{"podcast":{"title":"Bloomin' Legends with Johnny Vaughan & Gavin Woods","slug":"bloomin-legends-with-johnny-vaughan-gavin-woods-7236779","podcast_index_feed_id":7236779,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/bloomin-legends/","website_url":"https://bloomin-legends.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/28a13613-7bdc-46be-9b10-2b32c6ab14f4/1AzRrbr2I6eO6Rw78I98K-AL.jpg","author":"Global","episode_count":89,"summary":"Join mates Johnny Vaughan and Gavin Woods as they uncover the jaw-dropping stories of history’s boldest icons and unsung heroes. From outrageous escapades to ingenious breakthroughs, every episode is packed with legendary tales you didn’t learn in school (but wish you had). With sharp wit and a shared sense of curiosity, Johnny and Gav turn history into a rollercoaster of laughs and surprises. Whether it’s daring escapes, bizarre inventions, or the quirky habits of history’s game-changers, you’ll be hooked on their unique take on the past. Perfect for history buffs, comedy lovers, and anyone who enjoys a cracking good story, Bloomin’ Legends is your new favourite podcast for unforgettable adventures through time. Get in touch with @BloominLegends on tik tok & Instagram. For advertising opportunities on this podcast email: dax@global.com Bloomin' Legends is a Global Production, produced by Ben Fairclough.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-17T12:19:46.934840+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bloomin-legends-with-johnny-vaughan-gavin-woods-7236779"},"episode":{"title":"The British Officer Who ATTACKED A TANK With An Umbrella?! - Digby Tatham-Warter","slug":"the-british-officer-who-attacked-a-tank-with-an-umbrella-digby-tatham-warter","published_at":"2026-05-13T02:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bloomin-legends-with-johnny-vaughan-gavin-woods-7236779/the-british-officer-who-attacked-a-tank-with-an-umbrella-digby-tatham-warter","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bloomin-legends-with-johnny-vaughan-gavin-woods-7236779","url":"https://bloomin-legends.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/1e0eb760-615f-4e3f-a0f4-1e3f7acf4992.mp3?aw_0_1st.showid=14abdfd8-4e8f-4e93-b149-a53f40686052&aw_0_1st.episodeid=1e0eb760-615f-4e3f-a0f4-1e3f7acf4992","summary":"He wore a bowler hat, carried an umbrella into battle, and somehow used it to stop a tank. In this episode, Johnny Vaughan and Gavin “The Woodman” Woods take on Major Digby Tatham-Warter - the wildly eccentric British officer who became one of the most unforgettable heroes of the Second World War. From Arnhem to Operation Pegasus, his story is full of courage, chaos and levels of Britishness that should be impossible. What you’ll hear in this episode: ☂️ The officer with the umbrella – why Digby Tatham-Warter carried a brolly into war, and how it became one of the strangest practical decisions in military history 🪖 Arnhem and Operation Market Garden – how he led his men through some of the fiercest fighting of the war 🚓 The tank incident – the extraordinary moment Digby charged a German tank and used his umbrella in a way nobody could have predicted 🚲 Escape, disguise and resistance – how he escaped capture, posed as a Dutch civilian, and helped organise the rescue of stranded Allied soldiers behind enemy lines If you love World War 2 stories, British war heroes, military legends and unbelievable true stories, this episode of Bloomin’ Legends is for you. Got a legend you want us to cover? 📩 Send it to: bloominlegends@global.com 📲 Follow us on TikTok & Instagram: @BloominLegends 🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bloominlegends Listen to all episodes on Global Player, download the app, or visit www.globalplayer.com Bloomin’ Legends is a Global production Produced by Ben Fairclough New episodes are released every Wednesday & Sunday. Subscribe to never miss an episode!","meta_description":"He wore a bowler hat, carried an umbrella into battle, and somehow used it to stop a tank. In this episode, Johnny Vaughan and Gavin “The Woodman” Woods t…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2486,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/bloomin-legends-with-johnny-vaughan-gavin-woods-7236779/episodes/the-british-officer-who-attacked-a-tank-with-an-umbrella-digby-tatham-warter/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bloomin-legends-with-johnny-vaughan-gavin-woods-7236779/the-british-officer-who-attacked-a-tank-with-an-umbrella-digby-tatham-warter.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}