The Wargame (2026)
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.
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Episodes
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1. Episode 12026-09-21 · 46mThe start of the simulation and the first reactions to the Russian threat.
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2. Episode 22026-09-22 · 46mThe escalation of the crisis and the first difficult decisions.
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3. Episode 32026-09-23 · 46mThe pressure inside the sealed COBR room reaches a boiling point.
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4. Episode 42026-09-24 · 46mThe thrilling conclusion of the simulation and the final high-stakes choices.
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5. The Wargame: Live2026-09-24 · 46mA live studio debate analyzing the decisions made and their real-world implications.
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
Kim DarrochNational Security Adviser
Christopher SteeleIntelligence Chief
George RobertsonNATO Secretary General
Anthony ScaramucciU.S. Secretary of StateImages
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