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The Wargame

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Russia knows our weaknesses. But do you? A major five-part series from Sky News and Tortoise which imagines how a Russian attack on the UK could play out – and invites real-life former ministers, military chiefs and other experts to figure out how to defend the country. Written and presented by Sky News' security and defence editor, Deborah Haynes.This is Deborah's second podcast series for Sky Ne... more

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Latest Episodes

Sophy Ridge and Wilf Frost bring you the Cheat Sheet to the day’s news in 10 minutes.

On this first episode, they look at the Huntington mass stabbing and hear from an eye witness. Sophy’s spoken to the sole survivor of the Air India crash which ki... more

Hostilities worsen despite attempts to broker a ceasefire. What happens next requires difficult decisions and hard choices.  

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Russia knows our weaknesses. But do you? 

  

A major five-part series from Sky News and Tortoise which imagines how a Rus... more

A city is on fire. The UK fights back. Russia and Britain both have nuclear weapons. Will either country use them?  

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Russia knows our weaknesses. But do you? 

  

A major five-part series from Sky News and Tortoise which imagines how a Russian att... more

The Prime Minister must address the nation. Meanwhile his ministers and officials do their best to deal with a crisis the UK hasn’t seriously prepared for in a generation. 

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Russia knows our weaknesses. But do you? 

  

A major five-part series fro... more

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Vishwas Kumar Ramesh
Sole survivor of the Air India crash
Episode: Cheat Sheet... A new podcast from Sky News
General Sir Richard Barons
The Defence Chief who provides military insights during the wargame
The UK Ministry of Defense
Episode: The Choice | The Wargame Ep 5
Professor Lucy Easthope
A leading authority on recovering from disaster and advising during crises
Episode: The Choice | The Wargame Ep 5
Chris Donnelly
One of the UK's leading experts on Russia's ways of war
Episode: Armed Attack | The Wargame Ep 2
Keir Giles
Expert on the Kremlin, leading the Russian side in the wargame
Episode: Armed Attack | The Wargame Ep 2
Rob Johnson
Oxford academic who devised the wargame
Episode: Armed Attack | The Wargame Ep 2
Ben Wallace
Former Conservative Defense Secretary, participant in the wargame
Episode: Armed Attack | The Wargame Ep 2
Richard Barons
Chief of Defence Staff in the wargame
Episode: Armed Attack | The Wargame Ep 2
Amber Rudd
Former Home Secretary, participant in the wargame
Episode: Armed Attack | The Wargame Ep 2

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Deborah Haynes
Writer and presenter of The Wargame, and security and defence editor at Sky News.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Amazing Podcast

    Must listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gosia—
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • A truly remarkable podcast

    I highly recommended this to everyone.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mr Virdee
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Furious

    As someone that was born and raised in the Cold War (I’m 53 now) as thought provoking as this was, I just found myself getting absolutely furious at the moronic politicians of the last 30+ years that have left us in such a sorry state as to give us so few options if this or anything like this happened. Absolutely shameful 🤷🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Greentreacle
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • I wish I could award 6 stars to the sub-series, Into The Grey Zone! This is possibly the best documentary podcast I have yet listened to. Deborah Haynes is to be congratulated; it has changed my opinion of Sky journalism, which I have tended to avoid in favour of 'better' sources, such as The Economist, FT, and WSJ. The quality of this 8-episode series is evidenced by the fact it is four years old, yet it contains facts and insights I had not encountered before, nor in the intervening period. Th... more

    Podchaser
    3
    APODiatrist
    4 months ago
  • Exceptional Podcasting

    Sky News and Tortoise should feel extremely proud of this publication. Absolutely fascinating listening, enthralling, accessible and most importantly a stark education piece on the reality of our defence resilience against an all too familiar threat. Hats off to you all and thank you!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tim_Merch
    United Kingdom4 months ago

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Listeners find the series to be thought-provoking and timely, drawing attention to the fragility of national security.
Some criticism has been directed at perceived sensationalism or bias, suggesting a divide in listener reception regarding the framing of issues.
Overall, feedback indicates a strong endorsement of the podcast as essential listening for those interested in defense matters.
Many praise the dramatic storytelling combined with expert insights, making complex topics accessible and engaging.

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#207
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#30
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#224
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#60
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Apple Podcasts
#118
South Africa/News
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#148
Hong Kong/News

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Cheat Sheet... A new podcast from Sky News
Q: Who was the sole survivor of the Air India crash?
Vishwas Kumar Ramesh was the sole survivor, and he shared the emotional impact of losing his brother in the crash.
Cheat Sheet... A new podcast from Sky News
Q: What are we discussing today?
We're discussing the mass stabbing incident on the train, the Air India crash survivor interview, and India's Women's World Cup victory.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wargame

What is The Wargame about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The series presents a provocative examination of a potential Russian attack on the UK, bringing together former government officials and military experts to simulate decision-making scenarios during a crisis. Each episode delves into various aspects of national defense, public sentiment, and the geopolitical landscape, particularly centered around Russian aggression. Unique in its approach, the series combines elements of wargaming with expert insights to create a thought-provoking narrative that highlights the fragility of current defense strategies and points to the urgency of preparedness in a volatile political climate. This blend of real-world implications with a dramatized scenario offers listeners both education and engagement on cri... more

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1. Vishwas Kumar Ramesh
2. General Sir Richard Barons
3. Professor Lucy Easthope
4. Chris Donnelly
5. Keir Giles
6. Rob Johnson
7. Ben Wallace
8. Richard Barons

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