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For You The War Is Over

For You The War Is Over

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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 captured, what their lives were like in the POW camps, and how they escaped. We also look at the lengths they went to in order to prepare for their escapes, and the challenges they faced and overcame in pursuit of their freedom.

We therefore also try to look at who they were, what drove them, how their escape efforts reflected their personality, and what the individual’s character brought to their own unique escape ‘style’.

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Episodes
  • Bonus Episode - W.O. Ralph Corps (Special Guest: Malcolm Gaskill)
    Apr 19 2026

    Ahead of the paperback release of his book, "The Glass Mountain", we were joined by Malcolm Gaskill for this bonus episode to discuss the escape of his uncle, Ralph Corps, which he covers in his book. Malcolm's book is as much about his discovery of his uncle's adventure as it is about Ralph's escape through Italy.

    For You The War Is Over is a podcast, hosted by Dave Robertson and Tony Hoskins, which looks at the real life stories of Prisoner-of-War escapes from the the Second World War.

    If you would like to follow us on Twitter we can be found @FYTWIO we can also be found on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FYTWIO/ or if you would prefer to send a more long form message we can also be reached via email at FYTWIOpodcast@gmail.com


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    26 mins
  • The Great Escape - James 'Cookie' Long
    Apr 16 2026

    We were joined by the current Commanding Officer of 9 Squadron, Wing Commander Chris Pearson, to share the story of James 'Cookie' Long. Long was a crewmate of John Shore, whose escape we covered in Episode 1 of Series 5, when they were both shot down. He would earn his nickname from his skill at brewing 'kriegie hooch', becoming a tunneller for the Great Escape, and he was to be the last of 'The Fifty' to be murdered.

    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 Hoskins, each episode looks at a new escape.

    If you would like to follow us, you can find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram or if you would prefer to email us, we can also be reached on FYTWIOpodcast@gmail.com

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    37 mins
  • The Great Escape - Richard Anthony Bethell
    Apr 9 2026

    We were joined by Rafe Bethell, the son of Richard Anthony 'Tony' Bethell, to tell us about his life as a pilot, Great Escaper, Rugby 'Barbarian' and his life in Canada after the war. Rafe also shared about his father's legacy through the Bethell Hospice, which bears his name, and cares for people in their days of life. If anyone wishes to support the work of the Bethell Hospice, you can do so here: https://bhf.akaraisin.com/ui/bhfdonations/donations/start

    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 Hoskins, each episode looks at a new escape.

    If you would like to follow us, you can find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram or if you would prefer to email us, we can also be reached on FYTWIOpodcast@gmail.com


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    35 mins
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