Latest Royal navy Podcast Episodes
Falklands War: The Silent Service
Land, Sea & Air - Stories from the Armed Forces - June 10, 2022 11:00 - 1 hourWhat was a submarine doing in a war to retake The Falkland Islands? “...the ability to land and recover Special Forces…SAS and SBS, was key.” We hear the fascinating and poignant story of HMS Onyx, the only diesel-electric boat that Served during the war. Submariner, Steve Hussey, was there and ...
The Silent Service
Land, Sea & Air - Stories from the Armed Forces - June 10, 2022 11:00 - 1 hourWhat was a submarine doing in a war to retake The Falkland Islands? “...the ability to land and recover Special Forces…SAS and SBS, was key.” We hear the fascinating and poignant story of HMS Onyx, the only diesel-electric boat that Served during the war. Submariner, Steve Hussey, was there and ...
Falklands War: You Really Wanted to Do Your Bit
Land, Sea & Air - Stories from the Armed Forces - June 09, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour“I was in a pub in Aldershot…a couple of the guys came in with the paper…and the general feeling was that we needed to get over there…and start kicking some arse.” This is the story of 2 Para, told through the eyes of Gary Steele, who Served in the battalion during The Falklands War. “We need...
You Really Wanted to Do Your Bit
Land, Sea & Air - Stories from the Armed Forces - June 09, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour“I was in a pub in Aldershot…a couple of the guys came in with the paper…and the general feeling was that we needed to get over there…and start kicking some arse.” This is the story of 2 Para, told through the eyes of Gary Steele, who Served in the battalion during The Falklands War. “We need...
Falklands War: It's a Strange Thing is War
Land, Sea & Air - Stories from the Armed Forces - June 08, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour“You’ve got the battles, then you’ve got the humanitarian side…It’s a strange thing is war…” This is the astonishing story of how a North Sea passenger ferry and her civilian crew, became a troop carrier, rescue ship and prisoner of war ship; in the thick of the firing, bombs and air attacks of ...
It's a Strange Thing is War
Land, Sea & Air - Stories from the Armed Forces - June 08, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour“You’ve got the battles, then you’ve got the humanitarian side…It’s a strange thing is war…” This is the astonishing story of how a North Sea passenger ferry and her civilian crew, became a troop carrier, rescue ship and prisoner of war ship; in the thick of the firing, bombs and air attacks of ...
Falklands War: The Dockyard is a Worker of Miracles
Land, Sea & Air - Stories from the Armed Forces - June 07, 2022 18:00 - 41 minutes“The First Sea Lord… decreed that HMS Hermes was under just 72 hours’ notice to sail…” It’s the day after the Argentinians invaded The Falklands and Margaret Thatcher announces that Britain would send a task force. Just a few days later, the task force was ready for war. This is the story of the...
The Dockyard is a Worker of Miracles
Land, Sea & Air - Stories from the Armed Forces - June 07, 2022 18:00 - 41 minutes“The First Sea Lord… decreed that HMS Hermes was under just 72 hours’ notice to sail…” It’s the day after the Argentinians invaded The Falklands and Margaret Thatcher announces that Britain would send a task force. Just a few days later, the task force was ready for war. This is the story of the...
British Sovereign Territory Has Been Invaded by a Foreign Power
Land, Sea & Air - Stories from the Armed Forces - June 06, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour“For the last 40 years, (we’ve been) trying to get the truth told about what happened on the day that it all kicked off, 2nd April 1982.” This is that true story. “…We didn’t just surrender as the popular story goes.” Ray Bloye was part of Naval Party 8901, the small detachment of Royal Marin...
Falklands War: British Sovereign Territory Has Been Invaded by a Foreign Power
Land, Sea & Air - Stories from the Armed Forces - June 06, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour“For the last 40 years, (we’ve been) trying to get the truth told about what happened on the day that it all kicked off, 2nd April 1982.” This is that true story. “…We didn’t just surrender as the popular story goes.” Ray Bloye was part of Naval Party 8901, the small detachment of Royal Marin...
