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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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44:21

The Great Escape - William 'Bill' Cameron

For You The War Is Over ·

2026/03/13

We were delighted to be joined by three members of Bill Cameron's family, his daughter, Vanessa, his son, Fraser, and his nephew, Ron, who kindly shared his fascinating story. One of the more unassuming members of the Great Escape, Bill Cameron was a Canadian of few words, which belied an incredible life story.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

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32:22

The Great Escape - Cyril Swain

For You The War Is Over ·

2026/03/06

Inspired by his uncle’s service in the Royal Flying Corp during the First World War, Cyril Swain became a pilot even before the outbreak of the Second World War. Shot down after spending some time as an instructor following an eye injury, we believe he became involved in the carpentry team for the Great Escape, helping to cut and prefabricate the bed boards used for shoring the length of the tunnel.For You The War Is Over is a podcast that looks at the real life stories of Prisoner-of-War escapes

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28:31

The Great Escape - Robert Campbell 'Bob' Stewart

For You The War Is Over ·

2026/02/27

Robert Campbell 'Bob' Stewart worked for a tunnelling company prior to the war - a useful employment to have as a future POW escaper - before being shot down on his thirtieth operation, on what would have been his last mission before completing a tour of duty in Bomber Command. 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

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43:55

The Great Escape - Bob Nelson

For You The War Is Over ·

2026/02/20

Patrick Nelson joined us to tell us about his father, Bob Nelson, whose experience as a mechanical engineer was put to good use by the carpentry team for the Great Escape, helping Jens Muller with the making of the air pumps. After the war he would also go on to work for the UN as an aircraft accident investigator.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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53:54

The Great Escape - Dick Churchill

For You The War Is Over ·

2026/02/13

Dick Churchill's sons, David and Roger, join us to tell us about the long life of their father, the last surviving Great Escaper. He had originally been due to escape with Tom Kirby-Green, but Kidder was deemed the better fit, and so he escaped with Bob Nelson instead. After the war, he was instrumental in organising the reunions attended by the surviving Great Escapers.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

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34:48

The Great Escape - Jack Grisman

For You The War Is Over ·

2026/02/06

A crewmate of Johnny Bull who was shot down at the same time as the first man out of the tunnel, Grisman would also become an enthusiastic tunneller for the Great Escape. We were joined by Jackson Van Uden from the "History with Jackson" Podcast to share the story of Jack Grisman with us.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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34:58

The Great Escape - Pat Langford

For You The War Is Over ·

2026/01/30

Langford enlisted very early in the war, but was shot down on only his second operation, suffering severe injuries. The Canadian had the unique role of ‘trapfuhrer’ for tunnel 'Harry', able to shut it down within twenty seconds if a guard got to close to hut 104!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,

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53:30

The Great Escape - Roy Langlois

For You The War Is Over ·

2026/01/23

A Guernsey native, Roy Langlois was manning the guide rope from the woods when the tunnel was discovered, and so was captured at the mouth of the tunnel. We were joined by Alan Malpass, a POW historian in Lincoln, to look at Langlois' life.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

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31:51

The Great Escape - George McGill

For You The War Is Over ·

2026/01/16

Having enlisted only nine days before his wedding, he bailed out after a flare exploded in the bomb bay. However, they succeeded in putting out the flames, with the plane eventually returning to base, but without McGill and three other crew mates! For the Great Escape he was one of the senior security team members, in charge of 75 stooges.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

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28:40

The Great Escape - Neville McGarr

For You The War Is Over ·

2026/01/09

Neville McGarr was a South African fighter pilot who overcame childhood Polio to become a pilot, and then endured a three day march across the desert with no food or water before being captured close to Allied lines. He would then form part of the security team for the Great Escape, but he was never forgotten by his family, even decades after his murder.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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39:10

The Great Escape - Paul Royle

For You The War Is Over ·

2026/01/02

Holly Harris, a young academic whose work looks at Allied Prisoners of War during the Second World War, joined us to look at Paul Royle, an Australian who was a dispersal 'penguin' for the Great Escape, and would go on to be one of the last two surviving Great Escapers!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

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40:10

The Great Escape - Edgar Humphreys

For You The War Is Over ·

2025/12/26

Edgar Humphreys was one of three ‘Halton Brats’ involved in the Great Escape, and he was also one of the two murdered Great Escapers who had been known personally by Frank McKenna, the lead RAF Police investigator on the Great Escape investigation. We were joined by Angus Wallace, from the WW2 Podcast, to look at Humphreys' 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,

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40:23

The Great Escape - Denys Street

For You The War Is Over ·

2025/12/19

Peter Sinclair joined us to recount of Denys Street, the son of the Air Ministry’s Permanent Secretary at the time. He was both a tunneller and a ‘penguin’ involved in dispersal who, along with his escape partners, Birkland and Brodrick, was recaptured only miles from the 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 escape.If you would

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40:45

The Great Escape - Leslie Brodrick

For You The War Is Over ·

2025/12/12

Leslie Brodrick served under Wing Commander Guy Gibson, of 'Dambusters' fame, before being shot down, being sent to Stalag Luft III and was one of the 26 to survive the Great Escape. We were joined by author and historian, Graham Pitchfork, who delved deep into the research to tell us more about Brodrick's life.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

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29:56

The Great Escape - Henry 'Hank' Birkland

For You The War Is Over ·

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

For You The War Is Over ·

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

For You The War Is Over ·

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

For You The War Is Over ·

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

For You The War Is Over ·

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

For You The War Is Over ·

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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