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   Number 1: False Flag | The Wargame Ep 1

   Tensions with Russia escalate, and an imaginary week in the near future takes a turn for the unexpected. The Prime Minister calls an emergency Cobra meeting. - 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.

   June 09, 2025·1h
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   Number 2: A medieval cannon and the supply chains of modern war - Introducing Stuff Matters

   Follow Stuff Matters to never miss an episode. This is the surprising backstory of the howitzer cannon – an artillery weapon that has dominated battlefields for hundreds of years, from Napoleon to Ukraine, and forever changed the economics of war. But this isn't just the story of a big gun. And it's a taster of a new podcast we think you'll love. As Ukraine battles ammunition shortages, Sky News' Ed Conway investigates what happens when a modern army runs out of shells, and why NATO struggled to replace them. From forgotten chemical factories in the First World War to today's fragile global supply chains, Ed reveals how manufacturing, trade and industrial capacity have become just as important as military strategy. Featuring frontline reporting from Ukraine and conversations with leading military experts, this episode asks a bigger question: if Britain ever had to defend itself, could it still make the things it needs to fight? This is Stuff Matters with Ed Conway. What do the objects around us say about the world? In this new podcast, Ed takes an object, cracks it open and reveals the world shaping forces hidden inside. In this sneak preview, Ed begins his journey of uncovering the howitzers' story. Follow Stuff Matters to never miss an episode.

   July 20, 2026·16min
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   Number 3: The Choice | The Wargame Ep 5

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

   June 23, 2025·54min
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   Number 4: A quick message from Deborah...

   As the world becomes more uncertain and the UK rethinks its approach to defence, we've launched the Sky News Defence Insider app to give subscribers exclusive access to insights and analysis, put your questions directly to the experts and get special access to live events. As listeners of The Wargame, we thought you might be interested. Click HERE to sign up. 3 month free trial for new customers. Cancel before trial ends to avoid charges. After free trial, subscription auto-renews at standard charges (currently £14.99 per month / £134.99 per year). Cancel anytime effective from next billing date.

   September 11, 2026·2min
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   Number 5: Where's the War Book? | The Wargame Ep 3

   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. - 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.

   June 16, 2025·49min
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