Best Keith Pengelley Podcasts (2025)

This episode explores the occupation of the Channel Islands during World War II, focusing on the experiences of the local population, the impact of food shortages, crime, and acts of defiance. The discussion includes personal accounts from diarists, the significance of the Sark raid Operation Basalt, and the legacy of the occupation in terms of mem…

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Episode 4: Taxation and Spending with Rhona Humphreys & Sofi Noakes 26:11

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Episode 3: Economy with Stuart Jehan and Gavin St Pier 31:44

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SPECIAL - NICK & KATIE TALK TO JENNY O'BRIEN ABOUT HER LATEST BOOK. THE BOOK OF LOST CHILDREN 28:58

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Nick & Katie talk to Jenny O'Brien about her fantastic new book 'The Book of Lost Children' In this conversation, the Jenny discusses her book which marks a departure from her previous crime thrillers to historical fiction. She delves into the emotional challenges of writing about the occupation of Guernsey during World War II, exploring themes of …

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SEPTEMBER 1942 - OPERATION DRYAD, ESCAPE AND TRAITORS 54:59

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This episode explores the impact of military operations, including commando raids and the strategic significance of locations like the Casquets and Alderney. The discussion also highlights the complexities of collaboration and resistance during the German occupation, as well as the challenges faced by local populations. The conversation explores va…

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Episode 2: Housing with Sofi Noakes and Gavin St Pier 30:32

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Episode 1: Tom Rylatt and Stuart Jehan 46:54

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Episode 1: Tom Rylatt and Stuart Jehan kick off our new Forward Guernsey podcast series

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AUGUST 1942 - CRIME WAVE, JITTERY GERMANS, ARP & ESPIONAGE 1:00:32

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This episode explores the various challenges faced by the people of Guernsey & Jersey during August 1942, including a rising crime wave, the role of the Red Cross, transportation changes, the thriving black market, and the impact of occupation on health and nutrition. The discussion also highlights the consequences of resistance against German auth…

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PODCAST JULY 1942 - MUSSOLINI, RADIOS, MONEY, PENSIONS PALAVA, HOSTAGES, RAMROD RAIDS AND MUCH MORE! 57:36

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This episode of the Islands at War podcast delves into the complexities of life during the German occupation of Jersey in July 1942. Through the lens of Louis Guillemette's diary, we explore the impact of leaflet distribution, the thriving black market in Jersey, and the struggles of civilians seeking exemptions for their radios. The episode also d…

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June 1942: A Month of Turmoil 56:36

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In this episode, the hosts delve into the events of June 1942 in Jersey and Guernsey during the German occupation. They discuss various topics including the challenges of movement between the islands, a mysterious cobbler's attempt to return to Jersey, a crime wave involving a young boy, the request for candles from Jersey, the second anniversary o…

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SPECIAL - WILLIAM PENGELLEY 35:43

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For this episode Keith provides a detailed account of William Henry Pengelly's life and naval career, highlighting his experiences from joining the Royal Navy in 1915 through both World Wars, his survival of significant naval battles, and the impact of his service on his family. The narrative is enriched with personal anecdotes and reflections, sho…

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MAY 1942! CONSEQUENCES OF ESCAPE FROM JERSEY, INVASION PREPARATIONS, LAUGHING AT THE GERMANS AND MORE 56:03

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This episode explores the challenges faced during the occupation of the Channel Islands in World War II, focusing on food supply issues, escape attempts, personal stories of individuals affected by the war, and the role of theatre as a form of escapism during difficult times. Delving into various aspects of life during the occupation, including the…

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WERNER RANG - PODCAST SPECIAL WITH HIS GRANDSON ANDY CREBER 17:33

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I had the great pleasure of talking to Andy Creber about his Grandfather Werner Rang. A well-known Sark resident post war. This conversation delves into the remarkable life of Werner Rang, a German medical orderly conscripted during World War II, who served in the Channel Islands. His story is shared by his grandson, Andy, who recounts Werner's exp…

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APRIL 1942 - THE POLICEMEN ARE SENTENCED, MURDER IN SARK, IMPACT OF MALNUTRITION AND MORE 1:00:24

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This episode delves into the daily life and struggles of individuals living under German occupation in Guernsey during World War II. It highlights the challenges of food shortages, the impact of malnutrition on health, and the complexities of justice as seen through a police scandal. Personal anecdotes and historical accounts provide a vivid pictur…

