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Never Mind The Dambusters

Jane Gulliford Lowes, James Jefferies

Booking Overview

This is a specialist interview podcast about RAF Bomber Command, the Second World War air war, military aviation, and aircraft history, typically featuring authors, historians, aviation specialists, filmmakers, and veterans' family members. Suitable pitches include published military historians, researchers with original archival findings, aircraft restoration or recovery experts, engineers, and creators of historically focused films or books; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need strong subject expertise and a clear connection to Bomber Command or wartime aviation.

Metrics

Episodes: 83

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: United Kingdom

YouTube: 347 subscribers

Instagram: 548 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

gullifordlowes@gmail.com

janelowes@rocketmail.com

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Host

Jane Gulliford Lowes - Historian and author specializing in RAF Bomber Command and the human experiences of the Second World War air war.

James Jefferies - Historian and author focused on RAF Bomber Command, military aviation, and the aircraft, operations, and people of the Second World War.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Published military aviation historians, authors with original research, former military or aviation professionals, aircraft restoration and recovery specialists, historical filmmakers, engineers, and experts with a direct connection to RAF Bomber Command or wartime aviation.
Required Achievements:  
Published books on military aviation or wartime history, Original archival or historical research, Professional military or aviation experience, Leadership of aircraft recovery or preservation projects, Creation of historically focused films or other public history projects

Recent Guest Discussions

Michael Napier - Lancaster Squadron Operations, Wartime Ground Crews, Aircrew Experiences, And Comparisons Between Lancaster And Tornado Operations.

Dan Sharp - Luftwaffe Bomber Development, German Bomber Strategy, Aircraft Requirements, Guided Weapons, Long-range Bombing Concepts, And Late-war Jet Projects.

Sean Feast - The Life Of RAF Observer Stanley Booker, The Buchenwald 'terror Flyers,' Wartime Captivity, The Berlin Airlift, And Post-war Intelligence Work.

Dave King - The Recovery Of Lancaster Nd587 'easy Elsie,' Wartime Aircraft Archaeology, Expedition Logistics, Engineering Challenges, And Preservation Ethics.

Zoe Lewin - Producing An Independent Bomber Command Film, Historical Authenticity, Working With Historic Aircraft, And Preserving Veterans' Stories On Screen.

Recent Topics

History, Military History, Raf Bomber Command, Aviation History, World War Ii

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Never Mind The Dambusters
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Episode 78 - Churchill's Pirates, Pathfinders and Kamikaze Hunters, with Will Iredale

October 06, 2026

Send us a message or question! In this episode of Never Mind the Dambusters, Jane Gulliford Lowes is joined by bestselling author and journalist Will Iredale to talk about his new book, Churchill’s Pirates.The book tells the story of the Royal Naval Patrol Service – the men who served in what was effectively a navy within the Royal Navy. Many were fishermen, trawlermen and civilian sailors who found themselves recruited into dangerous wartime work, operating small vessels around the British c...

Episode 77 - LANCASTER: 24 Hours on a Squadron, with Mike Napier

September 22, 2026

Send us a message or question! The Lancaster is probably the most recognisable aircraft associated with RAF Bomber Command. But what did an ordinary 24 hours actually look like on a Lancaster squadron?In this episode of Never Mind the Dambusters, Jane Gulliford Lowes is joined by military aviation historian and author Michael Napier to explore the Lancaster not simply as an aircraft, but as the centre of a vast organisation of people, preparation and expertise.Mike's new book, Lancaster:...

Episode 76 Secret Projects of the Luftwaffe, with Dan Sharp

September 08, 2026

Send us a message or question! Jane Gulliford Lowes welcomes author, editor, and aviation historian Dan Sharp to dig into the Luftwaffe’s bomber plans, from prewar requirements to late war jet concepts. The conversation focuses on how German bomber strategy was shaped by speed, range, and technological ambition, and why so many of the most advanced ideas never arrived in time.They also unpack the long standing myth around the Heinkel 177 dive bomber requirement, showing how the real story is ...

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Frequently asked questions

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Never Mind The Dambusters
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How do I get in touch with Never Mind The Dambusters?

Never Mind The Dambusters is hosted by Jane Gulliford Lowes and James Jefferies. Its publicly listed emails are gullifordlowes@gmail.com and janelowes@rocketmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Never Mind The Dambusters?

The publicly listed emails for Never Mind The Dambusters: gullifordlowes@gmail.com and janelowes@rocketmail.com.

How many listeners does Never Mind The Dambusters have?

Podseeker estimates Never Mind The Dambusters reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Never Mind The Dambusters?

Never Mind The Dambusters typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Published military aviation historians, authors with original research, former military or aviation professionals, aircraft restoration and recovery specialists, historical filmmakers, engineers, and experts with a direct connection to RAF Bomber Command or wartime aviation. Common among recent guests: Published books on military aviation or wartime history; Original archival or historical research; Professional military or aviation experience. Recent guests include Michael Napier, Dan Sharp, and Sean Feast.

How hard is it to get booked on Never Mind The Dambusters?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Never Mind The Dambusters cover?

Recent episodes cover History, Military History, Raf Bomber Command, Aviation History, and World War Ii. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

gullifordlowes@gmail.com

janelowes@rocketmail.com

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