Bowing Out Gracefully

Four episodes. First broadcast from 20080730 to 20080813.

The Brandreth Rules on Standing Down

Gyles Brandreth examines how political careers end and how to step down while maintaining one's dignity.

 
 
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01Down And Out 20080730He talks to former MPs who have suddenly had to cope with the prospect of unemployment.
02Down And Out And Up Again 20080806He explores how former MPs - such as himself - rebuild their careers after being voted out of office. Some go on to greater things, while others find life extremely difficult.
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03 LASTDown And Out - And In Again20080813As soon as they are defeated, some MPs start planning their comeback. But is it possible to return in triumph? Gyles considers some politicians who managed to return to office and others who refused to contemplate the idea.