Deep Cover: Shay Doyle Part 2

Chris talks to former Soldier turned Undercover Policeman Shay Doyle about his life and career.

Shay is the author of 'Deep Cover: How I...

Deep Cover: Shay Doyle Part 1

Chris talks to former Soldier turned Undercover Policeman Shay Doyle about his life and career.

Shay is the author of 'Deep Cover: How I...

The Damned: Susie Boniface

Life or Death returns with Chris talking to Journalist Susie Boniface about her campaign for justice for the serviceman who who were impacted by the U...

Podcast Update

New episodes of the podcast will be arriving very soon.

Chris has been working with The Curious Cat Distillery on a Life or Death Rum. <...

Paralympic Paratrooper: Scott Meenagh Part 2

In part two of this special with Scott Meenagh, there's a special comradery and solidarity shared as Scott tells Chris about working with his brother...

Paralympic Paratrooper: Scott Meenagh Part 1

"In order for me to do my job as effectively as possible I need to be not expecting to come home"

These are the sacrifices service men an...

The Translator: 'Johnny Walker' & Jason Tuschen Part 2

This two-parter is also the first episode of 'Life or Death' where Chris Ryan has two guests on, and what a pair they are!

It's legendary...

The Translator: 'Johnny Walker' & Jason Tuschen Part 1

This two-parter is also the first episode of 'Life or Death' where Chris Ryan has two guests on, and what a pair they are!

It's legendary...

Paralympic Hero: Micky Yule Part 2

In 2010, Micky Yule was a Staff Sargent in the Royal Engineers in Afghanistan when he stood on an IED. The blast left him without his left leg and sha...

Paralympic Hero: Micky Yule Part 1

In 2010, Micky Yule was a Staff Sargent in the Royal Engineers in Afghanistan when he stood on an IED. The blast left him without his left leg and sha...

Invictus Warrior: JJ Chalmers Part 3

Part 3 of Chris' chat with JJ Chalmers. JJ was a marine who was injured in Helmand province before gold medalling at the Invictus Games and then becom...

Invictus Warrior: JJ Chalmers Part 2

Part 2 of Chris' chat with JJ Chalmers. JJ was a marine who was injured in Helmand province before gold medalling at the Invictus Games and then becom...

Invictus Warrior: JJ Chalmers Part 1

Part 1 of Chris' chat with JJ Chalmers. JJ was a marine who was injured in Helmand province before medalling at the Invictus Games and then becoming a...

Waco & Vietnam: Bill Buford Part 2

Welcome back to part 2 of thisincredible chat with Vietnam veteran and ex-ATF agent, Bill Buford.

If you've got a Netflix or BBC Sounds a...

Waco & Vietnam: Bill Buford Part 1

Chris Ryan is BACK after a few weeks of well-deserved rest, and what an episode he's got for you!

His guest is Bill Buford, an ex-ATF age...

The Best of Life or Death with Chris Ryan 2021

From our Kajaki specials to Call of Duty superstars, it's been a great year for 'Life or Death with Chris Ryan' so far!

But, everyone nee...

Jon White: 'A True Hero'

"The adrenaline kicked in, I couldn't feel the pain. I woke up three days later with my Dad and sister at the end of my hospital bed."

Mo...

Call of Duty: Tu Lam Part 2

It's part two of Chris Ryan's epic chat with Tu Lam, or Daniel “Ronin” Shinoda as Call of Duty fans may know him as!

Tu Lam was born "on...

Call of Duty: Tu Lam Part 1

Tu Lam was born "on the losing side of the war" on the streets of Saigon, Vietnam, which had been obliterated by American troops.

His Mo...

Paul 'Tug' Hartley: Minefield Medic Part 2

Following on from our Kajaki specials with Stuart Pearson, Chris Ryan is joined by the medic on that fateful day in Afghanistan, Paul 'Tug' Hartley, i...

Paul 'Tug' Hartley: Minefield Medic Part 1

Following on from our Kajaki specials with Stuart Pearson, Chris Ryan is joined by the medic on that fateful day in Afghanistan, Paul 'Tug' Hartley, w...

The Real Kajaki: Stuart Pearson Part 2

"I was straight into the operation theatre and my leg was taken off"

In 2006, Corporal Stuart Pearson lost his left leg when the Parachut...

The Real Kajaki: Stuart Pearson Part 1

In 2006, Corporal Stuart Pearson lost his left leg when the Parachute Regiment of the 3rd Battalion travelled to break up a Taliban checkpoint in Kaja...

Medic on the frontline: Chantelle Taylor - Part 2

In part 2 of this interview with British Army combat medical technician, Chantelle Taylor, she explains some of the most dramatic and epic war stories...

Medic on the frontline: Chantelle Taylor - Part 1

Chantelle Taylor was a combat medical technician in the British Army who became the first female soldier to kill a Taliban fighter in close-quarter co...

A Female Bodyguard with Jacquie Davis

Jacquie Davis, who was the first woman to become a bodyguard in the UK, has protected JK Rowling and has been approached by celebrities like Ice Cube!...

Nose for Crime: Peter Bleksley, Undercover Detective - Part 2

In part 2 of this epic interview, co-founding member of Scotland Yard's undercover unit in the 1980s, Peter Bleksley, tells Chris Ryan about his campa...

Nose for Crime: Peter Bleksley, Undercover Detective - Part 1

Co-founding member of Scotland Yard's undercover unit in the 1980s, Peter Bleksley, tells Chris Ryan about how his father's alcoholism impacted his ea...

Battle of Danny Boy: Brian Wood MC

Brian Wood MC rejoins Chris to tell him about his role in the Battle of Danny Boy and the calamitous allegations which followed years later.

Double Crossed: Brian Wood MC

Born Fearless: Phil Campion, former SAS

Former SAS trooper Phil Campion discusses his rough childhood, his part in Operation Barras in Sierra Leone and his current role as Champion of Army C...

The Best of Life or Death with Chris Ryan

While we work on some exciting upcoming projects, here's a selection of Chris' best interviews over the past few months with some added extras too. Fe...

George Hodgin, former Navy SEAL Officer

Former US Navy SEAL Officer, George Hodgin, discusses his time in special forces.

First Into Action: Duncan Falconer, former SBS

Duncan Falconer, former SBS discusses how he fell into doing special forces selection, his time in the Falklands and Northern Ireland, and how he made...

Tony Cowden, former USSF

Former US Army Special Forces operator Tony Cowden describes his time in US Special Forces, a close quarters pistol fight in a hotel room, and how he'...

Ayahuasca: David Radband, former Paratrooper

Chris Ryan speaks again with former Paratrooper and SFSG member David Radband about his recovery from PTSD and his use of the hallucinogenic drug 'aya...

LIVE EVENT: Chris Ryan meets Robin Horsfall

LIVE VIRTUAL EVENT: 7pm, Wednesday 16th December

Chris Ryan meets Robin Horsfall to discuss the Iranian Embassy siege and operations neve...

Surviving Hell: Nick Dunn, former Para and Chennai Six prisoner

Former Paratrooper and SFSG member, Nick Dunn, discusses his time in the Regiment, making the transition to maritime security, and how he lost 4 years...

Armed Police: Tony Long, former SO19

The Metropolitan Police’s most controversial officer, Tony Long, talks about his career in the firearms unit, his first two shootings and how he earne...

Drop Zone: Jamie Flynn, former Paratrooper and BASE jumper

Former Paratrooper and Special Forces Support Group (SFSG) member, Jamie Flynn, discusses his time in the Regiment, going to war aged 18 and his caree...