The Rest is Politics: Election Special

As the UK prepares to go to the polls, Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart discuss, dissect and deconstruct the biggest news stories from the campaign trail

Documentary

Seasons

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 2024-05-29

In the first episode, Alastair and Rory dissect the results of their exclusive poll, which shows Labour's lead is narrowing, and discuss Rishi Sunak's national service policy.

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 2024-06-04

Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart discuss the Daily Mail poll that predicts the Conservative Party will win just 66 seats in the upcoming General Election and take a look at Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer's latest election pledges. The pair review the state of play for the Liberal Democrats, Green Party and SNP ahead of polling day and give updates on the Israel-Gaza conflict and South African elections.

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 2024-06-11

Former Labour spin doctor Alastair Campbell and former Conservative MP Rory Stewart ask what impact the D-Day fiasco will have on Rishi Sunak.

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 2024-06-18

Alastair and Rory discuss the Tories' final campaign strategy and Labour concerns over turnout. Plus: Emmanuel Macron's big gamble, and the politics of football.

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Rating

0.0/10

Release Date

2024-05-29

Episodes

4 (1 seasons)

Status

Returning Series

Cast

Alastair Campbell

Self - Host

Rory Stewart