Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20080514 | Michael Portillo looks at rebellions by MPs who have refused to toe the party line. Michael Portillo explores the history of a great Westminster institution, the backbench MP | |
| 01 | 20080514 | 20080518 (R4) | Michael Portillo looks at rebellions by MPs who have refused to toe the party line. Michael Portillo explores the history of a great Westminster institution, the backbench MP |
| 02 | 20080521 | Michael Portillo recalls the good and noble works of backbenchers from the past. Michael Portillo explores the history of a great Westminster institution, the backbench MP | |
| 02 | 20080521 | 20080525 (R4) | Michael Portillo recalls the good and noble works of backbenchers from the past. Michael Portillo explores the history of a great Westminster institution, the backbench MP |
| 03 | 20080528 | Michael Portillo visits the History of Parliament Trust to research a burning question. Michael Portillo explores the history of a great Westminster institution, the backbench MP | |
| 03 | 20080528 | 20080601 (R4) | Michael Portillo visits the History of Parliament Trust to research a burning question. Michael Portillo explores the history of a great Westminster institution, the backbench MP |