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Bear Hunt

Bear Hunt

By: Goalhanger
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Summary
 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.Goalhanger Art Drama & Plays Entertainment & Performing Arts
Episodes
  • Ep10 | Godspeed

    Ep10 | Godspeed
    Nov 5 2026
    The final phase of Duffy's mission underway. Shaun Wade is fast approaching. COBRA; scrambling to collect their units and get them out at the earliest opportunity. All the while Chinese forces are hunting down their target. Strong language, violence. Listener discretion is advised. Donald Pirie as Tom "Duffy" MacDuff Naomi Miller as Mel Murray Lauren Ingram as Miriam Brann Michael Lyle as Addie Azikiwe Adam Jarrell as Keith Boxall Freddie Trenholme as Shaun Wade Freddie Trenholme as Charlie Higgs Shin-Fei Chen as Blackbird Amir Haider as Mo Majeed Trev Fleming as Master Vaner Paul Harrop as Hughesy Jack Ayres as Jamie Aarons Jenny Mac as Sarah Nicholls Thomas Mitchells as Alex Kernoway Michael Ashtiany as Scott "Robbo" Robertson Lance Fuller as US President Harry Frost as Simeon Shaw Trev Fleming as Show Voice Additional voices Dennis Zhao Adam Jarrell Joel Emery Chen Lei Wu Shin-Fei Chen Darcey Ferguson Lucy Carpenter Pete Gold Hannah Baxter-Eve Edited by: Joel Emery Technical Producer: David Allen Written by: Joel Emery Directed by: Adam Jarrell and Joel Emery Producer: Neil Fearn Executive Producer: Tony Pastor Music provided by Audionetwork Copyright 2026. Property of Goalhanger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • Ep 9 | The Archangel

    Ep 9 | The Archangel
    Oct 29 2026
    Shaun Wade has a location. The Hotel Nuo is the only possible spot in Beijing where Duffy could take out his target. He even has a room. But he needs sign-off from London to raid it. Miriam is in Doha for the Russian peace summit. Duffy tells Robbo of his plan. The Russian President is due to land at Tianjin airport and the parade on the Chang'an Road is imminent. Strong language, violence. Listener discretion is advised.Donald Pirie as Tom "Duffy" MacDuff Naomi Miller as Mel Murray Lauren Ingram as Miriam Brann Michael Lyle as Addie Azikiwe Adam Jarrell as Keith Boxall Freddie Trenholme as Shaun Wade Shin-Fei Chen as Blackbird Jack Ayres as Jamie Aarons Michael Ashtiany as Scott "Robbo" Robertson Jenny Mac as Sarah Nicholls Thomas Mitchells as Alex Kernoway Eoin Lynch as Father Corcoran Chen Lei Wu as Tao Dimitry Rozental as Russian President Trev Fleming as Show Voice Additional voices Dennis Zhao Adam Jarrell Joel Emery Chen Lei Wu Shin-Fei ChenNikita Chernov Darcey Ferguson Lucy Carpenter Pete Gold Edited by: Joel EmeryTechnical Producer: David AllenWritten by: Joel EmeryDirected by: Adam Jarrell and Joel EmeryProducer: Neil FearnExecutive Producer: Tony PastorMusic provided by AudionetworkCopyright 2026. Property of Goalhanger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Ep8 | Resolute

    Ep8 | Resolute
    Oct 21 2026
    The vice of the United States and Russia begin to tighten around the Miriam Brann government. Backed into a corner on her own deal, she flies to Washington, to seek guidance. Meanwhile Duffy makes a flight of his own upon receiving a coded message from an old friend. Brann ally and friend Sarah Nicholls pitches her bombshell revelations to Jamie Aarons, Leader of the Opposition, a vital player in her husband's move against Brann. Strong language, violence. Listener discretion is advised. Donald Pirie as Tom "Duffy" MacDuff Michael Ashtiany as Scott "Robbo" Robertson Naomi Miller as Mel Murray Adam Jarrell as Keith Boxall Jack Ayres as Jamie Aarons Freddie Trenholme as Shaun Wade Shin-Fei Chen as Blackbird Lauren Ingram as Miriam Brann Michael Lyle as Addie Azikiwe Lance Fuller as US President Trev Fleming as Master Vaner Paul Harrop as Hughesy Jenny Mac as Sarah Nicholls Darcey Ferguson as Steph Trev Fleming as Show Voice Additional voices Dennis Zhao Adam Jarrell Joel Emery Chen Lei Wu Shin-Fei Chen Edited by: Joel Emery Technical Producer: David Allen Written by: Joel Emery Directed by: Adam Jarrell and Joel Emery Producer: Neil Fearn Executive Producer: Tony Pastor Music provided by Audionetwork Copyright 2026. Property of Goalhanger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    54 mins
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I really enjoyed Bear Hunt, the inciting tragedy was well conceived and worryingly possible, which makes the reactions to feel authentic. the central story arc is satisfying and well explored from various perspectives and viewpoints. Great piece of work. well worth your time.

exciting geopolitical rollercoaster.

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Genuinely very very good! Gritty, and just close enough to real world events to make you think, what if?

outstanding

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Very well acted and produced. I like the pace not too fast, leaves you wanting more. genuinely care about Duffy.

Gripping

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I absolutely love this little series.
The production is on point.
I really, really hope that Goalhanger do more like this.
Al Murray was a welcome voice in the cast.
well done all.

A stunning near reality drama

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Great story that’s so close to reality it’s scary. Well read keeps you on your toes.

Could almost be real

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