Inside Obama's White House
For millions, the election of Barack Obama marked a new era of hope. This four-part series tells the story of how he tried to reshape America as told by his inner circle - and the president himself.
First Aired
2016-03-15
Status
Ended
Network
BBC Two
Seasons
Season 1 Episodes
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E1. 100 Days
A month after his victory, Barack Obama discovered America was on the verge of a great depression. He puts his plans for change on hold to pass the largest stimulus in history.
E2. Obamacare
With exclusive interviews from president Obama and his White House team, episode two tells the story of Obama's greatest legacy: healthcare.
★ 8.5
E3. Don't Screw It Up
Episode three explores how Barack Obama set out to end George Bush's wars in the Middle East and reset relations with the rest of the world.
E4. The Arc of History
The last instalment of this definitive account of Obama's presidency tells how Obama got re-elected for a second term and tried to tackle America's most intractable social problems - guns, immigration and race.
Cast
Barack Obama
Self
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