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Series 2, Episode 11: A Matter of Life and Death
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- Apr 18, 2026
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Summary
This month AJ and Andy review the suspense-filled series two episode A Matter of Life and Death written by Robert Barr which charts the fate of Francois as he tries to prove to Natalie that he too is cut out for evasion work. Along the way they celebrate the guest appearances of Duncan Lamont and Michael Graham Cox and the central performances here of Juliet Hammond-Hill, Nigel Williams and Stephen Yardley. They also debate whether Max truly intended to take over Lifeline and whether he reluctantly betrayed Francois. Elsewhere, as usual we hear Ryan's Reaction, are grateful to Phil for a location spot from Weekend (the bridge on the Rue de Lion: https://www.reflexcity.net/bruxelles/communes/ville-de-bruxelles/laeken/rampe-du-lion/photos) and discuss the historical reality of the betrayal of the Comete evasion line by Jacques Desoubrie: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacques_Desoubrie. AJ also mentions the book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Children-Against-Hitler-Resistance-Heroes/dp/1526764288 If you would like to contact us then please email us on, or send a voicenote to: [email protected] or send us a message on Bluesky: AJ is on secretarmypod.bsky.social while Andy can be found at andypodding.bsky.social. AJ is also on Twitter at @secretarmypod. We'd love to hear from you, especially your takes on the Series 2 finale Day of Wrath or our Series 2 wrap-up episode. Thank you, as ever, for listening and for coming down the line with us. Andy & AJ xxx Next Time: Prisoner of War