The Wargame (2026)
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.
Where to watch The Wargame
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Sky Go, Now TV | — | — |
| Ireland | Sky Go | — | — |
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What is The Wargame about?
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 is a War & Politics, Drama series, first aired on 2026-09-21, 1 season and 5 episodes.
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Where can I watch The Wargame?
In the United Kingdom, The Wargame streams on Sky Go and Now TV. The table on this page lists 1 more country. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
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
- George Robertson as NATO Secretary General
- Anthony Scaramucci as U.S. Secretary of State
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