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'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…
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The Great Escape - Reflections (opens the original)
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Having asked our guests - families, biographers, researchers, historians, and others - for their reflections on the Great Escape, we felt it only fair that after a series running for nearly two years, and almost 100 episodes, that we ourselves also reflect upon the Great Escape, what we have learned in doing this series, and what our highlights were 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 b
The Great Escape - Sagan Select Subway Society (opens the original)
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It is a little known aspect of the Great Escape that many of the survivors started to hold reunions together in later life, which Bob Nelson styled the "Sagan Select Subway Society", or "SSSS" for short. Beginning in the late 1980s, they would reminisce about their experiences together, remember those they had lost, but also enjoy each others company and catch up on their respective lives. Dick Churchill was one of the regular organisers of these reunions, and we were re-joined by his sons, Davi
The Great Escape - The history book on the shelf... (opens the original)
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There have been many books written on the Great Escape, whether looking at the story of the escape itself, like Brickhill's original, or the investigation, or even biographical books about individual Great Escapers. We were joined by one such author, Guy Walters, to discuss his experience of researching and writing his book, as well as his reflections on The Great Escape as well. For You The War Is Over is a podcast, hosted by Dave Robertson and Tony Hoskins, which looks at the real life stories
The Great Escape - Movie (opens the original)
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The long-term impact of the Great Escape film cannot be underestimated, remaining in people's consciousness, and entering into worldwide popular culture. We were re-joined by Steve Summers, director of the " War Movie " documentary, to discuss the process behind its creations, and the long-term cultural impact the film has had. 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 Hoski
The Great Escape - Paul Brickhill (opens the original)
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Without Paul Brickhill the Great Escape would not be as famous a story as it is, as his book in turn led to the film, which led to the worldwide fame the Great Escape enjoys today. We were joined by Brickhill's biographer, Stephen Dando-Collins, to discuss his life, and his crucial contribution to ensuring the story of the Great Escape became known in the first place. 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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