The Veteran's Story
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Local veterans recount their varied experiences of serving in the armed forces and the personal challenges they faced on their return to civilian life.
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Episodes
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Ep30, Peter Osborne, Armed Forces Catering
Friday, 19 April 2024
Greg chats to Peter about his time in catering for the masses and now working for blind veterans
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Ep29, Jon Orton, Army Air Corp
Friday, 19 April 2024
Greg chats with Jon about his time in the air investigation flight safety office
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Episode 28, Sgt Richard Brook, D Day Veteran
Thursday, 22 February 2024
Greg talks to D Day Veteran Richard Brook.
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Episode 27, Chris East, Royal Navy
Wednesday, 13 December 2023
Chris East recounts his time in the Royal Navy and the turn his life took after.
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Episode 26, Hayley Harrison, Hospital Nurse
Wednesday, 13 December 2023
In this episode Hayley tells us of her time as an armed forces nurse
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Episode 25, Emma Flint, Blind Veterans UK
Monday, 4 September 2023
Emma Flint talks about the work of Blind Veterans UK
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Episode 24, Cliff Crabtree, British Army
Monday, 4 September 2023
92 year old Cliff chats with Greg Lambert
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Episode 23, Derek Shellnack, Royal Marines
Monday, 3 July 2023
Former Royal Marine Derek Shellnack chats to Greg Lambert
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Episode 22, Dr Graham Blick, Royal British Legion
Monday, 19 June 2023
Greg Chats with Dr Graham Blick from The Royal British Legion
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Episode 21, Kris Bishop, Royal Air Force
Tuesday, 6 June 2023
Kris Bishop talks about the development of the National Services Celebration Weekend
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Episode 20, Mark Lister, Royal Navy
Tuesday, 6 June 2023
Greg speaks with Royal Navy Submariner Commander Mark Lister MBE
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Episode 19 - Gary Kniveton, Royal Marines
Wednesday, 17 May 2023
Greg Lambert talks to Gary about his time in the Royal Marines and since leaving the service.
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Episode 18 - Jacqui Collins, British Army Military Police
Tuesday, 11 April 2023
Jacqui chats with Greg Lambert about her 32 year career in the British Army.
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Episode 17 - Warwick (Rick) Hardy, Royal Air Force.
Wednesday, 8 March 2023
Rick chats to Greg Lambert about his time in the RAF Regiment
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Episode 16 - Steve Larn, Infantryman, Coldstream Guards
Friday, 10 February 2023
Steve recounts his career in the Coldstream Guards and service in Northern Ireland.
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Episode 15 - Tony Mayor, Bandsman, Queen's Own Highland Regiment
Tuesday, 17 January 2023
Tony tells us of his experience as a Bandsman in both peacetime and in conflict.
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Episode 14 - David Burrell, Senior Aircraftsman, Royal Air Force
Friday, 11 November 2022
David recalls his period of national service during the 1950s and his work as a sheet metal worker and coppersmith
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Episode 13 - James Wakefield, Infantry Officer, Queen's Lancashire Regiment, British Army
Tuesday, 1 November 2022
In this episode James tells us of his time as an infantry officer and losing a best friend in Iraq
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Episode 12 - Keith Shepherd, Driver Instructor Royal Corps of Transport, Staff Sergeant TA
Thursday, 8 September 2022
In this episode we hear from Keith Shepherd about his time in Germany and Ireland.
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Episode 11 - Phil Chamberlain, Radio Telegraphist, British Army Signal Corps
Thursday, 8 September 2022
This episode features Phil Chamberlain who tells us of his time in the Signal Corps
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Episode 10 - Stuart Glover, Radio Telegraphist, British Army Signal Corps
Friday, 19 August 2022
This episode features Stuart Glover who tells us of his brief army career.
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Episode 9 - Gerard Woodburn - Infrantryman, Duke of Lancaster's Regiment British Army
Friday, 5 August 2022
This episode features Gerard Woodburn who shares a candid story of his shortened army career
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Episode 8: Bernadette O'Toole - Corporal, Royal Logistics Corps
Sunday, 24 July 2022
In this episode we hear from Bernadette O'Toole who served around the world in the British Army.
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Episode 7: Craig Fairbrother - Weapons Engineer, Royal Navy Nuclear Submarine Service
Sunday, 10 July 2022
In this episode we meet Craig Fairbrother - Weapons Engineer, Royal Navy Nuclear Submarine Service.
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Episode 6: Darren Clifford - Combat Medical Technician and Psychiatric Nursing Manager
Thursday, 23 June 2022
In this episode we meet Morecambe's Darren Clifford, who served in the British Army as a Combat Medical Technician and Psychiatric Nursing Manager.
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Episode 5: Paul Ward - Medical Technician
Saturday, 7 May 2022
In this episode we hear from Army Combat Medical Technician, Paul Ward.
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Episode 4: John Atkinson - British Army Pioneer Corps
Friday, 29 April 2022
In this episode we meet Morecambe's John Atkinson, who served in the British Army Pioneer Corps.
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Episode 3: Stephen Moore - RAF
Thursday, 14 April 2022
In this episode we hear from Morecambe born RAF veteran, Stephen Moore.
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Episode 2: Craig Harrison - Sgt Major
Wednesday, 6 April 2022
In this episode, we meet Craig Harrison - Sgt Major in the British Army Medical Services
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Episode 1: Chris Findlay - Armoured Engineer
Saturday, 26 March 2022
In this episode, we meet Chris Findlay, a former Armoured Engineer from Lancaster, who shares his fascinating story.