We Have Ways of Making You Talk: New Histories of the Second World War – The Official Book from the Hit Podcast

by Al Murray, James Holland (Primary Contributor)

From Alamein to Barbarossa, the war on China to Stalingrad, bestselling authors James Holland and Al Murray will capture readers with the most up to date and pioneering academic research on a host of WWII-related topics.
WORLD IN PERIL will trace the darkest hours of the miracle that was Dunkirk, follow arctic convoys in the North Cape, consider the destruction of Hamburg, and unpick the only thing that ever really frightened Churchill. Like their hugely successful podcast, We Have Ways of Making You Talk, it will delve into the forgotten, hidden and little explained aspects of the war. WORLD IN PERIL is the first book to tie-in with the podcast and will follow a number of the podcast's most successful series.

At once entertaining and illuminating, this is the perfect book for fans of World War II history.

320 pages, Hardcover

Expected publication November 24, 2026

About the author

Alastair James Hay "Al" Murray is an English comedian and TV personality well known for his stand-up persona and quick repartee.

His best-known character is "The Pub Landlord", a mock-xenophobic but stereotypical publican.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Murray

Reviews

[The Bauchler · Rating 3.25 out of 5]

Some of the lesser knows aspects of WWII are examined here.

Very much aimed at those with little or no knowledge of the events discussed.

I'll be honest and say I skipped a couple of chapters, mainly the Pacific Theatre ones.

[Logan Stark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love these two, love the pod, love this book. It felt like an extended podcast episode, expanded in scope and length. Just wonderful.

[Kyle Deller-Law · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really rather good. A perfect entry to the catastrophe of World War 2, and a brilliant advert for the Podcast Al Murray and James Holland host. Twice a week no less. Highly recommend.