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This England

TV·2022–2022·1 season, 6 episodes·Sky Atlantic·War & Politics, Drama

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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.

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01This England S01E02Episode 2S01E02 · 8.5As the situation worsens in Italy, Boris attends a tense COBRA meeting and prepares for the pandemic to reach the UK's shores.
  2. 02This England S01E05Episode 5S01E05 · 8.5The Government discusses contingency plans as Boris' health deteriorates. Dom Cummings is spotted in Durham.
  3. 03This England S01E03Episode 3S01E03 · 8.0Carrie and Boris host a baby shower at Chequers as COVID-19 cases rise, care homes call for guidance and the Department of Health tackles testing.

Cast

Kenneth BranaghKenneth BranaghBoris JohnsonOphelia LovibondOphelia LovibondCarrie SymondsSimon Paisley DaySimon Paisley DayDominic CummingsCharles DanceCharles DanceMax HastingsAndrew BuchanAndrew BuchanMatt HancockAlec NichollsAlec NichollsPatrick VallanceGreta BellamacinaGreta BellamacinaCleo WatsonRachel Sophia-AnthonyRachel Sophia-AnthonyLola Aldenjana (uncredited)

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode6Episodes2022Aired 8.1Season avg
  1. S01E01This England S01E01Episode 1September 28, 2022 7.5Boris Johnson grapples with COVID-19, Brexit and a controversial personal and political life.
  2. S01E02This England S01E02Season's bestEpisode 2October 5, 2022 8.5As the situation worsens in Italy, Boris attends a tense COBRA meeting and prepares for the pandemic to reach the UK's shores.
  3. S01E03This England S01E03Episode 3October 12, 2022 8.0Carrie and Boris host a baby shower at Chequers as COVID-19 cases rise, care homes call for guidance and the Department of Health tackles te
  4. S01E04This England S01E04Episode 4October 19, 2022 8.0As Lockdown kicks off in the UK, Dom decides to take his family to Durham to isolate and Boris tests positive...
  5. S01E05This England S01E05Episode 5October 26, 2022 8.5The Government discusses contingency plans as Boris' health deteriorates. Dom Cummings is spotted in Durham.
  6. S01E06This England S01E06Episode 6November 2, 2022 8.0Boris returns to Downing Street as Carrie gives birth and the Cummings Durham story breaks.

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