The Wargame (2026)
War & Politics · Drama
Overview
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 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