Cockerell’s greatest hits remind us that many of our Prime Ministers have been extremely odd

The great documentary maker offers a delightfully brief and unportentous survey of British leaders from Wilson to Johnson

Iain Dale: How will May cope with being written up as the worst Prime Minister in modern history?

Plus: My interviews with the Conservative leadership candidates – and, no, I haven’t a clue who will win.

Carrington, the hero who resigned over the Falklands, is reduced to a set of virtues

A new life is unable to bring the former Foreign Secretary into focus, and does not explain why he hated the Conservative Party.

Andrew Gimson’s PMQs sketch: May’s meaningless tautology about Brexit baffles her critics

“As frictionless trade as possible” is not a good enough rallying cry to restore the Prime Minister’s authority.

Profile: Enoch Powell. Many politicians rose higher. Few made a bigger impact – or still do.

He made grotesque errors of taste and judgement – see “Rivers of Blood”. But even his critics admit that he was one of the great parliamentarians of the 20th century.

Why Trump’s victory raises the stakes for Johnson

He has the potential to become a great Foreign Secretary, but will need to establish a reputation for trustworthiness.

Charlotte Leslie MP: My part in Michael Cockerell’s Inside the Commons

My enthusiasm for opening up Parliament to the people is put to the test in a new BBC TV series.

From Reggie to Dessie: Revealed – the cast list for the Commons Christmas panto

Aladdin: Gloria de Piero. Widow Twanky: Chris Bryant. Abananzer: Peter Mandelson. Genie of the Lamp, Michael Gove. Princess Lotus Blossom: Gavin Williamson…