Bear Hunt

Goalhanger 6 - Ep5 | Plausible Deniability

350 British civilians are dead and Russia is responsible. Number 10 hits back as a hapless Prime Minister plays his hand in the age of regime decapitation. Bear Hunt is a technically rigorous action drama exploring the political manoeuvres, operational challenges and conflict expertise required to assassinate a head of state. Billed as a British Bourne, this geopolitical thriller pulls listeners into the white-hot corridors of power in Westminster and Washington. To the battlefields where the nation’s best learnt their killing trade. And to the mission itself, deep behind enemy lines. Goalhanger’s award-winning drama team worked with current and former military and defence professionals to shape the most accurate and daring mission conceivable: a forensic exploration of what it takes, in the modern age, to kill the President of the Russian Federation.

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Opublikowano 30 wrz 2026

This episode navigates a series of intense geopolitical confrontations, beginning with a maritime mine explosion in the Strait of Hormuz and investigations into hidden offshore assets like 'Alma Limited' in the Cayman Islands. The narrative explores themes of national security, the gravity of intelligence roles, and the complexities of UK-Russia relations. As tensions escalate, an intelligence briefing reveals a high-stakes operation involving a Special Forces operative codenamed Duffy targeting the Russian President in China. The episode concludes with the Prime Minister's arrival in Beijing amidst discussions of shifting diplomatic landscapes.

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That ain't a job, Mel. That's an office of state, yeah?
00:07:06 · Adi Ezekewe emphasizes the immense gravity and national importance of Mel's role as acting director of MI6.

Because there's only two major CSPs on Grand Cayman. One uses British English, the other American English.
00:24:47 · An investigator explains how they can identify which company filed a specific corporate document.

The more isolated he got, the madder he got. The madder he got, the more obedient his people got.
00:29:40 · A character provides a historical analysis of the Roman Emperor Tiberius.

The only thing that is plausible here is World War III.
00:38:51 · A character reacts with extreme alarm to the potential consequences of a recent intelligence operation.

The man who you just sat down in discussion with, Prime Minister.
00:44:09 · An intelligence officer reveals that the target of a lethal operation is the Russian President.

Odcinki

30 wrz 2026

In this episode of 'Bear Hunt,' a series of intense, fictionalized dramatic sequences unfold involving political intrigue, military operations, and global crises. The narrative follows the Prime Minister as she manages the implementation of the 'CORE' initiative while navigating international tensions with Russia, Iran, and Venezuela. The episode explores high-stakes maneuvers including the reclassification of frozen Russian assets, maritime breakthroughs in the Strait of Hormuz, and diplomatic disputes over property ownership at 32 Belgrave Square. The tension escalates through discussions on GPS interference, ballistic technical analysis, and a confrontation regarding mysterious files and deceased mentors.

23 wrz 2026

This episode explores a high-stakes conspiracy to assassinate the Russian President using former British soldier Sergeant Tom McDuff, an operation designed to bypass official MOD channels through a private enterprise. As NATO grapples with Russian grey zone warfare, cyber attacks, and GPS spoofing, the political landscape shifts following a UK election victory for Miriam Brand. The narrative follows the collapse of Alex Curnoway's political standing amidst news of a planned kinetic operation against Russia. Amidst escalating maritime interference and domestic political upheaval, the former Prime Minister ultimately authorizes the clandestine mission to China as a decisive response to ongoing geopolitical aggression.

16 wrz 2026

This episode explores a series of intense geopolitical scenarios, ranging from military combat and political tension to high-stakes strategic planning. The narrative moves through recruitment interviews for strategic consultancies, discussions on Russian interference, and a theoretical exercise involving an asymmetrical operation to assassinate the Russian President. The discussion further delves into the implementation of 'super sanctions' by the UK government and the logistical complexities of operations in Vladivostok. The episode concludes with a meeting regarding risk research and a detailed look at a geopolitical assassination plot involving Russia and China, alongside insights into jungle warfare training.

09 wrz 2026

This episode weaves together a modern-day political crisis and a 2010 military operation in Afghanistan. In the present, a suspected Russian GPS spoofing incident in the North Sea has downed a British airliner, forcing the Prime Minister to navigate intense diplomatic pressure and the personal devastation of a family tragedy. The narrative also explores a flashback to Afghanistan, detailing a high-stakes military ambush strategy against insurgent vehicles and the tactical complexities of ground warfare. The episode culminates in an emotional confrontation between the Prime Minister and Sam, as the focus shifts from geopolitical blame to the human cost of the crash.

09 wrz 2026

Bear Hunt is a geopolitical action thriller audio drama from Goalhanger. The narrative follows a high-stakes strategic struggle between Britain and Russia, centered on the aftermath of a Russian attack on a British passenger jet carrying 350 people. As intelligence assessments suggest high confidence in Russian involvement, the story explores the extreme consequences of holding the Kremlin accountable, including a mission involving an Operation Order to target the President of Russia.

02 wrz 2026