The Wargame

The Wargame

  • 2026
  • 1 Seasons
  • 5 Episodes
  •  10  (1)
  •   Returning Series

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.

The Wargame
Seasons
The Wargame: Live
5. The Wargame: Live
September 24, 2026
A live studio debate analyzing the decisions made and their real-world implications.
Episode 4
4. Episode 4
September 24, 2026
The thrilling conclusion of the simulation and the final high-stakes choices.
Episode 3
3. Episode 3
September 23, 2026
The pressure inside the sealed COBR room reaches a boiling point.
Episode 2
2. Episode 2
September 22, 2026
The escalation of the crisis and the first difficult decisions.
Episode 1
1. Episode 1
September 21, 2026
The start of the simulation and the first reactions to the Russian threat.
The Wargame | Official Trailer | Sky

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Description
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.
  • Premiere Date
    September 21, 2026
  • Rating
    10  (1)