Channel 4’s Dispatches series tackles one of Britain’s most talked-about political figures this Thursday, June 26, at 8 PM. The program, titled Will Nigel Farage Be Prime Minister?: Dispatches, puts Reform UK and its figurehead under the microscope, asking whether the movement is simply a protest vote or the groundwork for a future government.
Political journalist Fraser Nelson sets out to meet the voters propelling Nigel Farage’s current rise, traveling from England’s shires to its seaside towns. The documentary goes beyond the soundbites, aiming to explain the deeper forces behind Reform’s support, including voter disillusionment, questions of identity, and a general appetite for political disruption.
The program also explores the numerous hurdles Reform faces, including internal disagreements, resignations, and the tricky business of balancing left and right-leaning policies within its own ranks. Nelson also questions whether Reform can effectively address the often-fraught issues of ethno-nationalism and cultural conflict that exist within its base.
Ultimately, the special looks at Nigel Farage’s history of riding political waves, framing his latest project within that context.
Will Nigel Farage Be Prime Minister?: Dispatches airs Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 8:00 PM on Channel 4.
