How to Be Prime Minister (1996)

How to Be Prime Minister

1996

Documentary TV Movie

Synopsis

It begins with cheers but almost always ends in tears. Yet, as the election looms, competition for the top job 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 over your 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.

Credits

Cast

Douglas Hurd as Self

Edward Heath as Self

Harold Macmillan as Self (archive footage)

Harold Wilson as Self (archive footage)

James Callaghan as Self

John Major as Self

Margaret Thatcher as Self

Michael Cockerell as Self - Narrator

Shirley Williams as Self

Tony Benn as Self