The Wargame
2026 - Present1 Season
War & PoliticsDrama
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.
Cast: Michael Gove, Nicola Sturgeon, Penny Mordaunt, Harriet Harman, Jim Murphy, Sayeeda Warsi
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About The Wargame
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.
Popularity
6.4
First Aired
Sep 21, 2026
Status
Returning Series
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War & Politics, Drama
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Sky OneCountries
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Keywords
london, englandintelligencebunkersimulationinvasiongovernmentdefencedocudramaunited kingdomnational securityreal timediplomacywar gamegeopoliticscabinet officercyber warfarehigh stakesrussiathought provokingnear futurepolitical crisisrealisticpoliticalrussianseriousinternationalimmersivefactualleadershipsuspensefultenseintensedeterrence theorymilitary conflictbritishcrisis management