Sitrep September 24th 2015
Sitrep September 24th 2015
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Award winning Sitrep brings you discussion and analysis on defence, foreign policy and the stories affecting the British Forces. Presented by Kate Gerbeau, with expert analysis from Professor Michael Clarke.
The Mediterranean migrants crisis…did we heed the warnings?
The use of drones - are we being told everything?
100 years on what did we learn from Gallipoli?
and…with two weeks to go…what are the main defence issues dominating the election?
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PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau
STUDIO GUESTS: BFBS defence analyst Christopher Lee and former Royal Marine, Major General Julian Thompson.
OTHER INTERVIEWS:
General Sir Nick Parker, former Commander, Land Forces speaking to BFBS reporter James Hirst ahead of the general election on defence issues.
Book review with author Chris Woods, a former BBC Panorama producer whose new book is Sudden Justice, America’s Secret Drone Wars
How the US UK Joint Exercise in The States is helping to cement the special relationship.
Russia - The Big Question, should we be frightened of Putin?
Find out about the report on Britain's nuclear deterrent that no-body wants published.
In Syria, Is President Assad still using chlorine and cyanide in attacks against his own people?
And The Election - why no one wants to talk defence.
PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau
STUDIO GUESTS: BFBS defence analyst Christopher Lee,
(First broadcast on Thursday 9th April 2015 at 4.30pm)
The Tories want to talk Trident - but what does it mean to voters?
Why is Iran sending ships to Yemen?
Where are North Korea's missing missiles?
And why 2015 is a big year for the Gurkhas...
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PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau
STUDIO GUESTS: BFBS defence analyst Christopher Lee,
OTHER INTERVIEWS:
Naval Historian and defence strategist Professor Eric Grove on Trident.
Edward Schwarck is a research fellow at the Royal United Services Institute specialising in Asia Studies, discussing Japan.
Lal Shahi,(POR: Lal Shar-hee) the Manager of BFBS Gurkha Radio service down in Shorncliffe, on the Gurkha 200 Anniversary celebrations.
75th Anniversary of the Second World War's 'Battle of Narvik', Ron Cope has written a book on the battle. It's called "Attack at Dawn'
THURSDAYS at 4:30 UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2and at 6:30 UK TIME on BFBS & UK Bases
You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via webb, App & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum)
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(First broadcast on Thursday 26th March 2015 at 4.30pm)
British troops train up Syrian Rebels – is this the start of something bigger?
Why are the Saudis are bombing Yemen.
The voice of reason from the Vicar of Baghdad…
Does Argentina really fancy another pop at the Falklands?
And Richard the Third – were you there when they buried him?
PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau
STUDIO GUESTS: BFBS defence analyst Christopher Lee, military strategist Professor Eric Grove.
OTHER INTERVIEWS:
Canon Andrew White – known as the Vicar of Baghdad, is in Jerusalem.
Chair of House of Commons Defence committee, Rory Stewart speaking to James Hirst
Major General Julian Thompson, who commanded 3 Commando Brigade, during the Falklands War.
THURSDAYS at 4:30 UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2and at 6:30 UK TIME on BFBS & UK Bases
You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via webb, App & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum)
Sky Channel 0211
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(First broadcast on Thursday 19th March 2015 at 4.30pm)
British troops are going to Ukraine, but what exactly will they do there?
Terror in Tunisia - why did terrorists target the fledgling democracy?
The budget – good news for veterans and military charities.
Post Traumatic Stress disorder – what happens when it’s the nurse who suffers?
And all aboard, as a new look for navy personnel is announced…
PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau
STUDIO GUESTS: BFBS defence analyst Christopher Lee,
OTHER INTERVIEWS:
Toops to Ukraine & terror attack in Tunisia, Michael Evans from The Times
The Budget – BFBS reporter James Hirst & Michael Evans from The Times
Major Lawrence Roche on Exercise Tractable on Salisbury Plain
Army Nursing officer Kerrie Pealin discussing her personal experience of Post Traumatic Stress disorder.
