Three people are given the chance to run their country during a major crisis. Guided by Gavin Hewitt they will be helped by three experts: Air Marshal Sir Tim Garden advises on military issues; Amanda Platell, communication strategy; and former police and intelligence officer Charles Shoebridge, emergency services response. By the end of the show they will know whether or not they are a potential prime minister.
Cast: Gavin Hewitt, Tim Garden, Amanda Platell
Season 1
4 episodes
1. Hijack: PilotThree people are given the chance to run their country during a major crisis. Guided by Gavin Hewitt they will be helped by three experts: Air Marshal Sir Tim Garden advises on military issues; Amanda Platell, communication strategy; and former police and intelligence officer Charles Shoebridge, emergency services response. By the end of the show they will know whether or not they are a potential prime minister.CC58minFeb 3, 2004
2. PlagueAn infectious disease from a Liverpool hospital threatens to spread to mainland Europe and three people are given the chance to run their country during this major crisis. Guided by Gavin Hewitt, they will be helped by three experts: Air Marshal Sir Tim Garden advises on military issues; Amanda Platell, communication strategy; and former police and intelligence officer Charles Shoebridge, emergency services response. Will there be a potential prime minister among the contestants?CC59minSep 5, 2004
3. FloodWhen a simulated hostage situation looms, can members of the public run the country? They are guided by Gavin Hewitt, with military advisor Sir Tim Garden , spin doctor Amanda Platell and former counter-terrorism expert Charles Shoebridge.CC1 h 0 minSep 12, 2004
4. HostageWhen a simulated hostage situation looms, can members of the public run the country? They are guided by Gavin Hewitt, with military advisor Sir Tim Garden, spin doctor Amanda Platell and former counter-terrorism expert Charles Shoebridge.CC1 h 0 minMar 14, 2005
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Three people are given the chance to run their country during a major crisis. Guided by Gavin Hewitt they will be helped by three experts: Air Marshal Sir Tim Garden advises on military issues; Amanda Platell, communication strategy; and former police and intelligence officer Charles Shoebridge, emergency services response. By the end of the show they will know whether or not they are a potential prime minister.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Peter Burnell
- Studio
- BBC
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
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