Based on Boris Johnson's tumultuous first months as Prime Minister, This England traces the impact on the country of the first wave of the Coronavirus pandemic.

The drama takes us inside the halls of power, as Johnson (Branagh) grapples with Covid-19, Brexit, and a controversial personal and political life. Interwoven are stories from around the country: scientists racing to understand the virus; the doctors, nurses and care-home workers on the frontline; and ordinary people whose lives were thrown into turmoil.