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This England

This England

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This England

2022- 2022

1 Seasons

6 Episodes

6.0(22 votes)

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War & Politics

Drama

Overview

Inside the halls of power, Boris Johnson grapples with Covid-19, Brexit, and a controversial personal and political life during his tumultuous first months as Prime Minister.

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Production Companies

Fremantle UK

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

8 featured cast members

Starring

Kenneth Branagh

Kenneth Branagh

Boris Johnson

Ophelia Lovibond

Ophelia Lovibond

Carrie Symonds

Simon Paisley Day

Simon Paisley Day

Dominic Cummings

Charles Dance

Charles Dance

Max Hastings

Andrew Buchan

Andrew Buchan

Matt Hancock

Alec Nicholls

Alec Nicholls

Patrick Vallance

Greta Bellamacina

Greta Bellamacina

Cleo Watson

Rachel Sophia-Anthony

Rachel Sophia-Anthony

Lola Aldenjana (uncredited)

Creative team

Showrunner: Richard Brown
Melissa Parmenter
Produced by: Josh Hyams

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