Mr. Darcy's Wealth, His Behavior at the Ball, and Regency Dances - Pride & Prejudice Chapter 3
My Cousin Jane - May 27, 2022 04:00 - 10 minutesJust how rich was Mr. Darcy? Why was he being so rude at the ball? Why is it such a big deal that Bingley danced with Jane twice? And what exactly is a Boulangere? Find out the answers to these questions and more, in this episode of My Cousin Jane. If you like the show, please consider donatin...
Regency Fashion Guides, Trimming Bonnets, and More - Pride & Prejudice Chapter 2
My Cousin Jane - May 20, 2022 04:00 - 7 minutesWere men and women held to the same standards of fashion during the Regency Era? What exactly did trimming a bonnet entail? How important were social norms to Mrs. Bennet? Find out the answers to these questions and more, in this episode of My Cousin Jane. If you like the show, please consider...
Proper Introductions, Mr. Bingley's Wealth, and More - Pride & Prejudice Chapter 1
My Cousin Jane - May 13, 2022 04:00 - 10 minutesExactly who could be introduced to whom during the Regency era? Who was richer, Mr. Bingley or Captain Wentworth? And what's something that most Regency films get wrong? Find out the answers to these questions and more, in this episode of My Cousin Jane. If you like the show, please consider d...
Landaulettes, Marriage Advice, and More - Persuasion Chapter 23
My Cousin Jane - April 20, 2022 13:00 - 9 minutesWhy was Mary jealous that Anne was mistress of a landaulette? What even is a landaulette? Was Captain Wentworth likely to fight in a future war? Find out the answers to these questions and more, in this episode of My Cousin Jane. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/mycousinjane)
Landaulettes, Marriage Advice, and More - Persuasion Chapter 24
My Cousin Jane - April 20, 2022 13:00 - 8 minutesWhy was Mary jealous that Anne was mistress of a landaulette? What even is a landaulette? Was Captain Wentworth likely to fight in a future war? Find out the answers to these questions and more, in this episode of My Cousin Jane. If you like the show, please consider donating, subscribing to o...
Scheherazade, The Gravel Walk, Miniature Paintings, and More - Persuasion Chapter 23
My Cousin Jane - April 02, 2022 14:00 - 12 minutesWhat do Mr. Elliot and the famed Scheherazade have in common? Why does Captain Harville have a painting of Captain Benwick? Is the Gravel Walk still around? Find out the answers to these questions and more, in this episode of My Cousin Jane. If you like the show, please consider donating, subs...
Regency Weddings and More - Persuasion Chapter 22
My Cousin Jane - March 12, 2022 19:00 - 8 minutesWhat were some of the laws that controlled Regency-era marriages? Where exactly did the Musgroves stay in Bath? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this episode of My Cousin Jane. If you like the show, please consider donating, subscribing to our newsletter.
Toby Harnden, Author of First Casualty
Land, Sea & Air - Stories from the Armed Forces - March 10, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour“…what has become my specialism, I think is… gritty, granular detail of the reality of war set in the broader context of important national events…” Having joined the Royal Navy in 1985, Toby managed to pack-in trips round the West Indies, Australia, Hong Kong and Europe during his 10 years of ...
Toby Harnden, Author of First Casualty
Land, Sea & Air - Stories from the Armed Forces - March 10, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour“…what has become my specialism, I think is… gritty, granular detail of the reality of war set in the broader context of important national events…” Having joined the Royal Navy in 1985, Toby managed to pack-in trips round the West Indies, Australia, Hong Kong and Europe during his 10 years of ...
