• James Bond’s War: On Ian Fleming’s Role in Espionage During World War II

    From the We Have Ways of Making You Talk Podcast

    We Have Ways of Making You Talk is a weekly show exploring the war in close up, hosted by comedian Al Murray and historian James Holland as they discuss all matters Second World War.

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    Bumbling pen pusher or national hero? Al Murray and James Holland are joined by professor Christopher Moran to speak about Ian Fleming’s role in espionage during the Second World War and what events inspired James Bond.

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    We Have Ways of Making You Talk
    We Have Ways of Making You Talk
    We Have Ways of Making You Talk is a weekly show exploring the war in close up. Comedian Al Murray and historian James Holland have a stunning knowledge of their subject, but don't expect a linear narrative. The boys love a tangent and a forgotten tale. We Have Ways of Making You Talk roams down forgotten front lines, casts new villains and makes the case for unlikely heroes.





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