How to Be Prime Minister

The story

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.

Cast & crew

Michael CockerellSelf - Narrator

John MajorSelf

Margaret ThatcherSelf

Harold MacmillanSelf (archive footage)

Harold WilsonSelf (archive footage)

Edward HeathSelf

James CallaghanSelf

Shirley WilliamsSelf

Douglas HurdSelf

Tony BennSelf

Charles PowellSelf

Joe Haines

Joe HainesSelf