A new docudrama called Wargame has drawn praise from the UK's Defence Secretary, Wes Streeting, for its realistic portrayal of how Britain might respond to a hypothetical Russian attack. The five-part series, set to air on Sky One from 21 September, features former politicians and ex-securocrats in a fictional emergency meeting room modeled after the UK's Cobra (Crisis Management Committee) system. The show explores the challenges of dealing with a powerful Russia while also highlighting the limitations of the British military. In the series, Michael Gove, who served as a Conservative minister from 2010 to 2024, is depicted as the Prime Minister, while Nicola Sturgeon, the former First Minister of Scotland, plays his deputy. The show also includes Labour politicians such as Jim Murphy, Harriet Harman, and Ayesha Hazarika in various roles. After a preview screening at London's National Gallery, Streeting praised the programme, saying it would help the public understand the importance of increasing defence spending. The UK plans to boost its military budget by about £30 billion by 2035, a move supported by NATO allies and former US President Donald Trump. Streeting noted that while the scenario shown in the series is considered unlikely, it has high potential consequences. He said the programme would help the public consider how to balance defence spending with other national priorities, such as dealing with natural disasters like wildfires and floods. The proposed budget increase would require higher taxes, government borrowing, or cuts to other public services, which may become a topic of debate after the next election. The series is based on a Sky News podcast hosted by journalist Deborah Haynes, which aims to inform the public about credible threats and the need for strong defences. Producers say the show has become more relevant due to a series of incidents involving Russian sabotage in Europe. During the show’s production in mid-June, a Russian frigate fired warning shots near a pleasure yacht in the English Channel, causing fear among a British couple on board. Michael Gove expressed surprise at how limited Britain’s missile defence capabilities were during filming, calling the experience "quite sobering." Sturgeon said the programme could help people recognize the real risks of a potential Russian attack. Gove added, "I never thought I would say this, but I agree 100% with Nicola."