Apha actor’s Tim Goodman plays Stanley Johnson, the father of prime minister Boris in epsiode 2 of the 5 episode series ‘This Sceptered Isle’ to be aired on Sky Atlantic in autumn 2022. Boris Johnson is played by a wig wearing, heavily padded Kenneth Branagh.
Tim spent most of his time between scenes improvising in character with him. It is directed by Michael Winterbottom.
Written by Winterbottom and Kieron Quirke, This Sceptered Isle is based on first-hand testimonies from insiders at Number 10 Downing Street, the Department of Health, the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) and other public bodies. The Sunday Times political editor Tim Shipman serves as a consultant on the series, which weaves together “countless true stories from Boris Johnson in Number 10 to front line workers around the country
