Sky has released the teaser trailer for This England.
The Boris Johnson miniseries starring Kenneth Branagh , which will arrive on September 21st. You can see it below …
Produced by Fremantle, This England will tell the story of some of the most devastating events ever to happen in the UK and of a Prime Minister at the helm in these unprecedented times.
The drama will retrace the impact on Britain of this pandemic that defined a generation and the responses of scientists, nurses and doctors as they worked tirelessly and heroically to contain and overcome the virus.
The miniseries is based on first-hand testimony from people from all walks of life. From 10 Downing Street, to the Department of Health, from the Scientific Emergency Advisory Group (SAGE) to hospitals and nursing homes across the country.
Michael Winterbottom directed all episodes, and co-wrote the miniseries with Kieron Quirke . He is also the executive producer alongside Richard Brown . The cast includes Simon Kunz, Rachel Sophia-Anthony, Adam Oakley, James Corrigan, Julie Williamson, Derek Barr and Simon Treves .
Producers are Melissa Parmenter (Revolution Films), Josh Hyams and Anthony Wilcox . Tim Shipman , The Sunday Times political columnist, participates as a consultant. This England is produced by Fremantle, Brown’s Passenger and Michael Winterbottom ‘s Revolution Films . This is a Sky Original production .