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The History Podcast

Two men from Nottingham end up on opposite sides in the war in Ukraine, before a chilling encounter in a Donetsk prison changes their lives forever.

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Two Nottingham Lads
Trailer
How two British men from Nottingham end up on opposite sides of the war in Ukraine.
3 mins
Two Nottingham Lads
1. From One Nottingham Man to Another
Two men from Nottingham have a chilling encounter on opposing sides in the Ukraine war.
24 Dec 2025,28 mins
Two Nottingham Lads
2. Damascus to Donetsk
Aiden and Graham's separate paths from Nottingham to Ukraine converge in the Donbas.
31 Dec 2025,28 mins
Two Nottingham Lads
3. Six Weeks in Mariupol
The siege of Mariupol leads to a grim choice for Aiden, and an opportunity for Graham.
07 Jan 2026,28 mins
Two Nottingham Lads
4. Last Days in the Donbas
The final cost of the Donetsk interview becomes clear for Aiden and Graham.
14 Jan 2026,28 mins