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The Wargame

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 News. In her first series, Into The Grey Zone, Deborah explores the murky evolution of warfare.

What do assassinations, cyber hacks and disinformation have in common? They're all weapons used by states against each other in a grey zone of harm under the threshold of war, but could be just as dangerous if ignored.Copyright Sky News Politics & Government Social Sciences
Episodes
  • The Choice | The Wargame Ep 5

    The Choice | The Wargame Ep 5
    Jun 23 2025
    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 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.
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    54 mins
  • Ultimatum | The Wargame Ep 4

    Ultimatum | The Wargame Ep 4
    Jun 16 2025
    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 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.

    Episode 5 will be released on 24th June 2025.
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    58 mins
  • Where's the War Book? | The Wargame Ep 3

    Where's the War Book? | The Wargame Ep 3
    Jun 16 2025
    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 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.

    Episode 5 will be released on 24th June 2025.
    Show more Show less
    49 mins
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