BBC political reporter Adam Fleming will be debuting a podcast ‘Boris,’ dedicated to the life and times of former UK prime minister Boris Johnson on Saturday 9 July, just two days after Johnson quit Downing Street.
Fleming, who hosts hit BBC podcast ‘Newscast,’ and his guests will tell the story of Johnson – the man who came to be known simply as “Boris” – and who rose to occupy the highest office in the land.
The series will tell Johnson’s story, from boy to man to prime minister. Each week, Adam will be joined by guests who have watched, worked and dealt with him from the early school years in Brussels and at Eton through to his resignation this week, following the desertion of dozens of government ministers.
In episode 1, Adam will be discussing Johnson’s early years up until the end of his time at his upper-class schooling at Eton. He...
Fleming, who hosts hit BBC podcast ‘Newscast,’ and his guests will tell the story of Johnson – the man who came to be known simply as “Boris” – and who rose to occupy the highest office in the land.
The series will tell Johnson’s story, from boy to man to prime minister. Each week, Adam will be joined by guests who have watched, worked and dealt with him from the early school years in Brussels and at Eton through to his resignation this week, following the desertion of dozens of government ministers.
In episode 1, Adam will be discussing Johnson’s early years up until the end of his time at his upper-class schooling at Eton. He...
- 7/9/2022
- by Caroline Frost
- Deadline Film + TV
Boris Johnson has signed up for a BBC documentary about his life and political career.
The London mayor has given behind-the-scenes access to renowned documentary maker Michael Cockerell for a BBC Two film.
The film sees Johnson discussing his rivalry with prime minister David Cameron, reports The Sun.
Johnson says that their rivalry stems from their Eton schooldays, when he was Cameron's senior by two years.
A source close to the film's production describes it as "revealing" and "candid".
It will also include an interview with Johnson's mother Charlotte Johnson Wahl and home footage of him as a youngster.
The source added: "It's a complete profile of the most popular and interesting politician in Britain."
Michael Cockerell has previously made similar profiles of politicians including Margaret Thatcher, Tony Blair and David Cameron.
The film will air on March 25 on BBC Two.
Boris Johnson's best moments - Photo gallery:...
The London mayor has given behind-the-scenes access to renowned documentary maker Michael Cockerell for a BBC Two film.
The film sees Johnson discussing his rivalry with prime minister David Cameron, reports The Sun.
Johnson says that their rivalry stems from their Eton schooldays, when he was Cameron's senior by two years.
A source close to the film's production describes it as "revealing" and "candid".
It will also include an interview with Johnson's mother Charlotte Johnson Wahl and home footage of him as a youngster.
The source added: "It's a complete profile of the most popular and interesting politician in Britain."
Michael Cockerell has previously made similar profiles of politicians including Margaret Thatcher, Tony Blair and David Cameron.
The film will air on March 25 on BBC Two.
Boris Johnson's best moments - Photo gallery:...
- 3/7/2013
- Digital Spy
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