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Sky One’s The Wargame Simulates UK Cabinet Missile Response

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 2:03 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Michael Gove stars as prime minister in Sky One The Wargame.
The series premiered on September 21, 2026 at 9 p.m. in a slot.
The drama simulates a British cabinet responding to Russian aggression and missile threats.
Harriet Harman, Nicola Sturgeon, Penny Mordaunt and Anthony Scaramucci play Home Secretary, deputy, defence secretary, U.S. secretary of state.
The programme warns of scenes, including missile strikes on British shores, prompting critics to call it hokum.

History

Historical Context

In March 2014 Russia seized Crimea after special forces occupied key sites and a disputed referendum, prompting the UN General Assembly to reject the vote (100-11-58) and NATO to suspend cooperation with Moscow. The annexation reshaped European security policy and today’s Sky One drama mirrors the lingering British strategic defence concerns planning.

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Story summary

Michael Gove stars as prime minister in Sky One The Wargame.
The series premiered on September 21, 2026 at 9 p.m. in a slot.
The drama simulates a British cabinet responding to Russian aggression and missile threats.
Harriet Harman, Nicola Sturgeon, Penny Mordaunt and Anthony Scaramucci play Home Secretary, deputy, defence secretary, U.S. secretary of state.
The programme warns of scenes, including missile strikes on British shores, prompting critics to call it hokum.

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