German-Belgian border, Christmas Eve 1944.
John McManus tells James Holland and Al Murray all about the surprising Christmas story of a family trying to survive, and an incredible reunion half a world away.
As three American soldiers seek refuge with a civilian family, they hear a knock at the door. German soldiers, desperate to seek warmth from the snow a ... Show More
Oct 12
What We Get Wrong About WW2
Is the film Pressure accurate? Was Matthew Ridgeway a good general? And, how did WW2 shape the early leadership of NATO? In this special episode, recorded live at We Have Ways Festival 2026, Jim and Al are joined by John McManus to discuss tanks, films, Monty, and more! Start you ... Show More
39m 53s
Dec 2022
The Christmas Truce of 1914 (Repeat)
It’s Christmas eve, 1914. On the Western Front, a British soldier peers out across No Man’s Land. A sound catches his attention – not artillery fire, but music. The enemy are singing Silent Night. The Christmas Truce of 1914 remains a unique historical anomaly. But how did these ... Show More
45m 56s
Dec 2024
Hating Home at Christmas: podmas #9
<p><strong>merry podmas! festive podmothers sephy & wing enter a Big Sleigh:</strong> carolling on dysfunctional families, reclaiming your time, dealing with trauma, your uncle being a c**t, sneaking away to feel normal, and giving yourself permission to make the most of the ... Show More
38m 28s