About this season
Alastair Campbell and Baroness Sayeeda Warsi put 12 ambitious Brits through their political paces, as they compete to be crowned Channel 4's Alternative Prime Minister. Who has what it takes?
Episodes (6)
1. Episode 1
Aired 27 September 2022 • 48 min
The 12 candidates tackle an education task that sees Darius dancing around a maypole and Natalie dressed as a robot. Can internet sensation Jackie Weaver and Danny, the son of DJ Goldie, save the day?
2. Episode 2
Aired 4 October 2022 • 47 min
Alastair Campbell and Baroness Sayeeda Warsi challenge the remaining candidates to tackle obesity. What will MP Jess Phillips make of this ambitious bunch? And who'll live to fight another day?
3. Episode 3
Aired 11 October 2022 • 47 min
With the country plunged into a state of emergency, the candidates are in crisis mode and face intense scrutiny from MPs Chris Bryant and Johnny Mercer as they make crucial and difficult decisions.
4. Episode 4
Aired 18 October 2022 • 47 min
The heat is on as the candidates face a timely task: tackling the energy crisis. Two more hopefuls step up to the plate as the teams hit the campaign trail. Will a home-turf advantage pay off?
5. Episode 5
Aired 25 October 2022 • 47 min
It's the semi-final. As the candidates tackle crime, they face a punishing grilling from top broadcasters Krishnan Guru-Murthy and Nick Ferrari. Who will survive their trial by media?
6. Episode 6
Aired 1 November 2022 • 47 min
Cue battle buses, raucous rallies and intense campaigns as the top three candidates pitch their big ideas to the public and media in the final showdown. Who will be C4's Alternative Prime Minister?