More extraordinary circumstances confront ordinary people. How will three members of the public cope with a simulated flood crisis? They'll receive military help from Air Marshall Sir Tim Garden, communications tips from former Conservative spin doctor Amanda Platell and advice on the emergency services from intelligence officer Charles Shoebridge - but, acting as government ministers, they make the ultimate decisions.

• Peter Burnell

• Charles Shoebridge
• Gavin Hewitt
• Tim Garden