We Have Ways: Dunkirk

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"We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender." Al Murray and James Holland investigate the most dramatic evacuation of the Second World War - Operation Dynamo.

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EPISODE 1 • OFFICER'S CLUB ONLY

Dunkirk - Day One

May 26th, 1940, was the first day of the most important week in history. We Have Ways of Making You Talk will be releasing a podcast on each of the eight days of Operation Dynamo. Today Al and James are joined by the head of the Naval Historical Branch, Stephen Prince.

1h 2m
EPISODE 2 • OFFICER'S CLUB ONLY

Dunkirk - Day Two

May 27th, 1940, could be described as the single most important day in the twentieth century. British war cabinet meetings this day defined the policy to fight on rather than seek peace via Italian intermediaries. It was a close run thing. Al and James are once again joined by the head of the Naval Historical Branch, Stephen Prince.

37 min
EPISODE 3 • OFFICER'S CLUB ONLY

Dunkirk - Day Three

The success of Dunkirk was considered little short of a miracle. But not every soldier made it onto the rescue ships. To help buy time for their comrades to be picked up from the beach some soldiers paid the highest price. One was Al Murray’s grandad. In this highly personal episode, Al’s dad Ingram tells the story of a single band of men who didn’t make it home.

1h 1m
EPISODE 4 • OFFICER'S CLUB ONLY

Dunkirk - Day Four

It’s a hugely significant day as 47,000 men are lifted from Dunkirk, but as the remaining soldiers run out of water on the beach they raid the cellars of local bars with predictable results. Al and James are joined by Pierre-Samuel Natanson, a military historian, who offers a French perspective on events.

43 min
EPISODE 5 • OFFICER'S CLUB ONLY

Dunkirk - Day Five

Churchill’s grip on the war cabinet begins to strengthen as the news from Dunkirk continues to improve. Record numbers of men are rescued from both the beaches and the East Mole. In this episode Al and James are joined by Seb Cox, head of the Air Historical Branch.

1h 10m
EPISODE 6 • OFFICER'S CLUB ONLY

Dunkirk - Day Six

As the men at Dunkirk continue to be lifted in huge numbers, Al and James turn their attention to some of the fascinating details of the story. We hear about the role of British medics working desperately on the injured men, while Goering loots fine art from a gallery in Amsterdam.

28 min
EPISODE 7 • OFFICER'S CLUB ONLY

Dunkirk - Day Seven

As clouds lift over Dunkirk the evacuation has to be suspended during daylight hours. Meanwhile the men on the perimeter resort to desperate measures to hold up the German advance. Al and James are joined by US military historian Michael Neiberg to look at Dunkirk and the fall of France from an American perspective.

58 min
EPISODE 8 • OFFICER'S CLUB ONLY

Dunkirk - Day Eight

As the last men are lifted from Dunkirk we look at the legacy of the battle in both political and strategic terms. Al and James discuss the implications for the Mediterranean and North Africa and describe Churchill flirting with disaster as he flies home from France.

50 min

8 Episodes

The World War II podcast with comedian Al Murray and historian James Holland. We Have Ways of Making You Talk dives deep into WWII history, exploring key battles, forgotten front lines, and incredible untold stories. Whether you're fascinated by the Battle of Britain, the D-Day landings, or the Eastern Front, this show offers a rich, detailed look at the war that shaped the modern world. Al and James bring a unique blend of expert knowledge and humour, discussing everything from the Third Reich, Churchill's leadership, and the Fall of Berlin, to World War 2 tanks, fighter planes, and naval battles. Expect historical insights, lively tangents, and discussions on iconic second world war events like Operation Barbarossa, the Pacific Theatre, and the North African campaign. Join our membership club for extra content, livestreams and ad-free listening: patreon.com/wehaveways For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com

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06/11/2025

TruckerCorey95

These two are terrible orators. Constantly talking over each other, starting over a thought mid sentence. Umm’s and stammering abound. I would have loved to hear this story but couldn’t get through one episode.

"We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender." Al Murray and James Holland investigate the most dramatic evacuation of the Second World War - Operation Dynamo.