The Wargame (2026)
Synopsis
Set in a fictional near-future, it simulates how the UK government might respond to a Russian attack on British soil. Real former politicians, military leaders, and intelligence officials - including Michael Gove, Nicola Sturgeon, and Penny Mordaunt - play key government roles in a COBR-style crisis room. Blending documentary and drama, the series aims to give viewers an inside look at high-level decision-making during a national security emergency.
First Air Date: 2026-09-21
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 5
Networks: Sky One
Top Cast
- Michael Gove as Prime Minister
- Nicola Sturgeon as Deputy Prime Minister
- Penny Mordaunt as Defence Secretary
- Harriet Harman as Home Secretary
- Jim Murphy as Foreign Secretary
- Sayeeda Warsi as Attorney General
- Ayesha Hazarika as Director of Communications
- Richard Barrons as Chief of the Defence Staff
- Kim Darroch as National Security Adviser
- Christopher Steele as Intelligence Chief
Seasons
Miniseries (2026)
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Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Episode 1
The start of the simulation and the first reactions to the Russian threat.
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Ep. 2: Episode 2
The escalation of the crisis and the first difficult decisions.
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Ep. 3: Episode 3
The pressure inside the sealed COBR room reaches a boiling point.
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Ep. 4: Episode 4
The thrilling conclusion of the simulation and the final high-stakes choices.
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Ep. 5: The Wargame: Live
A live studio debate analyzing the decisions made and their real-world implications.
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