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SPECIAL WITH SIMON DE LA RUE - 80 DAYS TO LIBERATION 19:54

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Nick spoke to Simon De La Rue of the Guernsey Press about his project 80 days to Liberation which started on 18 February and runs all the way to the 80th anniversary of Liberation on 9 May 2025. Find out what the project involves, how he is going about it and how you can get involved. Email Simon on mailto:[email protected] if you have a s…

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MARCH 1942 - THE ENTIRE GUERNSEY POLICE FORCE ARE ARRESTED, GERMAN SECRET POLICE, ALDERNEY EVENTS AND A FUNNY STORY FROM JERSEY! 1:00:22

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March is a busy month with a lot going on! Not least the whole of the Guernsey Police Force being arrested. We talk about how this happened. A bit about the German Police and their methods. A funny story from Jersey! Alderney goings on! There are a couple of articles about the arrest of the Police and what happened, including a film. You can find t…

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FEBRUARY 1942 EPSIODE IS OUT! WE TALK SOME DIFFICULT TOPICS PLUS THIEVES, RATS, SPANIARDS AND MORE. 1:01:03

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February 1942 had some fairly depressing and difficult topics for us to discuss not least the eighth Jewish Order. They are important to discuss and particularly as this episode was recorded during the week of the 80th Anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. We also talk about the impact of the occupation on the mental health of Channel Islande…

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GNet Radio presents 3 Men In A Shed - Show 13 57:21

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For their first podcast in 2025, the 3 Men each select 5 songs about "New Beginnings" and also touch upon music hopes for the year ahead. 15 track Spotify Playlist also available - 3 Men In A Shed Show 13By Gnet Radio - 3 Men In A Shed

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JANUARY 1942 - RAF AIR RAID ON ST PETER PORT AND A NEW YEAR TRAGEDY! 56:39

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This episode we talk about the attack on German shipping in the harbour. It was a spectacular low-level attack by three Beauforts of 82 Squadron Coastal Command. Listen to me talk about the raid and the death of a local man who was a crane driver. For some photographs of the raid taking place and the resultant damage take a look at the two articles…

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USE OF THE LOCAL LANGUAGE GUERNÉSIAIS, A FORM OF NORMAN FRENCH, DURING THE OCCUPATION 1:05:39

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Nick had a brainwave that it might be fun to explore the use of the local language, Guernésiais, Pronounced 'JEHR-nehz-yay', it is also known as 'Guernsey French' or 'patois'. It is a form of Norman French, which evolved from the Vulgar Latin spoken in the region when it was part of the Roman Empire. There was only one man for the job of coming in …

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DECEMBER 1941 - CHRISTMAS COMPARISONS, MILITARY ACTIVITY HOTS UP, A HUGE GUN, UNWELCOME GUESTS, FOOD AND MORE 55:37

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It is the December 1941 episode and we look at what Christmas was like for different families and across the Channel Islands. We talk about food and some of the crazy prices being paid for livestock, difficulties in obtaining some some essentials. Military activity hots up and the barrels are delivered for the huge Mirus Battery. This unfortunately…

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BOXING DAY SPECIAL - A VISIT TO GUERNSEY WITH SPECIAL GUEST CERI THOMAS 26:26

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This episode Nick talks to Ceri Thomas who visited Guernsey recently. Ceri gives a visitors perspective on the Occupation. Thanks to Ceri for taking the time to record this. Send us a text Follow us on Twitter here or Facebook here. If you want to email in a question send it to [email protected]. Alternatively you can send us a text with the l…

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NOVEMBER 1941! ESPIONAGE, FRITZ TODT PAYS A VISIT, A TRAGIC ACCIDENT, SPITFIRES AND THE FRENCH RUN AMOK! 1:00:45

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It is November 1941 and there is a lot going on! Dr Fritz Todt visits the Channel Islands to assess what fortifications. French workers arrive and then protest before running amok in Town. We talk about espionage and the arrest of William 'Bill' Symes who was arrested for smuggling information out of Guernsey about the German occupation and forces.…

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GNet Radio presents 3 Men In A Shed - Show 12 57:20

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...Where the 3 "Wise" Men each contemplate five choices of seasonal fayre and also consider a few personal Christmas musical moments. Ho bloody Ho!By Gnet Radio - 3 Men In A Shed

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AUTHOR THERESA LE FLEM TALKS ABOUT HER NOVEL ABOUT THE GERMAN OCCUPATION 25:57

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In a special episode author Theresa Le Flem popped into the studio to talk about her novel "A Sea of Barbed Wire: Fear, romance and betrayal in Occupied Guernsey" which can be purchased from the Lexicon, the Candie Museum Gift shop, and the Guernsey Information Bureau or Writer’s Block if you live in Guernsey or from Amazon here. Send us a text Fol…

