Sitrep August 28th 2014
(First broadcast on (First broadcast on Thursday 28th August 2014 at 4.30pm) Has Russia stepped up the chances of war in Europe? The Islamic State continues its onslaught in Iraq, but how should the international community react? Why is HMS Bulwark off to the Med? And it’s the end of the line for HMS Illustrious, as supporters bid a fond farewell…. PRESENTER: Kate Gerbeau STUDIO GUEST: BFBS defence analyst Christopher Lee and Professor Michael Clarke, Director General of the Royal United Services Institute OTHER INTERVIEWS: Former Chief of the Defence Staff General Lord Richards talking to BFBS reporter Rob Olver about IS, Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan BFBS reporter Rebecca Ricks interview with HMS Bulwark’s Commanding Officer, Captain Dean Bassett… BFBS reporter Geoff Meade on board HMS Illustrious with Lieutenant Richard Turrell, the Ship’s aircraft control room officer. …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 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 August 28th 2014
(First broadcast on (First broadcast on Thursday 28th August 2014 at 4.30pm) Has Russia stepped up the chances of war in Europe? The Islamic State continues its onslaught in Iraq, but how should the international community react? Why is HMS Bulwark off to the Med? And it’s the end of the line for HMS Illustrious, as supporters bid a fond farewell…. PRESENTER: Kate Gerbeau STUDIO GUEST: BFBS defence analyst Christopher Lee and Professor Michael Clarke, Director General of the Royal United Services Institute OTHER INTERVIEWS: Former Chief of the Defence Staff General Lord Richards talking to BFBS reporter Rob Olver about IS, Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan BFBS reporter Rebecca Ricks interview with HMS Bulwark’s Commanding Officer, Captain Dean Bassett… BFBS reporter Geoff Meade on board HMS Illustrious with Lieutenant Richard Turrell, the Ship’s aircraft control room officer. …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 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