THURSDAYS at 4:30 UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2and at 6:30 UK TIME on BFBS & UK Bases
You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via webb, App & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum)
Sky Channel 0211
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Tony Blair speaks exclusively Sitrep’s Kate Gerbeau ahead of tomorrow’s service of commemoration for the war in Afghanistan at St Paul’s cathedral.
Plus: Why is everybody getting obsessed about 2%?
And taking the war against IS personally – why former British soldiers want some of the action.
PRESENTER THIS WEEK: Kate Gerbeau
STUDIO GUESTS: BFBS defence analyst Christopher Lee,
OTHER INTERVIEWS:
Former Prime Minister, Tony Blair interview with Kate Gerbeau
Professor Malcolm Chalmers who is RUSI’s Director of UK defence policy studies, discussing Britain’s 2% contribution of GCP to NATO.
Simon Marks reporting on Defence Secretary Michael Fallon visit to Washington this week.
Two former Army officers, Tony Harris and James Banks, debate why former soldiers are heading off to fight IS.
THURSDAYS at 4:30 UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2and at 6:30 UK TIME on BFBS & UK Bases
You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via webb, App & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum)
Sky Channel 0211
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British Troops for Ukraine as Putin’s ships stand off Cyprus.
Why a Tory big beast is saying hands off the MoD budget.
Jihadi John revealed as Washington pulls off his mask.
Could a new Sikh Regiment in the British Army become a reality?
And women on the front line – we find out how the Danes do it.
"And for a cheeky bit of Sitrep Extra check out the BFBS Radio Facebook Page..."?
PRESENTER THIS WEEK : Kate Gerbeau
STUDIO GUESTS: BFBS defence analyst Christopher Lee, and historian and strategic analyst Dr Eric Grove
OTHER INTERVIEWS:
Victoria Cross award discussion
Chairman of the Commons Foreign Affairs Committee Sir Richard Ottaway talking to BFBS reporter James Hirst about Russia/Ukraine.
BFBS reporter Emma Nelson special report on the role of women in the Danish Army.
Sikhs in the British Army Tom Tugendhat who has served as the
Tom Tugendhat, the former military assistant to the Chief of the Defence Staff military assistant to the Chief of the Defence Staff, Lord Richards, discussing the idea of Sikh regiment.
THURSDAYS at 4:30 UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2and at 6:30 UK TIME on BFBS & UK Bases
You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via webb, App & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum)
Sky Channel 0211
Why the Defence Secretary is urging NATO to be ready for any Russian aggression in the Baltic States.
How is the Ukraine ceasefire holding up?
How should Libya deal with Islamic militants?
Are British troops winning in the fight against Ebola in West Africa?
And what was it like to live in Kabul at the height of the war in Afghanistan?
PRESENTER THIS WEEK : Kate Gerbeau
STUDIO GUESTS: BFBS defence analyst Christopher Lee,
OTHER INTERVIEWS:
Michael Bociurkiw (Bossuhrkyoo) is spokesman for the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)
Oliver Miles, the former British Ambassador to Libya.
BFBS reporter Charlotte Cross on the Defence Secretary’s visit to Sierra Leone
Heidi Kingstone, author of Despatches from the Kabul Café.
THURSDAYS at 4:30 UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2and at 6:30 UK TIME on BFBS & UK Bases
You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via webb, App & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum)
Sky Channel 0211
Alternatively listen again on the website
In Syria President Assad talks but what's he actually saying?
Why do the media still get the reporting of veterans’ mental health so wrong?
And why is it so hard to get support if you're a former service person in Northern Ireland?
From Moscow, the BBC's Diplomatic Correspondent Bridget Kendall
(First broadcast on Thursday 29th January 2015 at 4.30pm)
Is Moscow playing a game of Russian roulette in international affairs?
What are the recruitment challenges for the UK military?
Why is the MOD spending 30 million on an upgrade to armoured vehicles?
Find out what HMS Kent is doing in the Indian Ocean.
