The Rise and Fall of Boris Johnson

How much did Boris Johnson's privileged, unhappy and chaotic childhood shape his political views? This insightful documentary reveals how the clashes and rivalries of his early years dictated many of the key decisions that he made in his pursuit of power. Those who grew up with the future Prime Minister reveal a needy, lonely character desperate to heal the trauma of a painful family life.

Having shocked experts with his unexpected Brexit victory, Boris Johnson becomes favorite to be the next British Prime Minister. But he's soon betrayed and outmaneuvered by many he thought were allies and he spends time in the political wilderness. When he returns to mainstream politics, he has personal ambitions to fulfil and revenge to engage in. Turbulent times were ahead.

Boris Johnson finally achieves his long-held ambition of becoming Prime Minister. But scandals from his colorful private life soon emerge and it becomes tough at the top. Finding himself in a corner, Boris makes some outlandish decisions in an attempt to get his agenda, especially Brexit, into law. He gambles big on a snap election that few believed he could win. Could Boris prove them wrong?

After winning a surprise election, Boris Johnson and his administration are hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. After contracting the virus himself and nearly dying from the illness, Boris returns to work. But scandals lead to a public outcry, a political ousting and Boris's resignation. His political career finally seemed to be over. But few believe this is the end of the Boris Johnson story.