British Army veterans Taff & Johno chat with MILITARY veterans and civilians worldwide, telling their unique stories.
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From the Frontlines to Punchlines
From surviving a helicopter crash and being shipwrecked off the coast of Africa, to staring down the barrel of a gun in America, Nick’s journey is one of resilience, chaos, and unexpected comedy.
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Falling Soldiers & Spice Girls
RAF Caribbean Aces of WWII
We chatted with On Parade’s Neil Davies, a former Parachute Regiment soldier, award-winning filmmaker, and stand-up comic turned writer, about making a film with the Spice Girls and his thrilling novel, Falling Soldiers.
Meet Maureen Dickson, a former U.S. Realtor, TV presenter, producer, and oral historian. Her passion for history deepened after a life-changing conversation with her terminally ill father about the war years. Inspired by his stories, Maureen set out to document the experiences of Caribbean ex-servicemen, preserving their legacy for future generations.
the fallen wwi gunner
shot at dawn
Former Royal Artillery veteran and On Parade UK co-host Johno made a Remembrance wreath at the famous Poppy Factory in Richmond to personally lay it on Gunner Manley's grave at the Poperinghe New Military Cemetery, Belgium. But who was he?
During World War I, 306 British and Commonwealth soldiers were executed for desertion and other capital offences. Herbert Morris, age 17, was one of them. On Parade visited the National Memorial. Arboretum in Staffordshire, England, and travelled to the Poperinge Death Cells in Belgium to learn more.
London College of Music COLLABORATES WITH ON PARADE
On Parade went to the University of West London to interview Dr Cathy Sloan, Senior Lecturer in Applied and Socially Conscious Theatre, and Greg Smith, Lecturer in Music Technology. the London College of Music (LCM).
Inspired by an On Parade episode, 'Spinning The Decks' with Under the Sun DJ Jamie Micklefield, Cathy and Greg are now pioneering two music courses for veterans at the London College of Music (LCM).
I would like to wish Neil, and Johno continued success with their work and podcast, helping veterans.
Leo Docherty MP - Former Minister for Defence People and Veterans