And the thoughts and memories of the former Royal Naval pilot – who witnessed the Nazi cruelty at a Second World War concentration camp.
PRESENTER THIS WEEK : Kate Gerbeau
STUDIO GUESTS: BFBS defence analyst Christopher Lee,
OTHER INTERVIEWS:
RUSSIA/UKRAINE /EU/NATO
Doctor Andrew Foxall, Director of Russia Studies at the think tank the Henry Jackson Society
Air Vice Marshall Mike Harwood discussing manpower
Defence equipment minister Philip Dunne speaking to BFBS
reporter Will Inglis about d the UK's armoured vehicles .
HMS Kent’s Captain, Commander Andrew Block, discussing the ship’s counter-piracy operations.
HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY.
Former British serviceman Eric Winkle Brown speaking to Kate Gerbeau
THURSDAYS at 4:30 UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2and at 6:30 UK TIME on BFBS & UK Bases
You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via webb, App & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum)
Sky Channel 0211
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(First broadcast on Thursday 15th January 2015 at 4.30pm)
After the Paris terror attacks, the former head of GCHQ explains the fine line between freedom of speech and being spied on
Why NATO’s stepping up operations in the Baltic?
The Archbishiop of Jos (a prominent archbishop) in Nigeria tells Sitrep why the international community must take action against Boko Haram.
And how 15 years of diversity in the Military has changed the British Forces for the better.
PRESENTER THIS WEEK : Kate Gerbeau
STUDIO GUESTS: BFBS defence analyst Christopher Lee,
OTHER INTERVIEWS:
Professor Sir David Omand, former head of GCHQ, discussing intelligence and security in the aftermath of the Paris attacks.
Charlie Winter from Quilliam, looking at counter radicalisation
Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Jos in Nigeria
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THURSDAYS at 4:30 UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2and at 6:30 UK TIME on BFBS & UK Bases
You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via webb, App & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum)
Sky Channel 0211
Alternatively listen again on the website
How British intelligence can help the French capture the Charlie Hebdo (pro: Heb-doh) assassins.
Why the US Airforce is pulling out of Mildenhall.
Russia rethinks how to use its military, so do we need to rethink ours?
Can the Reserve Forces increase their numbers in 2015?
Australian Historian Peter Fitzsimons (pro: Fitz Simons as in boys name) discusses his new book “Gallipoli”.
PRESENTER THIS WEEK : Kate Gerbeau
STUDIO GUESTS: BFBS defence analyst Christopher Lee,
OTHER INTERVIEWS:
BFBS reporter James Hirst interview with former Lib Dem leader Sir Ming Campbell who sits on the intelligence and security committee
BFBS reporter Tim Cooper speaks to the former first Sea Lord, Admiral Lord West about Russia’s new military doctrine.
Julian Brazier ,Minister for the Reserves, discusses recruiting issues
Australian Historian Peter Fitzsimons discusses his new book “Gallipoli”.
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THURSDAYS at 4:30 UK TIME on BFBS RADIO 2and at 6:30 UK TIME on BFBS & UK Bases
You can listen on BFBS Radio 2 at 1630 (UK time) and at 1830 (UK time) on BFBS (via webb, App & DAB in the UK and on FM in Scotland, Colchester, Salisbury Plain, Aldershot, Catterick & Blandford Forum)
Sky Channel 0211
Alternatively listen again on the website
SITREP 18 DEC 2014
(First broadcast on Thursday 18th December 2014 at 4.30pm, and 18.30)
It’s been quite a year for global events and this week Sitrep looks back at some of the big stories the programme has covered in 2014, including ISIS, Ukraine and Climate change.
And as we head towards 2015 with a General Election on the way - what’s in store for British Forces?
Find out in this week’s Sitrep with Kate Gerbeau and guests.
PRESENTER THIS WEEK : Kate Gerbeau
STUDIO GUESTS: BFBS defence analyst Christopher Lee, the BBC’s diplomatic Editor, Bridget Kendall and Professor Paul Rogers, Professor of Peace Studies at the University of Bradford.
