The Wargame

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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.

Release dates

• Season premiere: 2026-09-21
• Trailer: 2026-09-08

Timeline

• 2026-09-21 — Release date set: Release date set to 2026-09-21
• 2026-09-21 — Season premiere: Season 1 premiere
• 2026-09-21 — Released: TMDb status: Returning Series
• 2026-09-08 — Trailer: Trailer: The Wargame | Official Trailer | Sky

Also confirmed: Casting, Filming started, Studio attached.

Cast & crew

Michael Gove · Richard Barrons · Ayesha Hazarika · Christopher Steele · Harriet Harman · Nicola Sturgeon · Kim Darroch · Jim Murphy · Sayeeda Warsi · Penny Mordaunt

Studios & networks

The Garden Productions