The Zelensky Story

The Zelensky Story Beyond the Presidency

Follow Zelensky’s journey from a young actor and entertainer to one of the most recognisable leaders on the planet, presiding over a nation at war with Putin’s Russia.

Documentary

War & Politics

The Zelensky Story Beyond the Presidency

Follow Zelensky’s journey from a young actor and entertainer to one of the most recognisable leaders on the planet, presiding over a nation at war with Putin’s Russia.

Documentary

War & Politics

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First Aired on: Sep 04, 2024
Popularity: 3.789: 3 votes
Networks: (GB)
Production: 72 Films (GB)The Open University (GB)
Status: Ended: Show Ended

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 3 episodes

Miniseries

Comedian, actor, president, war leader - in his own words. The extraordinary life of one of the world's most recognisable leaders, and how war in Ukraine changed everything.

Aired 10 months ago

3 Episodes

Episode 1Episode 1 min
With unique access to Volodymyr Zelensky and Olena Zelenska, this is the extraordinary journey of a comedian playing the president who became the real president of his country.
Episode 2Episode 2 min
Zelensky grapples with what it means to lead a country, with his infamous phone call with Trump, his only meeting with Putin, and a brutal initiation into ruthless power politics.
Episode 3Episode 3 min
The Zelenskys reveal what happened in the first hours of the Russian invasion, open up about the realities of living through war and the difficulty of making life and death decisions.