Episode 1
Episode 1
46m
The start of the simulation and the first reactions to the Russian threat.
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TV series
The Wargame
20261 season
Every move matters.
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.
Availability
Not streaming in United States
Checked Sep 21, 2026
The Wargame premiered September 21, 2026. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
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.
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Episode 2
Episode 2
46m
The escalation of the crisis and the first difficult decisions.
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Episode 3
46m
The pressure inside the sealed COBR room reaches a boiling point.
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Episode 4
46mfinale
The thrilling conclusion of the simulation and the final high-stakes choices.
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The Wargame: Live
46m
A live studio debate analyzing the decisions made and their real-world implications.
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Cast
Michael GovePrime Minister
Nicola SturgeonDeputy Prime Minister
Penny MordauntDefence Secretary
Harriet HarmanHome Secretary
Jim MurphyForeign Secretary
Sayeeda WarsiAttorney General
Ayesha HazarikaDirector of CommunicationsRichard BarronsChief of the Defence Staff
Production details
- Status
- Returning Series
- Series type
- Miniseries
- Episodes
- 5
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
Sky OneUnited Kingdom
The Garden ProductionsUnited Kingdom
Themes
britishbunkercabinet officercrisis managementcyber warfaredefencedeterrence theorydiplomacy