In this series, award-winning reporter Michael Cockerell travels deep inside the corridors of the Palace of Westminster revealing what really went on behind the scenes in the run up to the 2015 General Elections.
The cameras follow ministers and MPs as they seek to navigate the machinery of the House. We will also be introduced to the people who keep the Commons working from the keeper of Big Ben to the gospel-singing tea lady of the Members’ Tea Room.
Do you think the House of Commons needs to be dragged into the 21st century or are you happy with it as it is? Share your views in the comments below.
Visit the BBC pages to find out even more and discover how to watch on iPlayer. See below for an episode guide...
Where does politics happen beyond the usual parliamentary buildings?
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The spaces of politics
What are the spaces of politics beyond the usual buildings of parliament? Three Open University academics tell us in this video.
Watch nowThe spaces of politicsLevel: 2 Intermediate
Get the inside scoop with the presenter and producer of the series
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Inside the Commons: Behind-the-scenes with Michael Cockerell
Michael Cockerell, political documentary maker and presenter of Inside the Commons, provides an exclusive insight into how the series came about.
Watch nowInside the Commons: Behind-the-scenes with Michael CockerellLevel: 1 Introductory
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Inside the Commons: Behind-the-scenes with Tim Stirzaker
What obstacles and rewards were involved in producing Inside the Commons? Richard Heffernan talks to the producer, Tim Stirzaker.
Watch nowInside the Commons: Behind-the-scenes with Tim StirzakerLevel: 1 Introductory
PMQs: Journalists and academics have their say
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Political insights: Prime Minister's Questions
Are PMQs just a political Punch and Judy? Top parliamentary sketchwriters join Open University academic Richard Heffernan in this video discussion.
Watch nowPolitical insights: Prime Minister's QuestionsLevel: 1 Introductory
Want to study politics?
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Politics courses
Interested in politics? Find out which courses The Open University has to offer in this area.
Read morePolitics courses
More political content
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General Election 2015 - 79Rewind
Join us as we count down to the 2015 General Election with a step back in time...
Take part nowGeneral Election 2015 - 79RewindLevel: 1 Introductory
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Performing politics
Do we want politicians - or do we really want performers instead? William Hague, Glenda Jackson, Quentin Letts and Simon Sebag-Montefiore consider if we're putting artifice ahead of substance.
Watch nowPerforming politicsLevel: 1 Introductory
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