The new five-part miniseries is written and directed by Michael Winterbottom (The Trip<\/a>, Greed<\/a>), and will explore the tumultuous early months of Johnson\u2019s time in office.<\/p>\n The primary focus will be the COVID-19 pandemic, with the drama intending to take us inside the halls of power, where decisions were being made that would come to change the lives of so many across the country.<\/p>\n We\u2019ll also see the impact on the frontlines, with stories from doctors, nurses and care home workers, as well as scientists racing to find a vaccine, interwoven between the political drama unfolding behind the door of No. 10.<\/p>\n In addition to Branagh as the Prime Minister, several other prominent figures will also be depicted in This England, with Ophelia Lovibond (Feel Good<\/a>) playing Carrie Johnson and Andrew Buchan (The Crown<\/a>) as then-Health Secretary Matt Hancock.<\/p>\n In addition to brand new images, Sky has also released a brief teaser trailer, which recreates some of the dramatic press conferences that were must-see viewing in the early days of the health crisis.<\/p>\n You can watch the This England trailer below:<\/p>\n![\"""\"](\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2022\/05\/kenneth-branagh-boris-johnson-this-england-319605b.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
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