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The Wargame

  • 2026
  • TMDB 10.0/10
  • 1 season

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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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 GovePrime Minister
  • Nicola SturgeonDeputy Prime Minister
  • Penny MordauntDefence Secretary
  • Harriet HarmanHome Secretary
  • Jim MurphyForeign Secretary
  • Sayeeda WarsiAttorney General
  • Ayesha HazarikaDirector of Communications
  • Richard BarronsChief of the Defence Staff

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