Never Mind The Dambusters
Never Mind The Dambusters…It’s The Bomber Command Podcast!
Join historians and authors Jane Gulliford Lowes and James Jefferies as they delve into the world of RAF Bomber Command during the Second World War. In this weekly podcast (episodes released every Wednesday), Jane and James explore strategy, policy, and the events which shaped one of the most controversial campaigns of the war.
Despite their iconic status, Bomber Command's history extends far beyond the famed Dambusters raid of 1943 and the Avro Lancaster. Through insightful discussions, expert analysis of the strategic bombing campaign and first hand accounts by veterans and civilians on the ground, Never Mind the Dambusters offers listeners a comprehensive exploration of Bomber Command's operations and the diverse aircraft it employed, as well as tackling some tough topics.
Jane and James will be joined by leading academics, historians, aircraft enthusiasts, technicians and engineers and veterans' family members. Expect discussions on relevant books and films and a spotlight on a different aircraft in each episode. Please send in your questions to us on X (twitter) at @RAFBomber_Pod and on Instagram at @NeverMindTheDambusters. You can email the show at nmtdambusters@gmail.com.
Never Mind The Dambusters
(EARLY ACCESS) Episode 49 Len Deighton's "Bomber" : Telling Stories, with Adrian Bean
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(Apologies - no James this week due to technical issues!)
This week, Jane is joined by Adrian Bean, a writer and director with a passion for military history. They explore the complexities of RAF Bomber Command, the challenges of adapting Len Deighton's 'Bomber' for BBC radio, and the human stories behind the bombing campaigns of WWII.
Adrian shares insights from his recent works, including the incredible short story collection 'L for Lanc' and the non-fiction work 'What Happened', about a mid-air collision in 1941, and discusses his upcoming novel focusing on the denazification of German POWs post-war.
The conversation delves into the moral questions surrounding warfare and the personal journeys of those involved.
Adrian's books are highly recommended - L for Lanc is just stunning - and you can find them here : https://anothersmallpress.net/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to RAF Bomber Command History
02:29 Adrian Bean's Background and Contributions
06:58 Challenges in Adapting 'Bomber' for Radio
12:01 Exploring 'L for Lanc' and Its Origins
16:44 Themes of Morality and Human Experience in War
18:45 The Burden of Responsibility in War
20:43 The Journey of Research and Discovery
26:56 Emotional Attachments in Writing
34:12 Exploring Denazification and Its Implications
42:46 Show intro.wav
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