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19/04/2024

This splendid picture of who died 200 years ago today, can be found in Athens at . In , Byron is renowned to this day as a great and good man ... here is a podcast I made about the poet adventurer late last year ...

https://soundcloud.com/harrowassociation/a-history-of-harrow-in-ten-object-5-byrons-fob-seal/s-AWWJiLjwr6x?si=1719338f2f1142f6a158e8295455cfc0&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

27/03/2024

Adventurer, war hero and writer, Patrick Leigh Fermor’s life is the stuff of legends.

In this edition of The Oldie Podcast, marking the 80th anniversary of one of the most daring SOE operations of the Second World War, the kidnap of Major General Heinrich Kreipe by the Greek Andartes led by Sir Patrick Leigh Fermor, then a Major serving with SOE, I talk to General Sir Michael Jackson, Chief of the General Staff 2003 - 2006, about the challenges, achievements and legacy of one of the most notable episodes of World War Two - an escapade of Elizabethan proportion, immortalised by W Stanley “Billy” Moss, Leigh Fermor’s second in command, in his 1950 book, "Ill Met by Moonlight" which, later, was made into a popular film starring Dirk Bogarde.

To listen:

https://www.theoldie.co.uk/podcasts/listen-to-harry-bucknell-on-patrick-leigh-femors-capture-of-general-kreipe-one-of-the-most-daring-and-dashing-expeditions-of-the-second-world-war-in-1944

15/01/2024

UKRAINE, GAZA & BRITISH MILITARY INTERVENTION

As Armed Forces recruitment continues to decline and this morning, in an interview reminiscent of the great comedy sketches by Bird and Fortune when Grant Shapps was forced to admit that you do actually need a crew to man a , I am reminded of ’s speech to the House of Commons shortly after the had been invaded by Argentina, as she imposed an immediate Maritime Exclusion Zone round the islands and despatched a Task Force …

“Mr Speaker, Sir, … diplomatic efforts are more likely to succeed if they are backed by military strength …”

My guest for the January edition of is journalist and noted war correspondent , whose writing, despite his protestations to the contrary, ranks readily with the likes of Martha Gellhorn, Norman Lewis or Richard Dimbleby.

Featuring Tim Bentinck reading one of Anthony’s despatches, our conversation, which begins by discussing the changing nature of modern warfare includes discussion on , and some chilling home truths about the 's capability.

To listen:

In this edition of our General Talk podcast, host Harry Bucknall talks to Anthony Loyd, The Times’ senior foreign correspondent,...

14/01/2024

Making Programme Two in was not easy - not only did and I stumble into a minefield of heraldic terms and definitions but, recording outside, we became the focus of public attention. As a result I can now tell people where the 11 Plus Exam Centre is, the toilets are located and the nearest parking can be found. Handy, given this episode is about the Lion which sits at the heart of the Harrow crest. I hope you enjoy the programme.

https://soundcloud.com/harrowassociation/a-history-of-harrow-in-ten-objects-object-2-the-lion

13/01/2024

Education, Education, Education.

Going to Harrow School was a privilege, not a right and my great good fortune. Over the last year, with , Dale Vargas and Headmaster, , I was lucky enough to produce and present . It proved to be a demanding, challenging and informative journey from 's of 1572 to the present day - but one I would not have missed for the world, even if it did stretch my diminutive brain to the limit. With readings and titles by Tim Bentinck, this is the story of a school whose reach is not just across London but the globe. As always, I hope you enjoy the programme.

Episode 1, the Royal Charter.

https://soundcloud.com/harrowassociation/a-history-of-harrow-in-ten-objects-object-1-the-royal-charter

24/03/2023

BOSWELL BOOK FESTIVAL

Hear Malcolm MacGregor talk about & his new book at on Sunday 14th May, at 1030.

To buy tickets: https://boswellbookfestival.co.uk/2023/events/296

Malcolm MacGregor Photography

24/03/2023

NEW BOOK - THE NAMIB - MALCOLM MACGREGOR

International landscape photographer, Malcolm MacGregor's new book is a photographic journey thru the Namib Desert.

is the latest in a succession of critically acclaimed titles covering the isles of Scotland and Oman.

To buy The Namib visit: https://www.malcolmmacgregor.photo/books

(Malcolm MacGregor Photography)