Our guest today is Al Murray, aka the Pub Landlord and the host of We Have Ways of Making You Talk, a podcast all about the Second World War which is one of the UK's most successful history podcasts. In this conversation, Al talks to Gyles about his family history, which is steeped in war stories and tales of derring do, espionage and also some tragedy. He is also descended from the great Victorian writer, William Makepeace Thackeray, satirist and author of Vanity Fair. From this rich history emerges young Al, who tells Gyles about his unhappiness at prep school, his love of drama, and his hatred of games. He talks about going to university, and starting out as a comic on the scene in 90s London. The We Have Ways Festival takes places this weekend, in Buckinghamshire. Tickets available here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/we-have-ways-fest-2026-tickets-1981185669670 The Pub Landlord is on tour, tickets available here: https://thepublandlord.com/ LINKS: Rosebud Archive - https://www.rosebudpodcast.co.uk/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/therosebudpodcast/?hl=en Rosebud Reflections - https://www.facebook.com/groups/782397874458836 PATREON - JOIN THE ROSEBUD FAMILY! https://www.patreon.com/cw/Rosebud #gylesbrandreth #rosebudpodcast #rosebud #almurray #thepublandlord #wwii #wehaveways