This England: Kenneth Branagh’s Boris Johnson drama confirms release date with new teaser trailer

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18 Aug 2022, 09:43

We don’t have long to go until we can see Kenneth Branagh’s take on Prime Minister Boris Johnson in This England. 

The political thriller will air on Sky Atlantic and streaming service NOW on 21st September, so just over a month to go!

This England, directed by Michael Winterbottom, will focus on Johnson’s tumultuous first months as PM during the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020.

According to Sky, the intense drama will take us inside the halls of power, as Johnson grapples with Covid-19, Brexit, and a controversial personal and political life. 

In the series, Branagh completely transforms into the politician with incredibly convincing facial prosthetics and the unmistakable blonde hair, making him practically identical to Johnson. 

The brand new teaser gives more of a glimpse at how the events of Johnson’s premiership will play out, while showing fans a look at Johnson’s wife Carrie, portrayed by Ophelia Lovibond, as well as a first glance at Rishi Sunak and Dominic Cummings.

Speaking of Boris Johnson, Have I Got News For You will be back with a special episode dedicated to the PM. 

The hit panel show will return to BBC One for its 64th series on Friday 2nd September and to mark the occasion, the debut episode will be titled ‘Have I Got News For Boris- A Special Tribute’.

As teased by the BBC, the special will take a trip down memory lane into the career of the Prime Minister and his time in the world of British politics the night before he leaves Downing Street after resigning in July.

Comedian Jack Dee will be guest hosting the special episode with Ian Hislop and Paul Merton back in their respective Captain chairs. Joining them on the panel so far is comedian Phil Wang and journalist Janet Street-Porter.

This England will air on Sky Atlantic and streaming service NOW on 21st September.