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OCTOBER 1941 - KOMMANDANTS, REVERSE INVASION THREATS, NEUTRAL CITIZENS, AND A BIT OF DEVIATION! 59:29

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You can find photos and links to things we talked about here. Its October 1941 and the Germans are worried about a British attempt to retake the Channel Islands. We had a couple of clarifications and corrections that we talked about. One being the American officer who was in fact Canadian. We reference Operation Attaboy which was planned earlier in…

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BOOK SPECIAL WITH STEVE FOOTE - CHIEF EXECUTIVE PRIAULX LIBRARY AND OWNER BLUE ORMER PUBLISHING 57:25

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In this episode Keith talks to Steve Foote of Blue Ormer Publishing and Chief Executive of the Priaulx Library. They talk about the following books which you can buy. Guernsey Occupation Diaries 1940-45 - Reverend Douglas Ord (edited John Nettles) The Silent War -Frank Falla Guernsey Under German Rule - Ralph Durand Life in Occupied Guernsey - Ruth…

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GNet Radio presents 3 Men In A Shed - Show 11 1:06:30

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...Where the 3 Men each pick songs from some favourite releases acquired in 2024, whether that be new albums, reissues, or just "some old" purchased this year. As ever, accompanying Playlist available on Spotify.By Gnet Radio - 3 Men In A Shed

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SEPTEMBER 1941 - ESCAPE FROM JERSEY, A TUNNEL TO FRANCE, GERMANY'S GOT TALENT AND MUCH MORE! 1:01:41

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In the September 1941 edition we cover a number of aspects of events that month. As requested by many people we have expanded the podcast to include regular Jersey content so each month going forward there will a more about Jersey. We kick off this episode with the incredible escape of Denis Vibert from Jersey in a tiny boat. Moving on to some rumo…

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GNet Radio presents 3 Men In A Shed - Show 9 1:13:45

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...in which the 3 Men put forward 5 tracks each on a (sometimes rather vague!) theme of "Magic". Accompanying 15-track Playlist available on Spotify - GNetRadio.com 3 Men In A Shed Show 9 We also discuss favourite fillum scores and/or soundtracks. If you wish to hear us talk about a musical topic, just let us know...…

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GNet Radio presents 3 Men In A Shed - Show 10 1:06:57

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Gratuitous chat and violins! In this, our tenth podcast, the 3 men discuss some of their most memorable live gigs, and - for the main feature - each select five favourite songs containing violins... Accompanying 15-track Spotify Playlist available through GNet Radio.com 3 Men In A Shed Show 10.By Gnet Radio - 3 Men In A Shed

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Recommended Books - with Tim Osborne. Tour Guide and Historian. 56:37

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In this episode Keith talks to Tim Osborne of Tim's Guided Walks about his recommended books about the German occupation. Tim tells us why these books are so important to him and how they help his tour guiding. Some are out of print but can be obtained from the internet. First book is Ernie Gavey's guide to Fortifications which you can find here Se…

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AUGUST 1941 - IT’S THE ECONOMY STUPID! PLUS SOME STRANGE ORDERS, HORSES, A PATOIS SPEAKING GERMAN, AND MORE 57:50

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August 1941 - In this episode Keith and Nick look at the German reliance on horses. Then move on to how the Germans ruined the economy and left the Channel Islands virtually bankrupt. British banks lent money to the Channel Islands governments. The unusual story of a German who was fluent in Guernésiais (Patois) and the mystery surrounding this. If…

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GNet Radio presents 3 Men In A Shed - Show 8 1:07:32

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...Where we go all Autumnal on you. Discussion of 5 songs each, with an (often vague!) Autumn theme/vibe. As ever, Spotify Playlist available: gnetradio.com 3 Men In A Shed Show 8 We also take a look at favourite music films...By Gnet Radio - 3 Men In A Shed

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SPECIAL - TIM OSBORNE - THE SARK LANCASTER, RAF TYPHOON RAIDS, ALDERNEY AND RAILWAYS! 57:41

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In this episode Nick chats to Tim Osborne about the Lancaster that landed in Sark, the RAF Typhoon raids on the radars at Fort George, what went at the camps in Alderney and the German railway in Guernsey. Tim is a tour guide, historian and commercial pilot. You can find some of his videos here. He tells the incredible story of the Lancaster that l…

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GNet Radio presents 3 Men In A Shed - Show 7 1:09:08

