Partition, 1921, tells the story of how Ireland came to be to be partitioned from the perspective of the British and unionist politicians who divided Ireland. Michael Portillo examines how this happened, unravelling a web of intrigue woven by the British ruling classes for whom the essential issue was defending Ulster

Two Roman boys, lazy and unhappy with the life they lead, dream of escaping by moving to Brazil, also involving a third friend, who works in his father's pastry shop.