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    Pop Stars of the Second World War

    Pop Stars of the Second World War

    FromWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk

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    Pop Stars of the Second World War

    FromWW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk

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    Length:
    51 minutes
    Released:
    Jun 22, 2023
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Description

    In this episode, James Holland talks to legendary music journalist, David Hepworth about the popular songs and singers of the wartime years, and particularly those recorded at the world’s most famous recording studio, Abbey Road. From Al Bowlly and Noel Coward, to Gracie Fields, George Formby and Glenn Miller, they also discuss the magic of a recorded song and how wartime inventions changed the music industry forever.A Goalhanger Films ProductionProduced byExec Producer: Tony PastorTwitter: #WeHaveWays @WeHaveWaysPodWebsite: wehavewayspod.comEmail: wehavewayspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
    Released:
    Jun 22, 2023
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    Achtung! Achtung!Comedian Al Murray and historian James Holland discuss all matters Second World War.We Have Ways of Making You Talk is a bi-weekly show exploring the war in close up. James and Al 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.Send questions to James and Al via Twitter using #WeHaveWays or by email to wehavewayspodcast@gmail.comBattle stations! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.