Over the next few weeks, the episodes for the the WFA’s MiD podcast that I host and produced. Available via the WFA website or your own podcast provider:
Ep354 – Stephen Sandford – London Irish Rifles in the GW
Broadcast: 1 May 2025
Summary: Discusses the 18th Battalion London Regiment (London Irish) in the early stages of the Great War, covering formation, recruitment, training and their first action at Loos.
Ep355 – Harry Potter – Alexander Paterson and the Bermondsey Battalion
Broadcast: 8 May 2025
Summary: Explores Alexander Paterson’s wartime experience based on his diary and letters, from the front lines to intelligence and recreation work.
Ep356 – Jon Davy – The London Regt and the RFC
Broadcast: 15 May 2025
Summary: Examines the London Regiment’s contribution to the Royal Flying Corps, highlighting personnel and their impact on their original units.
Ep357 – Philipp Cross – A WWI Mystery Reunited After 110 Years
Broadcast: 22 May 2025
Summary: A personal and historical journey linking two families through a WWI trench diary and a lost postcard.
Ep358 – Sarah Paterson – Periodical Publications of the London Regt
Broadcast: 29 May 2025
Summary: Focuses on regimental and trench publications, offering insight into soldiers’ and nurses’ lives during the war.
Ep359 – Nick Jenkins – The British League of Help
Broadcast: 5 June 2025
Summary: Highlights British efforts to help rebuild French towns after WWI, uncovering a lesser-known post-war humanitarian story.
Ep360 – Clive Harris – London TF at Gallipoli
Broadcast: 12 June 2025
Summary: Covers the role of London Territorial units at Gallipoli, examining experiences and key individuals like Billy Cotton and Viscount Stansgate.
Ep361 – Tim Halstead – London Schools and the London TF
Broadcast: 19 June 2025
Summary: Discusses the involvement of Public and Grammar Schools with London Territorial units, using Rolls of Service as a key source.
Ep362 – Charles Fair – 60th Division at Salonika
Broadcast: 26 June 2025
Summary: Explores operations in Salonika, including raids and patrols by 60th Division, and preparation for battles in Palestine.