Michael Cockerell reveals what really happens in the hidden power houses of Whitehall - the cabinet minister's private office, where advisers battle with civil servants. Show more

Michael Cockerell uncovers the secret world of the Home Office, blending new footage with rare archive and interviews with present and past home secretaries. Show more

Michael Cockerell reveals what life has really been like over the years in 10 Downing Street. Insiders talk candidly about the battles and tragicomic events. Show more

With Britain's first-ever political leaders' television debate imminent, Michael Cockerell hears from US Presidents and their advisers about what it is like to take part. Show more

Using unseen archive footage and interviews, Michael Cockerell tells the inside story of the 20 years that took Margaret Thatcher from Commons new girl to prime minister in 1979. Show more

Michael Cockerell tells the story of how prime ministers have coped with life after Number Ten, after Tony Blair became the youngest member of the ex-PMs' club for a hundred years. Show more

Documentary. Using archive material and interviews, Michael Cockerell sheds new light on the tragi-comedy of the 1970s by focusing on some of its most controversial characters. Show more

Jo Coburn is joined by political filmmaker Michael Cockerell. Plus Alan Johnson and Graham Stringer are in to discuss Jeremy Corbyn's speech on remaining in the EU. Show more

Michael Cockerell presents a programme of educational short films, taking us behind the scenes in the House of Commons. A unique way of learning about British politics.

Series by Michael Cockerell starts with the role played over the years by the most powerful unelected member of the government, the Cabinet Secretary. Show more

Andrew Neil and Jo Coburn discuss James Murdoch's appearance at Leveson with Lord Winston. Plus film maker Michael Cockerell and UKIP London Mayor candidate Lawrence Webb. Show more

Obituary series. Matthew Bannister on Tory politician Lord Carrington, textile conservator Karen Finch, film maker Claude Lanzmann, writer Harlan Ellison. Show more

Julian Worricker on TV journalist Michael Nicholson, actress and socialite Zsa Zsa Gabor, politician James Prior, Rabbi Lionel Blue, composer Pauline Oliveros. Show more

Michael Cockerell interviews David 'call me Dave' Cameron for a behind-the-scenes documentary about his two years as leader of the Conservative party. Show more

Looking back at Boris Johnson's time in No 10, from Brexit to the Coronavirus pandemic, Partygate and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Presented by Michael Cockerell.

Michael Cockerell uncovers the secret world of the Treasury, recounting battles Chancellors have had with their top officials and the conflicts with Number 10. Show more

Michael Cockerell uncovers the secret world of the Foreign Office, blending new footage with rare archive and interviews with present and past foreign secretaries. Show more

Brett Dean on Hamlet - the opera; Laura Barnett's novel about a songwriter - with songs by Karthryn Williams, the pleasures and pitfalls of dramas based on recent political events. Show more

A look back at Boris Johnson's time in No 10, from Brexit to the coronavirus pandemic, Partygate and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Presented by Michael Cockerell.

First shown on 30 January 1975. Michael Cockerell reports on the campaign for the Conservative Party leadership. The candidates are Edward Heath, Margaret Thatcher and Hugh Fraser. Show more