Jonathan Dimbleby presents the first of a five-part documentary series charting Chris Patten's governorship of Hong Kong. Having lost his seat in the 1992 general election, Patten is appointed as the first politician to be governor of Hong Kong. His objective is to entrench freedom and democracy before the handover in 1997, but his blueprint for democratic reform enrages the Communists in Beijing.
Jonathan Dimbleby presents a five-part documentary series charting Chris Patten's governorship of Hong Kong. While Beijing denounces him, Patten woos the public with his reforms. But the powerful tycoons and their allies in the Legislative Council turn against him.
Jonathan Dimbleby presents a five-part documentary series charting Chris Patten's governorship of Hong Kong. As the talks with China collapse, and under widespread pressure to back off, Patten presses ahead and his democratic reforms are debated in the Legislative Council.
Jonathan Dimbleby presents a five-part documentary series charting Chris Patten's governorship of Hong Kong. China turns on the heat, promising to tear up the Patten blueprint. Growing anxiety in Hong Kong about civil rights after 1997 form the backdrop to the 1995 elections, held under the 'Patten rules'. A triumph for democracy is claimed, but already Patten faces new conflicts with London as well as Beijing.
Jonathan Dimbleby presents the last in a five-part documentary series charting Chris Patten's governorship of Hong Kong. This programme charts the final months of British rule and explores the future of Hong Kong under Chinese sovereignty. And Chris Patten and his critics reflect on what he has - and has not - accomplished.