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The Wargame

The Wargame

By: Sky News
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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.Copyright Sky News Politics & Government Social Sciences
Episodes
  • 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.
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    49 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
  • Armed Attack | The Wargame Ep 2

    Armed Attack | The Wargame Ep 2
    Jun 9 2025
    Hostilities with Russia erupt into an unprecedented attack. The Prime Minister and his team scramble to respond. Will the UK’s allies choose to help 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.
    Show More Show Less
    54 mins
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skilled prediction of how things could pan out, & how unfocused, distracted & unobservant our politicians have been for the last 15 years

Chilling reminder of how badly UK Political parties have let us down

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