It begins with cheers but almost always ends in tears. Yet, as the election looms, competition forthetopjob grows ever more intense. Why? The hours are terrible, money so-so, job security non-existent. On the plus side, there's free accommodation in central London and probably more power overyour country than any other leader in the western world. With the help of the present and previous incumbents,
Michael Cockerell offers the first "how to" guide to the job of prime minister. Producer Charles Miller ; Editor Anne Tyerman