England Wins the World Cup

On today’s Saturday Matinee, we read up on one of the most beloved children's authors Roald Dahl, and flip through the hidden chapters of his extraordinary, controversial life. Link to The Secret World of Roald Dahl: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-secret-world-of-roald ...  Show more

February 20, 1939. Thinly disguised as “a mass demonstration for true Americanism”, a Nazi rally takes place in Madison Square Garden, where 20,000 people cheer the rise of Adolf Hitler and spout anti-Semitic rhetoric. This episode originally aired in 2025. Support the show! Join ...  Show more

It’s 1940 and Serbian playboy Duško Popov hopes to sit out World War Two in Belgrade. But when his best friend, Johnny Jebsen shows up at his door to call in an old debt, Popov finds himself sucked into the wartime spy game – as an agent for both Nazi Germany and Britain’s MI6 ...

Sam Mewis and Rog go live right after the final whistle to react to Spain's thrilling 1-0 win against England to secure their first ever Women's World Cup. Plus, Spain's fight for improved treatment from their federation and the historic journey of women's football in England. ...

This episode delves into the intense aerial battles of July 1940 during the Battle of Britain, focusing on the RAF and Luftwaffe's clash over the skies as Germany sought to dominate the English Channel and cripple British shipping and naval power. From fiery dogfights on July 10t ...  Show more

How did Bangladesh separate from Pakistan in 1971? When did India and Pakistan go from sharing intelligence to being at the brink of nuclear war? Why did George Harrison from the Beatles organise a concert for Bangladesh? William and Anita are joined once again by Sam Dalrymple, ...  Show more