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Mar 31, 2025 1 hr 2 min

H-Hour #257 Nigel Ely – 22SAS

from H-Hour Hosted by Hugh Keir

"No good deed goes unpunished." Nigel Ely joins the H-Hour podcast to share his incredible journey from SAS veteran to war journalist. He recounts his daring escapades, including acquiring a chunk of Saddam Hussein’s statue, navigating the chaos of the Iraq invasion, and the bizarre aftermath back in the UK. The episode also delves into the psychological and social dynamics among Falklands War veterans, the intricacies of military culture, and Nigel's upcoming book projects. A compelling conversation filled with personal anecdotes and profound insights into the life of a soldier and journalist. Follow Nigel via his website https://www.nigelely.com/ and via his Instagram profile: https://www.instagram.com/nigel_ely/ You can also find his book Bring Me The Arse of Saddam at https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bring-Arse-Saddam-Nigel-Ely/dp/0995660506/ Send us Fan Mail This episode is sponsored by Sin Eaters Guild - sineatersguild.co.uk Support the show Free H-Hour giveaways and exclusive access to guests. https://patreon.com/hkpodcasts H-Hour on Substack: https://hughkeir.substack.com H-Hour on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaWSj4p05MUbVlHmFu3y H-Hour on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@HHourPodcast

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"No good deed goes unpunished." Nigel Ely joins the H-Hour podcast to share his incredible journey from SAS veteran to war journalist. He recounts his daring escapades, including acquiring a chunk of Saddam Hussein’s statue, navigating the chaos of the Iraq invasion, and the bizarre aftermath back in the UK. The episode also delves into the psychological and social dynamics among Falklands War veterans, the intricacies of military culture, and Nigel's upcoming book projects. A compelling conv...

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