The Wargame

The story

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.

Cast & crew

Michael GovePrime Minister

Nicola SturgeonDeputy Prime Minister

Penny MordauntDefence Secretary

Harriet HarmanHome Secretary

Jim MurphyForeign Secretary

Sayeeda WarsiAttorney General

Ayesha HazarikaDirector of Communications

Richard BarronsChief of the Defence Staff

Kim DarrochNational Security Adviser

Christopher SteeleIntelligence Chief

George RobertsonNATO Secretary General

Anthony ScaramucciU.S. Secretary of State