Nicola Sturgeon returns to politics. . . as Deputy PM in new Sky TV series
Inspired by Sky News podcast The Wargame, the TV series will test real-world figures in a wartime situation. 22:23, 21 Jun 2026Former First MinisterNicola Sturgeonis set to star as the UK's Deputy Prime. . .
Inspired by Sky News podcast The Wargame, the TV series will test real-world figures in a wartime situation. 22:23, 21 Jun 2026Former First MinisterNicola Sturgeonis set to star as the UK's Deputy Prime Minister in a new Sky TV series. Based on the Sky News podcast of the same name, The Wargame has been branded as a "landmark" four-part series where "constructed documentary meets propulsive drama". Ms Sturgeon will be deputy toMichael Gove's Prime Minister in the series which will see real-world senior politicians, military leaders, and intelligence chiefs confronted with the challenge of a Russian attack on UK soil. A number of former senior political figures including former Scottish Labour leaderJim Murphy, former deputy Labour leader Harriet Harman, and former NATO secretary general George Robertson are all set to take part in the show. Penny Mordaunt, Sayeeda Warsi, Ayesha Hazarika, Richard Barrons, Kim Darroch, Christopher Steele and Anthony Scaramucci are also on the billing for the series as well as Keir Giles who will lead a team of Russia experts. Skytoday confirmed that the series had been commissioned and will be produced by production company The Garden, part of ITV Studios. Set six months in the future, Sky say the "gripping simulation" has been developed in conjunction with leading academics, military and defence experts, includingSky News’ security and defence editor Deborah Haynes with the aim "to replicate the pressure of political decision-making at the highest level". Rolling news bulletins,social mediafootage, military and intelligence reports and unexpected interventions will feature throughout the series to create "minute-by-minute dilemmas, forcing the ‘Cabinet’ to grapple with decisions that could affect us all". Phil Edgar-Jones OBE, executive director of unscripted originals atSky, said: “A year ago, Sky News’ groundbreaking original podcast The Wargame captivated listeners, shedding light on the impossible choices our country’s leaders face under escalating military threat. “Now working with the talented team at The Garden we’re bringing The Wargame to new audiences in a visceral new TV format, which will challenge some of the most experienced political and military minds in the country to imagine how they might respond under threat of war. “At a time when we are facing increasing threats from all sides, this series couldn’t be more timely. ”Nicola Brown, executive producer of The Garden, added: “The news brings a near-constant stream of information about the threats we face as a country, but do we really know what would happen if the UK came under attack, or how prepared we really are?Article continues below“In a simulated crisis scenario, where actions can have world changing consequences, The Wargame will put viewers ‘in the room’ to see first-hand how decisions are made at the highest level. We're thrilled to be working with Sky on this important series. ”Get more Daily Record exclusives by signing up for free to Google’s preferred sources. ClickHERE.