BFBS Radio Sitrep

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?     --------------------------- 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... --------------------------- 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)  Sky Channel 0211   Alternatively listen again on the website

Is President Putin threatening to use nuclear warheads over the Baltic States?   Is the MOD's anti-malaria drug safe?   Will defence be an election winner on May 7th?     And Christopher Lee explains what happened to the dead teeth at the Battle of Waterloo.

(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 BasesYou 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 0211Alternatively listen again on the website

(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   Alternatively listen again on the website

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 Alternatively listen again on the website    

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