A press conference was held at a secret location in London to promote the upcoming television adaptation of Sky News' podcast The Wargame. The series explores how the UK government might respond to a fast-moving national emergency, such as a terrorist attack or other crisis. The event featured a fictional scenario where Michael Gove is portrayed as the Prime Minister, with Penny Mordaunt as the Secretary of Defence and Nicola Sturgeon as the Deputy Prime Minister. At the press conference, Sturgeon was questioned about the scenario and gave thoughtful, emotional responses. The series includes a fictional Cabinet Office (COBR) meeting where the government watches CCTV footage of two fighter jet pilots who have been killed by an unknown assassin. The show portrays a government divided on how to handle the crisis, with Gove and Mordaunt pushing for a more aggressive response, while Sturgeon and Harriet Harman argue for a more cautious approach. The series raises concerns about the UK's current vulnerabilities, including the lack of a guaranteed defense from the European Union and the uncertainty of the UK's "special relationship" with the United States. It also touches on the dangers of misinformation and the difficulty of maintaining trust with international allies during a crisis. Baroness Ayesha Hazarika, who is shown as Gove’s Director of Communications in the series, stressed the importance of having a national conversation about how the country prepares for potential crises. The Wargame will air on Sky One at 9pm on March 22 and will also be available to stream on NOW.