Seven thousand ships depart Britain. The King intervenes to prevent Churchill from personally crossing the Channel. On board, soldiers prepare themselves in whatever ways they can - fevered prayers, photos of loved ones, slap-up meals. As dawn

5. Crash Landing

7 days ago 41m

In the dead of night, airborne troops become the first Allied soldiers to set foot in France. Engineless gliders carrying men and equipment crash-land behind enemy lines. A paratrooper lands on a church steeple… yet somehow survives the battle.

4. The Longest Night…

14 days ago 31m 7s

General Dwight D. Eisenhower and his confidante spend the eve of D-Day wracked with nerves. The Supreme Commander writes a heartfelt letter of apology… to be released if the operation fails. And, from airfields in England, the first Allied plan

3. Behind Enemy Lines

21 days ago 41m 28s

A mysterious radio broadcast summons help from behind enemy lines. British spies steal their way through France, as Resistance operatives sabotage key German targets. Civilians gather vital intelligence while hiding in plain sight. And a wave o

2. An Imperfect Storm

28 days ago 35m 13s

A storm brewing in the Atlantic threatens to scupper the D-Day invasion plans. On the west coast of Ireland, at a remote post office, a woman transmits a crucial report. The Allied Supreme Commander is faced with the toughest decision of his ca

1. The Spy Who Fooled Hitler

Jun 3rd, 2024 56m 56s

In the dead of night, two British commandos carry out a daring intelligence gathering mission… right under German noses. President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill set the date for the largest seaborne invasion in history. The Allies hatc

Bonus

TEASER: The Crossword Conundrum

May 31st, 2024 5m 17s

A Surrey headmaster Leonard Dawe receives a visit from MI5. Has this mild-mannered teacher just leaked the top-secret plans for the largest seaborne invasion in history... in a cryptic crossword?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc

Trailer

D-Day: The Tide Turns - Trailer

May 31st, 2024 1m 3s

The new show from multi-award-winning podcasters, Noiser. Narrated by Paul McGann.Launching June 6th 2024.For ad-free listening, join Noiser+. Click the Noiser+ banner to get started with a 7-day free trial. Or, if you’re on Spotify or Androi