Opening a four-part documentary portrait of Franklin Delano Roosevelt , arguably one of the greatest
American presidents and an outstanding figure of the 20th century. The Centre of the World. Following his formative years as the adored child of a wealthy family, the young Franklin is persuaded by his influential motherto pursue political ambitions. Meanwhile, he falls in love with another strong woman, Eleanor. The relationship they strike up is one that will not always run smoothly. See today's choices.