Episode 25: Joshua Levine
Best-selling author Joshua Levine talks about the unsung heroes of the Special Air Service (SAS) during World War Two.
Episode 24: Tim Hyams CB OBE
Our Chief Executive, Tim Hyams, talks about the challenges facing the Army’s national charity and the changing nature of the British Army.
Epsiode 23: Andrew Vern Stokes
WO1 Garrison Sergeant Major (GSM) Andrew Vern Stokes, talks about masterminding the military ceremonial arrangements for the state funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Episode 22: General Sir Patrick Sanders
In a fascinating conversation, Sir Patrick covers a broad spectrum of issues affecting the Army’s current role in the international military landscape, the Ukraine conflict and Operation Mobilise.
Episode 21: Maj Gen Alastair Bruce
Our host, Harry Bucknall, talks to Major General Alastair Bruce, Sky News commentator, Governor of Edinburgh Castle, and the Army’s longest-serving General.
Episode 20: Army At The Fringe
Our host Harry Bucknall talks to the British Army in Scotland’s theatre and entertainment company Army At The Fringe.
Episode 19: Joyce Wilding
Episode 18: Waterloo Uncovered
Charity Waterloo Uncovered, which we fund, talks about how battlefield archaeology promotes veterans’ mental health and wellbeing.
Episode 17: Gabby Logan
Gabby Logan talks to broadcaster Simon McCoy about her impressive career as one of the country’s leading sports presenters.
Episode 16: LCpl Corie Mapp
LCpl Corie Mapp talks about his Army career, the challenges he faced after becoming a double amputee and how sport helped him overcome his life changing injuries.
Episode 15: WO1 (AcSM) Colin Kirkwood
WO1 (AcSM) Colin Kirkwood talks about being selected for the prestigious position of Academy Sergeant Major at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS), having joined the Army as a junior soldier aged 16.
Episode 14: Adam Holloway
Adam Holloway, Conservative MP for Gravesham, talks about UK Policy on Afghanistan, Parliament’s work on defence issues, and Global Britain.
Episode 13: General Sir Michael Rose
General Sir Michael Rose shares his recollections of commanding the SAS during the 1980 Iranian Embassy siege and his thoughts on the Army’s twenty years in Afghanistan.
Episode 12: General Sir Mark Carleton-Smith
The Chief of the General Staff speaks about the critical role of the Army during the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact of the Integrated Review 2021 on UK Defence Policy, and women in the Army.
Episode 11: Nick Bashall
War artist and one of England’s leading portrait painters, Nick Bashall, reflects on his time working with the British Army in Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan in a new episode of General Talk.
Episode 10: Clare Balding
Leading broadcaster Clare Balding speaks openly on topics spanning her presenting career; the strong link between the Armed Forces and sport; and how animals can bring strong mental health benefits.
Episode 9: Johnny Mercer
Johnny Mercer, Minister for Defence People and Veterans, discusses support for Commonwealth veterans, suicide and finding politics a challenge.
Episode 8: John Simpson
Leading broadcaster and BBC’s World Affairs Editor John Simpson speaks to Simon McCoy about his wide-ranging experiences at key events in history in this episode of General Talk.
Episode 7: General The Lord Richards
General The Lord Richards discusses the citizenship rights of Commonwealth soldiers, stating that to “ask servicemen and women to pay for the privilege to live in the country they fought for or were prepared to defend is absolutely out of order.”
Episode 6: General Sir James Everard
General Sir James Everard discusses his career in the British Army, his time at NATO and his new appointment as President of ABF The Soldiers’ Charity.
Episode 5: Women in the Army
Women have served in the Army since 1902, but were not able to take on frontline roles until 2016. In this episode, we speak to two Guardsmen, Rhian Morgan and Yasmin Williams, who joined the First Battalion The Welsh Guards in 2020.
Episode 4: General Sir Barney White-Spunner
General Barney White-Spunner discusses his time as Britain’s commanding officer in southern Iraq.
Episode 3: Army Sergeant Major
WO1 Gavin Paton, the Army’s most senior soldier, speaks candidly on the Army's response to COVID-19, women in the Army and recruitment.
Episode 2: Robin Bacon
Robin Bacon, our outgoing Chief of Staff, explores the shape of the military charity sector amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and outlines our work to support the Army family in need.
Episode 1: General Sir Mike Jackson
One of the best known British generals of modern times, General Sir Mike Jackson led British forces in Iraq, UN forces in Kosovo and peacekeeping missions in Bosnia. Hear him talk Kosovo, James Blunt, comradeship and gardening.
