Ham and Jam - The WW2 British Airborne Podcast

Andy Bryant and Kevin Getz
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Join Andy and Kevin in their virtual pub lounge as they discuss British Airborne Forces in WW2 over a pint! Joined by special guests from the world of Military history, family members of WW2 Veterans and Military Authors. For the latest updates and information on upcoming episodes please follow us on Facebook, X, or Instagram. You can also support us by becoming a member of our supporters group on PATREON.

  1. JAN 21

    Mad About The Boy : General Browning - Father of British Airborne Forces? (SUPERCUT)

    Andy and Kev discuss Boy Browning. Is his reputation a prisoner of the film A Bridge Too Far? The lads chat about Browning's history and his influence on the British Airborne in the lead up to Operation Market Garden, the Operation itself, and Browning's post Arnhem and Second World War career.....

    1h 31m

  2. JAN 7

    Fighting Brigadier: James Hill DSO - Pt.1

    In a return to their 'Airborne Personalities ' series, Andy and Kev discuss Brigadier James Hill DSO. A Parachute Regiment legend and one of the founding fathers of the regiment.

    33 min

  3. 12/23/2025

    Abide With Me : Airborne Chaplains of WW2.

    How important were the Airborne Chaplains and did their duties include more than religious services? Ham & Jam's own padre, Ian Pegg has a seat with Andy and Kev in the Horsa and Groom to discuss the role of chaplains throughout the war, and what was asked of airborne chaplains during the Normandy and Arnhem battles?

    30 min

  4. 12/10/2025

    For Valour - The VCs of Arnhem.

    Arnhem has five Victoria Cross recipients. Who are they and what is each individual story? Mark Green joins Andy and Kev in the virtual pub for a chat on the Arnhem VC recipients.

    29 min

  5. 11/26/2025

    Bring Up The PIAT! - Britain's WW2 Tank-buster.

    BRING UP THE PIAT! The anti-tank weapon has become iconic. But was it really a rubbish weapon, and what was the process of its development? Matthew Moss, of Fighting on Film and author of the book "The PIAT, Britain's Anti-tank Weapon of WWII" joins Andy and Kev at the Horsa and Groom to discuss Britain's WW2 tank-buster.

    52 min

  6. 11/12/2025

    The Forgotten Drop : Operation MANNA, 1944 - With John Greenacre.

    Dr John Greenacre returns to "Ham & Jam" , this time to discuss with Andy and Kev the little known and not often discussed, Operation MANNA - The 2nd Independant Parachute Brigades drop into Greece in 1944. An operation that still resonates into the 21st century.....

    44 min

  7. 10/30/2025

    Arnhem: A Gunfight With A Knife? - With Al Murray.

    On this one year anniversary, a special guest joins the lads at the Horsa and Groom. Al Murray sits down and has a chat with Andy and Kev about his connection to the British Airborne, was it easy to create, research, and write Arnhem Black Tuesday? Take a listen as Al celebrates one year of Ham and Jam Podcast with Andy and Kev.

    51 min

  8. 10/16/2025

    Closing The Gap : Battle For Breville, 1944

    What happened at the battle for Breville Ridge, and why was it so crucial? Ben Mayne joins the lads to discuss the importance of the capture of Breville and the ridge by the 6th Airborne Division as related to the grand scheme for the Battle of Normandy.

    35 min
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Join Andy and Kevin in their virtual pub lounge as they discuss British Airborne Forces in WW2 over a pint! Joined by special guests from the world of Military history, family members of WW2 Veterans and Military Authors. For the latest updates and information on upcoming episodes please follow us on Facebook, X, or Instagram. You can also support us by becoming a member of our supporters group on PATREON.

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