Mr. Elliot's Secret Connection to the Knights Templar - Persuasion Chapter 21
My Cousin Jane - February 27, 2022 06:00 - 7 minutesHow was Mr. Elliot connected to the mysterious Knights Templar? What violation of the Laws of Honor does Anne commit in this chapter and how is it related to Austen's sister Cassandra? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this episode of My Cousin Jane. If you like the show, pleas...
Ian Cumming MBE, RAF Veteran & CEO Erskine
Land, Sea & Air - Stories from the Armed Forces - February 24, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour“I joined the RAF during the Cold War in 1986… around the time of Frankie Goes to Hollywood and the threat of… thermo-nuclear war.” After going down the pilot route, it became apparent where Ian was more suited, “…the RAF Regiment who seemed larger than life… I met their Commanding Officer who...
All About the Upper Assembly Rooms - Persuasion Chapter 20
My Cousin Jane - February 19, 2022 05:00 - 10 minutesWe go to a concert with Anne and friends as we tour the Upper Assembly Rooms in Bath. Just how accurate are the movie adaptations of Persuasion? Who is the inimitable Miss Larolles and why does Anne compare herself to this woman? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this episode of M...
Milsom Street and Molland’s - Persuasion Chapter 19
My Cousin Jane - February 12, 2022 05:00 - 6 minutesWhy is Milsom Street so popular in Jane Austen's writing? What exactly did they sell at Molland's? And why are we going to a concert? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this episode of My Cousin Jane. If you like the show, please consider donating, subscribing to our newsletter.
Peter Kelly, Royal Marine & CEO at imployable
Land, Sea & Air - Stories from the Armed Forces - February 10, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour“I lost my purpose at that point… I had no mission and I really started contemplating what I'd done wrong. I couldn't go back…” A far cry from Entrepreneur of the Year, Peter’s transition from the Royal Marines to the business world was challenging, “I joined a company... my first foray into c...
Letters, Epistles, and Gout - Persuasion Chapter 18
My Cousin Jane - February 05, 2022 05:00 - 8 minutesHow did the mail work in Regency times? Was Jane Austen an epistolary novelist? Why is Bath the place to go for Gout? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this episode of My Cousin Jane. If you like the show, please consider donating, subscribing to our newsletter.
Rheumatic Fever and Westgate Buildings - Persuasion Chapter 17
My Cousin Jane - January 29, 2022 05:00 - 8 minutesWhat exactly is rheumatic fever and how was it treated in Regency times? What's wrong with living in Westgate buildings? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this episode of My Cousin Jane. If you like the show, please consider donating, subscribing to our newsletter.
Lieutenant Commander Oli Brown
Land, Sea & Air - Stories from the Armed Forces - January 27, 2022 10:00 - 51 minutes“I'm a Lieutenant Commander Serving in the Royal Navy, Serving a full, capable career. Oh, by the way, I have HIV.” Oli found out by accident and his 2019 diagnosis came as a complete shock. His first 3 thoughts were: What is my life going to be like? When am I going to die? And do I sti...
What Sir Walter and King George III had in common, plus Regency Titles - Persuasion Chapter 16
My Cousin Jane - January 22, 2022 05:00 - 12 minutesWhat did Sir Walter and King George III have in common? What is the proper form of address for Lady Darymple? Why is Miss Carteret not Miss Darymple? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this episode of My Cousin Jane. If you like the show, please consider donating, subscribing to ...
What Sir Walter, King George III, and Regency Titles - Persuasion Chapter 16
My Cousin Jane - January 22, 2022 05:00 - 12 minutesWhat did Sir Walter and King George III have in common? What is the proper form of address for Lady Darymple? Why is Miss Carteret not Miss Darymple? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this episode of My Cousin Jane. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/mycousinjane)
A Tour of Bath with Sir Walter - Persuasion Chapter 15
My Cousin Jane - January 15, 2022 05:00 - 8 minutesWhat made Camden Place such an interesting place to live? Why was it called Camden Place? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this episode of My Cousin Jane. If you like the show, please consider donating, subscribing to our newsletter.
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