The Great Escape - Bedrich Dvorak
Our regular host, Tony Hoskins, tells us about the life and escape of Bedrich Dvorak, a Czech escaper who, alongside his escape partner, Desmond Plunkett, was one of the last to be recaptured. Indeed,...
1 Touko 202532min
The Great Escape - Desmond Plunkett
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 thousan...
24 Huhti 202540min
The Great Escape - Anthony Hayter
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 ...
10 Huhti 202528min
The Great Escape - Arnold Christensen
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 esc...
3 Huhti 202535min
The Great Escape - James Catanach
We were joined by Amanda Catanach, the great niece of James Catanach, who shared the story of her great uncle, from his childhood in Melbourne, through to his time in the Great Escape.For You The War ...
28 Maalis 202533min
The Great Escape - Nils Fuglesang
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 No...
21 Maalis 202529min
The Great Escape - Halldor Espelid
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....
14 Maalis 202547min
