1944. Europe is in the grip of the Nazi war machine. But on the shores of Great Britain, thousands of men and women are planning the great fightback. On the beaches, in the skies, out at sea and behind enemy lines... What will it take to turn the tide of the war?
In commemoration of the 80th anniversary, D-Day: The Tide Turns follows the real people involved in the Normandy Landings.
Hosted by Paul McGann. New episodes Thursdays.
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12. The Road to Paris
Jeff Dawson recounts the brutal three-month fight across Normandy after D-Day, culminating in the liberation of Paris.
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11. Angels of Mercy
This episode explores the courageous efforts of nurses, codebreakers, pilots, and medical staff during D-Day, highlighting extraordinary acts of sacrifice and bravery.
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10. Journalists on the Front Line
Journalist Martha Gellhorn and other reporters cover the D-Day invasion, revealing the front-line stories of this pivotal historical event.
24 Jul 2024
9. Katastrophe
Historian Edward White explores the German perspective of D-Day, revealing how Hitler's inaction jeopardized the Nazi response to the Allied invasion.
17 Jul 2024
8. Suicide Squad
Host Paul McGann and his brother Stephen McGann share a personal D-Day story about their father's life-changing experience on Gold Beach.
10 Jul 2024
7. Omaha Beach
Host Jeff Dawson explores the harrowing Omaha Beach landing where American forces nearly faltered before a desperate breakthrough.
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6. The Armada Advances
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5. Crash Landing
Edward White recounts the perilous airborne assault and glider landings of D-Day's opening hours, highlighting the bravery and sacrifices made.
19 Jun 2024
4. The Longest Night…
General Dwight D. Eisenhower and his confidante spend the eve of D-Day wracked with nerves. The Supreme Commander writes a heartfelt letter of apology… to be released if the operation fails. And, from airfields in England, the first Allied planes take to the skies…
A Noiser production, written by Jo Furniss.
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12 Jun 2024
3. Behind Enemy Lines
A mysterious radio broadcast summons help from behind enemy lines. British spies steal their way through France, as Resistance operatives sabotage key German targets. Civilians gather vital intelligence while hiding in plain sight. And a wave of brutal reprisals horrifies the French people…
A Noiser production, written by Jeff Dawson.
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2. An Imperfect Storm
A storm brewing in the Atlantic threatens to scupper the D-Day invasion plans. On the west coast of Ireland, at a remote post office, a woman transmits a crucial report. The Allied Supreme Commander is faced with the toughest decision of his career. And the fate of the world rests on the shoulders of one Scottish weather forecaster…
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3 Jun 2024
1. The Spy Who Fooled Hitler
In the dead of night, two British commandos carry out a daring intelligence gathering mission… right under German noses. President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill set the date for the largest seaborne invasion in history. The Allies hatch an elaborate plan to throw Hitler off the scent - building fake tanks, fake planes, even an entire fake army. And as D-Day approaches, an eccentric double agent sends the most important secret message of his life…
A Noiser production, written by Duncan Barrett.
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D-Day: The Tide Turns - Trailer
The new show from multi-award-winning podcasters, Noiser. Narrated by Paul McGann.
Launching June 6th 2024.
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