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Watching War Films with My Dad

By: Al Murray
Narrated by: Al Murray
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Al Murray's (AKA The Pub Landlord) musing on his childhood where his fascination with history and all things war began

Have you ever watched a film with someone who, at the most dramatic scene, argues that the plane on screen hasn't been invented yet? Or that the tank rumbling towards the hero at the end of the film is the wrong tank altogether? Al Murray is that someone. Try as he might, he can’t help himself.

Growing up in the 1970s, Al, with the help of his dad, became fascinated with the history of World War Two. They didn’t go to football; they went to battlefields. Because like so many of his generation whose childhood was all about Airfix, Action Man and Where Eagles Dare, he grew up in the cultural wake of the Second World War.

Part memoir, part life obsession, this is Al Murray musing on what he knows best. And he’s sure to tell you things about history that you were never taught at school.

©2013 Al Murray (P)2013 Random House Audiobooks Entertainment & Performing Arts Film & TV Military Entertainment War Funny Inspiring Witty Heartfelt Thought-Provoking Feel-Good

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Would you listen to Watching War Films with My Dad again? Why?

It is a very human account of boyish fascination with WW2 and a joy to hear.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Watching War Films with My Dad?

His take on Arnhem and Montgomery made me re think my understanding of both, and his account of a double Victoria Cross winner was magic.

Which character – as performed by Al Murray – was your favourite?

Himself as a boy, a son, a young man, a father and an historian was the perfect mix.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I did

Any additional comments?

A true joy to read.

Al Murray is a great historian.

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Less comedic than I expected but light hearted and very informative. Worth a second listen.

More compelling than I expected.

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First audio book that I have listened from start to the end All Murray is funny and poignant at the same time well worth getting the book if your into your history

all nmurray

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A funny and intelligent look at the growing up of a man coupled with some history and a bit of stuff about war films. Caught myself smiling at some of the stories on several occasions, which whilst driving and listening probably made me look insane to other drivers on the road.

funny and intelligent

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I do like Al Murray so I may be biased, but I really liked this. The story was more than just Murray family stories, with some proper history in there too. It's not pub landlord, rather, a well considered collection of history and anecdotes and some thought provoking stuff.

A good buy

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