How to Be Prime Minister (1996)

How to Be Prime Minister (1996) poster

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.

Genre: Documentary, TV Movie
Runtime: 49 min
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Cast

Editing: Anne Tyerman
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films in Genre: Documentary, TV Movie

Frequently Asked Questions

What is How to Be Prime Minister about?
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.
Who stars in How to Be Prime Minister?
How to Be Prime Minister stars Michael Cockerell, John Major, Margaret Thatcher, Harold Macmillan, Harold Wilson, Edward Heath.
How long is How to Be Prime Minister?
How to Be Prime Minister has a runtime of 49m (49 minutes).
What genre is How to Be Prime Minister?
How to Be Prime Minister is a Documentary, TV Movie film.
Where was How to Be Prime Minister produced?
How to Be Prime Minister was produced in United Kingdom.