222. Battleground '44 - The Middle East
In this episode Patrick is joined by historian and former British Army Officer Sir Simon Mayall, to discuss the Middle East - both the region's role in the conflict but also the lasting impact that t...
27 Nov 202430min
221. A week of dramatic escalation
In what has been one of the most dramatic, dangerous and consequential stages of the war, Saul and Patrick react to the latest developments of a very dynamic situation which is constantly evolving. ...
22 Nov 202454min
220. The extraordinary story of Pamela Churchill Harriman
Joining Patrick to discuss the remarkable story of one of the most significant female figures of the Second World War - Pamela Churchill Harriman, is Sonia Purnell - Author of the book Kingmaker: Pame...
20 Nov 202445min
219. Exhaustion in the East - A dispatch from Kharkiv.
Joining Patrick and Saul from Kharkiv to discuss the situation in the east of Ukraine is Belgian journalist - Arnaud De Decker, Arnaud has been reporting from Ukraine for over two years and is now bas...
18 Nov 202443min
218. What is Trump's plan for Ukraine?
To discuss what has been a fascinating and dramatic week Saul and Patrick look to Washington for signs of of how Ukraine’s titanic struggle with Russia might play out. Meanwhile on the battlefield its...
15 Nov 202451min
217. Why Trump's victory has provided hope to some in Ukraine.
Why does Trump's election provide hope for some in Ukraine? Well joining Saul and Patrick from Kyiv to discuss this, is friend of the podcast Joe Lindsey. Joe gives us an update on the mood in Kyiv an...
14 Nov 202434min
216. Sinking the Tirpitz - Part 2
In the second episode of the story of the British quest to sink the formidable German battleship Tirpitz, Patrick picks up the story following Operation Source - the X Craft raid, and tells the tale o...
13 Nov 202433min
215. Remembrance Day special
To mark Remembrance day in the UK, Patrick and Saul discuss the history and symbolism behind the occasion, and also speak to veterans and organisers they met during London Poppy day, including Ben Ste...
11 Nov 202433min
