The Rise and Fall of Boris Johnson
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The Rise and Fall of Boris Johnson

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In recent history, few people have had more impact on Britain than Boris Johnson. This revealing documentary looks at his spectacular rise and fall by talking to those closest to him, both friends and enemies. It’s a ride to the very top filled with scandal, cunning and betrayal. Using incredible rarely seen footage, the series unpacks the motives of the man, and the strategy of the politician.
IMDb 7.7/1020241 season
Season 1
4 episodes
  • 1. The Boy Boris

    1. The Boy Boris

    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.
    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.
    TV-PG
    59min
    Mar 5, 2024
  • 2. Brexit and Beyond

    2. Brexit and Beyond

    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.
    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.
    TV-14
    47min
    Mar 5, 2024
  • 3. Success and Scandal

    3. Success and Scandal

    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?
    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?
    TV-MA
    47min
    Mar 5, 2024
  • 4. Covid and Calamity

    4. Covid and Calamity

    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.
    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.
    TV-14
    56min
    Mar 5, 2024
  • The Rise and Fall of Boris Johnson
    IMDb 7.7/1020241 season
    In recent history, few people have had more impact on Britain than Boris Johnson. This revealing documentary looks at his spectacular rise and fall by talking to those closest to him, both friends and enemies. It’s a ride to the very top filled with scandal, cunning and betrayal. Using incredible rarely seen footage, the series unpacks the motives of the man, and the strategy of the politician.
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