We Have Ways of Making You Talk

In September 1944 the Allied ground troops of Operation Market Garden smashed their way north towards the beleaguered British troops holding on in Arnhem. Seventy five years later James Holland rides in a Sherman tank up the same road outside Nijmegen and towards the Groesbeek Heights. A Goalhanger Films Production.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dan Snow chats with James Holland by the bridge in Arnhem. The two historians discuss the battle’s iconic place in British history.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Al Murray and James Holland walk across the famous John Frost bridge at Arnhem while describing the intense fighting which took place there 75 years ago. The boys explore the locations of the buildings held by John Frost and his men before climbing up onto the bridge itself. #WeHaveWays A Goalhanger Films Production. Recorded and edited in Arnhem.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Al Murray describes a single day in Arnhem as events turn decidedly against the British airborne troops. #WeHaveWays wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the first of our special episodes to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Arnhem, Al Murray is at the Hartenstein Hotel. He is joined by battlefield tour expert Paul Reed to discuss the history of what became 1st Airborne Division’s Headquarters and relive what the fighting was like on the streets of Oosterbeek.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On September 17th, 1944, British and American forces launched one of the most audacious operations of World War Two. In this first of nine episodes devoted to Operation Market Garden, Al Murray and James Holland discuss the build up to the battle. Al and James recorded this episode in London before flying out to Holland. The remainder of the series will be recorded on Hell’s Highway, in Nijmegen and in Arnhem. Don’t miss a single episode as the lads rediscover the key sites of one of the war’s most famous battles. We Have Ways of Making You Talk is a Goalhanger Films Production. Twitter: #WeHaveWays Email: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com Follow James Holland and Al Murray on twitter using @James1940 @almurray  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Al Murray and James Holland debate the controversial decision taken by General Mark Clark to liberate Rome. Also up for discussion are the mysterious Foo Fighters and the wartime experiences of comedian Spike Milligan.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s 80 years since the outbreak of war. James and Al discuss the build up to the German invasion of Poland and the British and French response.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is Paris burning? James Holland and Al Murray discuss the liberation of Paris and the final days of the Normandy campaign. Plus, what role did the mafia play in the invasion of Sicily? Were the Allies made an offer they couldn’t refuse?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Al Murray and James Holland discuss the drugs used by the Germans to keep submariners awake. Plus what would have happened if the German army had fought in Asia, while the Japanese were defending the Normandy beaches? A fascinating if preposterous debate.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Al Murray and James Holland take to the stage at the Edinburgh fringe to debate the great last stands of World War Two. Plus who was Wojtek the bear? And can we justify the bombing of Dresden? The boys answer some challenging audience questions.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Al Murray and James Holland discuss the challenges of maintaining morale in the Allied armies. Plus James answers the question of why Malta was denied Spitfires in the island’s greatest hour of need.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

James Holland joins Al Murray from Bavaria, where he sits in the shadow of Hitler's infamous summer residence, the Eagle's Nest. Al discusses his recent trip to Maquis country, plus the boys answer questions about forces and suncream; the toughest unit in WW2; the Japanese bombing of Australia; and their team selection for a do or die assault on an impregnable Nazi fortress.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Al Murray and James Holland look back on a murderous incident on D-Day plus one. Plus the lads use hindsight to decide which World War II regiment, squadron or ship they would choose to serve with or on. Also up for discussion are Operations Epsom, Goodwood and the much maligned Italian forces.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

James Holland and Al Murray debate the wisdom of collecting all the Allies’ most escape-minded prisoners of war in one place. Also up for discussion are bombing tactics, the Battle of the Atlantic and Monty’s autograph book. Plus Al and James’s recommended reading for the summer.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.