How to Be a Good President

7.0/10 · 12 votesSep 14, 200860 min

Ranked #2 of 3 in Season 8•−0.4 vs season avg

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Helped by contributors including Shirley Williams, Douglas Hurd and Simon Hoggart, journalist Jonathan Freedland attempts to define the qualities which make a great US president.

Written byJonathan Freedland

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Episode Summary

"How to Be a Good President" is episode 1 of Timeshift season 8. It scored 7.0/10 from 12 votes, ranking #2 of 3 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Written by Jonathan Freedland, it aired on September 14, 2008.

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