, from the Kresy Siberia Foundation, retired Canadian Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, a history undergraduate at University of Calgary, and co-author of "Sabotage", a book about the plane crash that killed General Sikorski, joined us to look at Polish airman, Wlodzimierz Adam Kolanowski, who played a crucial role in assisting Desmond Plunkett in the preparation of the escape maps.For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life stories of Prisoner-of-War escapes from

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52:41

The Great Escape - Jens Müller

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2025/11/07

Jon Müller, the son of Jens Müller, joined us to share the story of his father's life and escape. As one of only three Great Escapers to make a 'Home Run' this one is absolutely unmissable!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@FYTWIOwe can also be found on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/FYTWIO/or if you

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32:29

The Great Escape - Per Bergsland

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2025/10/31

Per Bergsland, also known as 'Peter Rockland', was one of just three Great Escapers who managed to complete a 'Home Run', getting to neutral Sweden with his escape partner, Jens Muller, within just five 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, you can find us onTwitter,Facebook, andInstagramor if

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33:51

The Great Escape - Albert Armstrong

For You The War Is Over ·

2025/10/23

Tony Hoskins looked into the life of Albert 'Shorty' Armstrong, about whom there is very little publicly available information, but with the help of his family, we have been lucky enough to piece together his fascinating life story, including his Great Escape experience.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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31:13

The Great Escape - Sotiris Skantzikas

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2025/10/16

Sotiris Skantzikas, the only Greek Great Escaper, was the escape partner of Jimmy James, but there is very little information available about his life otherwise. However, Dave Robertson had a dig around and managed to find out more about the adventurous life he lived in just 22 short years.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

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37:42

The Great Escape - Bertram 'Jimmy' James

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2025/10/09

Former RAF pilot, Colin McGregor, joined us to look at the life of Bertram 'Jimmy' James, who was an inveterate escaper, survived not only the Great Escape but also was one of those survivors who would go on to escape from Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp. Jimmy James was nothing short of an escape legend!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

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35:33

The Great Escape - Antoni Kiewnarski

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2025/10/02

Tony Hoskins looks into the life and escape of Antoni Wladyslaw Kiewnarski, a highly decorated Polish airman, who served in three different conflicts - First World War, Polish-Soviet War, and the Second World War, and in three different countries - Poland, France, and the UK - all before becoming a prisoner of war and taking part int eh 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

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42:45

The Great Escape - Kazimierz Pawluk

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2025/09/25

Paul Bavill, host of the "History Rage" podcast, joined us to look at Kazimierz Pawluk, about whose early life very little is known, but who would become a highly experienced airman taking on the Luftwaffe during the Battles of Poland and France, and finally with the RAF as an Observer with Bomber Command, before being taken prisoner of war, and taking part 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

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33:38

The Great Escape - James Wernham

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2025/09/18

Dave Robertson takes a look at the life and escape of James Wernham, a Scots-born Canadian who took part in the first 'Thousand Bomber Raid', later shot down over the Netherlands, and was to be the escape partner of Johnnie Dodge for the Great Escape.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@FYTWIOwe can also be

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34:43

The Great Escape - Bernard Green

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2025/09/11

Laurence Green, author of "Great War to Great Escape" and grandson of Bernard 'Pop' Green, joined us to tell all about the remarkable life of his grandfather, from service in both the First and Second World Wars, through to being the oldest participant in the Great Escape, aged 56!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

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28:33

The Great Escape - Jerzy Mondschein

For You The War Is Over ·

2025/09/04

We were joined by Dr Midge Gillies author of "The Barbed Wire University", to look at Jerzy Mondschein, a Polish airman who contributed to the Great Escape in a number of different areas, but sadly was to pay the ultimate sacrifice for his 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, you can find us

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30:43

The Great Escape - Reginald 'Rusty' Kierath

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2025/08/28

'Rusty' Kierath was one of several brothers who served in both the First and Second World Wars. Part of the carpentry team, he specialised in the creation of hides, a crucial task when hiding all the escape contraband needed for 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, you can find us

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41:57

The Great Escape - John 'Willy' Williams

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2025/08/21

Louise Williams, author of "A True Story of the Great Escape: A Young Australian POW in One of the Most Audacious Breakouts of WWII" and niece of John Edwin Ashley Williams, joined us to tell her uncle's story from Sydney to Sagan.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, you can find us

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37:54

The Great Escape - Johnny Dodge

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2025/08/14

John Bigelow Dodge was a larger than life veteran of the First World War, who signed up again for the Second World War and despite being in the Army, ended up at Stalag Luft III to take his place in the Great Escape. We were joined by his biographer, Tim Carroll, to tell us more about the fascinating life of this incredible 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

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29:20

The Great Escape - Douglas Poynter

For You The War Is Over ·

2025/08/07

Tony Hoskins delved into the archives to dig out the life story of Douglas Poynter. He was to attempt, and very nearly succeeded in making an evasion from Occupied Norway, before eventually being captured and taken Prisoner of War. One of only two Fleet Air Arm officers involved in the Great Escape, he went on to have an interesting post-war career 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

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41:40

The Great Escape - Alexander Desmond Neely

For You The War Is Over ·

2025/07/31

Joseph Quinn joined us to tell us the story of Alexander Desmond Neely, known by his middle name, of the Fleet Air Arm. He was an enthusiastic tunneller throughout his time as a prisoner of war, and some of his original documents are held by the "Their Finest Hour" project, run by the University of Oxford.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

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41:30

The Great Escape - Harry 'Wings' Day

For You The War Is Over ·

2025/07/24

Harry 'Wing' Day is not just a legend of the Great Escape, but of Second World War Prisoner-of-War escapes in general. A hugely influential individual, he was to make many escape attempts, including from Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp only months after the Great Escape. An absolutely unmissable episode on an incredible character.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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