E1
1. Episode 1
The start of the simulation and the first reactions to the Russian threat.
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.
Seasons & Episodes
Miniseries
5 episodes · 2026-09-21
E1
E2
2. Episode 2
The escalation of the crisis and the first difficult decisions.
E3
3. Episode 3
The pressure inside the sealed COBR room reaches a boiling point.
E4
4. Episode 4
The thrilling conclusion of the simulation and the final high-stakes choices.
E5
5. The Wargame: Live
A live studio debate analyzing the decisions made and their real-world implications.
Cast
Michael Gove
Prime Minister
Nicola Sturgeon
Deputy Prime Minister
Penny Mordaunt
Defence Secretary
Harriet Harman
Home Secretary
Jim Murphy
Foreign Secretary
Sayeeda Warsi
Attorney General
Ayesha Hazarika
Director of Communications
Richard Barrons
Chief of the Defence Staff
Kim Darroch
National Security Adviser
Christopher Steele
Intelligence Chief
George Robertson
NATO Secretary General
Anthony Scaramucci
U.S. Secretary of State
