Based on Boris Johnson's first few months as prime minister, the story tells the impact of the first wave of COVID-19 's epidemic on Britain. The show will take you deep into the palace of power, showing Johnson's struggle with the COVID-19 epidemic, Brexit, and controversial personal and political life. Intertwined with government events are stories from across the UK: from experts and scientists racing against the clock to understand the virus, front-line doctors, nurses and nursing home staff work tirelessly and bravely to contain and defeat the virus. to ordinary people whose lives are in chaos. The materials come from first-hand statements from a variety of industries, including 10 Downing Street, the Ministry of Health, the Emergency Scientific Advisory Group (SAGE), and hospitals and sanatoriums across the country.