11 episodes
D-Day: The Tide Turns Noiser
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4.9 • 153 Ratings
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1944. Europe is in the grip of the Nazi war machine. But on the shores of Great Britain, thousands of men and women are planning the great fightback. On the beaches, in the skies, out at sea and behind enemy lines... What will it take to turn the tide of the war?
In commemoration of the 80th anniversary, D-Day: The Tide Turns follows the real people involved in the Normandy Landings.
Hosted by Paul McGann. New episodes Thursdays.
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Selected as one of Apple Podcasts Favourites of 2024.
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Produced by Duncan Barrett and Miriam Baines. Audio by George Tapp, Cian Ryan-Morgan, Thomas Pink and Dorry Macaulay. Music by Dorry Macaulay and Oliver Baines.
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1. The Spy Who Fooled Hitler
In the dead of night, two British commandos carry out a daring intelligence gathering mission… right under German noses. President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill set the date for the largest seaborne invasion in history. The Allies hatch an elaborate plan to throw Hitler off the scent - building fake tanks, fake planes, even an entire fake army. And as D-Day approaches, an eccentric double agent sends the most important secret message of his life…
A Noiser production, written by Duncan Barrett.
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2. An Imperfect Storm
A storm brewing in the Atlantic threatens to scupper the D-Day invasion plans. On the west coast of Ireland, at a remote post office, a woman transmits a crucial report. The Allied Supreme Commander is faced with the toughest decision of his career. And the fate of the world rests on the shoulders of one Scottish weather forecaster…
A Noiser production, written by Edward White.
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3. Behind Enemy Lines
A mysterious radio broadcast summons help from behind enemy lines. British spies steal their way through France, as Resistance operatives sabotage key German targets. Civilians gather vital intelligence while hiding in plain sight. And a wave of brutal reprisals horrifies the French people…
A Noiser production, written by Jeff Dawson.
Special thanks to Martyn Cox for the excerpts from his Our Secret World War II archive. To view the full interviews visit legasee.org.uk
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4. The Longest Night…
General Dwight D. Eisenhower and his confidante spend the eve of D-Day wracked with nerves. The Supreme Commander writes a heartfelt letter of apology… to be released if the operation fails. And, from airfields in England, the first Allied planes take to the skies…
A Noiser production, written by Jo Furniss.
A special thanks to Legasee for the use of their archive of personal recollections from the men and women who witnessed D-Day. To view the full interviews visit legasee.org.uk
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5. Crash Landing
In the dead of night, airborne troops become the first Allied soldiers to set foot in France. Engineless gliders carrying men and equipment crash-land behind enemy lines. A paratrooper lands on a church steeple… yet somehow survives the battle. And, with Pegasus Bridge in the crosshairs, D-Day claims its first British casualty…
A Noiser production, written by Edward White.
A special thanks to Legasee for the use of their archive of personal recollections from the men and women who witnessed D-Day. To view the full interviews, visit legasee.org.uk
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6. The Armada Advances
Seven thousand ships depart Britain. The King intervenes to prevent Churchill from personally crossing the Channel. On board, soldiers prepare themselves in whatever ways they can - fevered prayers, photos of loved ones, slap-up meals. As dawn breaks, the first Allied landing craft will make their way to shore…
A Noiser production, written by Edward White.
A special thanks to Legasee for the use of their archive of personal recollections from the men and women who witnessed D-Day. To view the full interviews, visit legasee.org.uk
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Customer Reviews
I love it
I love it my.Great uncle was inD Day it I don’t know which beach .and my grandpa was staged in the Korean War and then yeah so I love this thanks it means a lot since my relatives was in the day
Episode 8
Outstanding.
Well produced.
To hear the story of a man who was there, on the beach in France at 20 yrs old.
We owe these men more than we will ever know.
It was good to hear the story from the point of view of a son.
My grandfather too was there at D-Day albeit aboard a ship at that time.
My grandfather was in an LCVP crew from the LST 310.
He participated in the invasion of Sicily and at Salerno prior to D-Day.
He along with 5 of his brothers served during the war.
Hearing this story of Mr McGann reminded me of the stories my grandfather told.
Thank you for show overall and especially episode 8.
Best,
Get it right
It is not oh-six-thirty it is zero-six-thirty
Just this tiny thing at the very beginning of the episode takes me completely out of the story.