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Make Me an MP

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Last broadcast on Wed, 18 Nov 2009, 23:15 on BBC One (Northern Ireland only) (see all broadcasts).

Synopsis

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John Smeaton, the ex-baggage handler who foiled a terrorist attack on Glasgow airport, took on his biggest challenge yet when he stood as an independent MP in the Glasgow North East by-election.

This documentary goes behind the scenes of John's campaign as he tries to end 60 years of Labour rule. Despite once being hailed a hero and feted by the media, can John rely on the public's support in his new role as a parliamentary candidate? What reception will he get as he pounds the streets of the constituency with his mum, dad and best mate helping him hand out leaflets? Will the hero make a good politician?

Credits

Director
James Bluemel

Broadcasts

  1. Wed 18 Nov 2009
    22:45
  2. Wed 18 Nov 2009
    23:15

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Duration

40 minutes

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