Talks, Radio and Podcasts

  • BBC Radio Oxford

    Sarah chatted with Alex Grundon on BBC Radio Oxford about her book on the role and contributions of the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force in British Air Intelligence during the Second World War.

  • We Have Ways of Making You Talk

    Sarah appeared on We Have Ways of Making You Talk, in conversation with Al Murray and James Holland about the women in RAF Fighter and Bomber Commands in WWII.

    Listen to: We Have Ways of Making You Talk

  • Dan Snow's History Hit Podcast

    Sarah explored the Battle of Britain Bunker at Uxbridge with historian Dan Snow, for an episode of History Hit Podcast.

    Listen to: Dan’s Snow’s History Hit Podcast

  • History Hit Warfare Podcast

    Sarah chatted with Dr James Rogers on the History Hit Warfare Podcast about the use of intelligence at the Battle of Midway

    Listen to: History Hit Warfare Podcast

  • War Studies Podcast

    Sarah was interviewed on the King’s College London Department of War Studies podcast, speaking about the hidden roles of women in Britain’s WWII air victory

    Listen to: War Studies Podcast

  • Their Finest Hour Podcast

    As an Academic Advisor to Oxford University’s ‘Their Finest Hour’ initiative, Sarah chats to Dr Joseph Quinn, project coordinator.

    Listen to: Their Finest Hour Podcast

  • Choiceology Podcast

    Sarah was featured as an expert on the SOE in an episode of the Choiceology Podcast with behavioural scientist Katy Milkman, talking about the importance of memory and information retention techniques in espionage work.

    Listen to: Choiceology Podcast

  • History Hack Podcast

    Sarah was interviewed on the History Hack Podcast about the WAAF in WWII’s intelligence network and the role of women in British Intelligence.

    Listen to: History Hack Podcast

  • War Studies Podcast

    Sarah guest-presented an episode of the KCL Department of War Studies’ podcast, interviewing author Lucy Fisher ahead of the launch of her new book, ‘Women in War’. Episode entitled, ‘Women in the War’.

    Listen to: War Studies Podcast

  • WW2 TV

    Sarah speaks with Paul on WW2TV about the role of women in the Battle of Britain.

    Watch: WW2 TV

  • Damcasters Podcast

    Sarah and Matt talk about women in the WWII air war on the Damcasters Podcast.

    Listen to: Damcasters Podcast

  • The International Churchill Society

    Sarah is invited to speak at the International Churchill Society about the role of Winston Churchill’s daughter, Sarah Oliver, and her WAAF colleagues in British intelligence in WWII.

    Watch: The International Churchill Society

  • BBC History Extra Podcast

    Sarah speaks with BBC History Extra Podcast about the secret work carried out behind the Battle of Britain.

    Listen to: BBC History Extra Podcast

  • Military History Plus

    Sarah speaks to Professor Gary Sheffield and Dr Spencer Jones on the Military History Plus Podcast about her work on the history of Espionage.

    Listen to: Military History Plus

Book Talks

Sarah often gives talks about her research and books. She has spoken at Bletchley Park (where her first book was launched), the Imperial War Museum’s sites, the RAF Museum, and at various academic conferences and universities.

To book a book talk with Sarah, please use the contact form on this website.