War Gamers
In the Second World War, German U Boats became a threat to all Allied shipping. By using under utilised resources like the WRENS and other experienced Naval staff, a solution was developed.
Genre: History
Cast:Derek Jacobi , Iszi Lawrence , Alexandra Richie , Craig L. Symonds , Tessa Dunlop , Paul Edward Strong , Jann Witt , Jack Ashton , Jemima Woolnough , Catrin Jones , Marc Milner , Patricia Owtram , Isabelle Ivy Dunn , Lena Andrews , Roman Toeppel , Christian Lamb , Chris Gordon , Richard Elfyn
S1.E1 ∙ The Mastermind
When WW2 breaks out, an elite force of German U-boat Commanders attempt to starve Britain into submission. Vera Mathews heads the reformed WRENS.
S1.E2 ∙ False Dawns
Dönitz's U-boats continue to terrorise the transatlantic routes; in Britain, the WRENS prepare to frustrate his plans, while the Royal Navy turns to a retired war gamer.
S1.E3 ∙ The WRENS
The WRENS finally get the break they have been looking for and are posted to the newly formed war gaming room, to work out and develop tactics for the Navy.
S1.E4 ∙ The Game
Roberts and Laidlaw have uncovered a flaw in the Royal Navy's anti U Boat tactic called 'Buttercup'. They then set about modelling a counter tactic, by wargaming various scenarios, and finally develop 'Operation Raspberry'.
S1.E5 ∙ Stalemate
Frustration rise on both sides. For every new tactic, the enemy comes up with a countermeasure. This places ever more pressure on Roberts and Laidlaw to ensure that their gaming produces the best tactics for the Navy.
S1.E6 ∙ The End Game
WATU faces a crucial encounter for ONS.5 in the battle of the Atlantic. Donitz unleashes the new torpedo targeting on escort ships. Roberts and Laidlaw must again develop new tactics to retake the advantage.
