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.
Cast: Michael Gove, Nicola Sturgeon, Penny Mordaunt
Miniseries
5 episodes
- 1. Episode 1The start of the simulation and the first reactions to the Russian threat.CC46minSep 21, 2026
- 2. Episode 2The escalation of the crisis and the first difficult decisions.CC46minSep 22, 2026
- 3. Episode 3The pressure inside the sealed COBR room reaches a boiling point.CC46minSep 23, 2026
- 4. Episode 4The thrilling conclusion of the simulation and the final high-stakes choices.CC46minSep 24, 2026
- 5. The Wargame: LiveA live studio debate analyzing the decisions made and their real-world implications.CC46minSep 28, 2026
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The Wargame
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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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Nicola Brown, Tom Fulford, Ella Taylor, Zehra Yas
- Studio
- The Garden Productions
