Al Murray explains why Madagascar was briefly the most important battleground in World War Two, while James Holland talks us through the output of Nazi radio. Also, why the Ritz served lobster and fine wine throughout the blitz, and the

What was the civilian experience as the Battle of Britain raged in the skies? And how realistic was the German aim to gain air supremacy? Al Murray and James Holland explore the summer of 1940 in further detail. Featured Books:

“December 1941 is the time the decision was made for the physical extermination of all the Jews in Europe” Al and James are joined by Waitman Beorn to discuss the Wannsee Conference and how the Nazis began the Holocaust.

Al Murray joins James Holland to discuss Sicily ‘43 in this special edition of the podcast recorded for Waterstones.