The Wargame

Plot

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.

About The Wargame

The Wargame is a 2026 British television series produced by The Garden and broadcast on Sky One. The series premiered on 21 September 2026 and consisted of five parts. It was described as a "constructed documentary" combined with a "propulsive drama". It also has seen allegations of being state sponsored propaganda to manufacture consent for higher defence spending and war. The show was followed by a live edition with an audience.

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