The Rise and Fall of Boris Johnson

A look at Boris Johnson's spectacular rise and fall by talking to both friends and enemies. We explore how his chaotic childhood shaped his political views and how the clashes of his youth would dictate the decisions he made in his pursuit of power.

Having shocked pollsters with his Brexit victory, Boris becomes favourite to be the next PM. Then he's betrayed and outmanoeuvred to end up in the political wilderness. But Boris has a plan to come back to enact revenge.

After achieving his long-held ambition of becoming Prime Minister, scandals from Boris's private life emerge. And finding himself in a corner politically, Boris makes some outlandish moves in an effort to force Brexit through Parliament.

Boris is hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. And after some time in intensive care, he returns to Number 10 where the Partygate scandals lead to public outcry and eventually, his resignation.