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.
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Episodes
Ep 1
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.
15/03/201660 min
Ep 2
Obamacare
With exclusive interviews from president Obama and his White House team, episode two tells the story of Obama's greatest legacy: healthcare.
22/03/201660 min
Ep 3
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.
29/03/201660 min
Ep 4
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.