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The 3 Men are back together in the shed! In this episode, we discuss: - listenings since last we met - 5 tracks each: - "Latin music from New York" - David Sylvian - Zappa! - favourite music books As ever, 15 tracks on a Spotify Playlist - 3 Men In A Shed Show 7By Gnet Radio - 3 Men In A Shed

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JULY 1941 V SIGN CAMPAIGN AND CONSEQUENCES! RAF RAIDS ON GUERNSEY AND LISTENERS QUESTIONS 59:41

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It is July 1941, and the V sign campaign really takes hold in Guernsey. We talk in depth about what happened and the ramifications for the local population. The German occupiers make themselves look a bit silly much to the amusement of the locals. We also talk about RAF bombing raids that happened on the island that month and the damage they caused…

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GNet Radio presents 3 Men In A Shed - Show 6 58:56

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With Simon and Martin not available, Keith hosts a "2 Men In A Shed" one-off podcast, discussing with Patrick Devaney the latter's favourite music, his recordings as Citizen-X and his "Stompin' At The Savoy And Other Guernsey Venues, 1970-2000" Facebook group. Accompanying Spotify Playlist: GNetRadio.com 3 Men In A Shed Show 6…

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JUNE 1941! BATTERIE STRASSBURG, MORE TROOPS, HOUSING, FOOD AND THE THIRD JEWISH ORDER. 58:22

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Keith and I can't believe we have covered a year of the the Occupation this episode! There was a lot going on some of which was a bit disturbing to say the least. We talk about one of the first concrete and extensive gun batteries in Guernsey. Batterie Strassburg up at Jerbourg is a complex of 64 different positions around the Jerbourg headland. Ho…

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A Special - Nick talks to Dr Philip Blood about the occupation of the Channel Islands. Resistance, Collaboration and more! 1:09:40

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Nick was delighted to be invited to talk to the well known historian and author Dr Philip Blood about the German occupation of the Channel Islands during the Second World War. Phil has written a number of books and contributes to the Fallout Sub stack. Please do go and take a look at the Substack site and if you like the content subscribe. It was a…

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GNet Radio presents 3 Men In A Shed - Show 5 1:07:00

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In Show 5, we each offer-up 5 songs: - Bill Nelson - Gil Scott-Heron - "Inglorious Racket" Accompanying Playlist on Spotify - GNet Radio 3 Men In A Shed Show 5 We also each discuss 3 of our favourite gigs. Let us know what you think: [email protected] Gnet Radio - 3 Men In A Shed

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MAY 1941! IDENTITY CARDS, FISH FURY, A SINGSONG IN SARK, A MAD IRISHMAN, SEIZED LAND AND MUCH MORE! 57:17

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We start off with controversial suggestions as to rationing of Fish which caused a fuss in the Guernsey Evening Press. Jurat (and later Sir) John Leale headed up the controlling committee after Ambrose Sherwill was arrested, see our podcast episodes September 1940, October 1940, November 1940 and December 1940 if you want to understand that saga! T…

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GNet Radio presents 3 Men In A Shed - Show 4 1:01:25

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This time, we discuss favourite live albums, and choose our own 5-track playlists: - "(White Man) In Hammersmith Palais" - Mose Allison - The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band 15-track Playlist can be found on Spotify - just look for GNet Radio 3 Men In A Shed. Comments to [email protected] Gnet Radio - 3 Men In A Shed

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April 1941 - A Hurricane Pilot, Shots Fired, Tragedy in Saints Bay, Rationing, and much more. 55:31

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It is April 1941. The Channel Islands are in their tenth month of being occupied by the German forces. In this episode we cover the Hurricane pilot Sgt Robert Stirling who bailed out of his Hurricane and landed on the small island oof Lihou. As mentioned in the podcast there is an excellent documentary called “Stirling’s War” which you can find her…

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GNet Radio presents 3 Men In A Shed - Show 3 57:34

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We've been allowed back! For Show 3, some well-chosen cover versions (5 each) and our memorable moments from The Old Grey Whistle Test. Bouquets and brickbats to [email protected] Gnet Radio - 3 Men In A Shed

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March 1941 - Sabotage, Hidden Aircraft, Guard Duty & Disruption at the Airport! 57:41

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In this episode we talk March 1941 of the Occupation of Guernsey in the Channel Islands. We cover off the end of joke that made the Germans look daft but got too teenage maids in trouble. We look at the impact of sabotage when some phone lines get cut at the airport. Also the impact of sabotage that the RAF did before they left and subsequent bombi…