The last governor

"This series shows what went on behind-the-scenes in the five years prior to the end of British rule in Hong Kong. Made with the close co-operation of Governor Chris Patten, the film reveals the politician-turned-diplomat's candid views on the negotiations over the British withdrawal. A Democratic Time Bomb - explores the mixed reactions to Chris Patten's plans. Restraint in Difficult Circumstances - Beijing denounces Patten and his reforms. Lewis Carroll Country - looks at the 1984 Joint Declaration, under which Britain and China agreed terms for the handover. Loosening the Screws - China threatens to reap up the Patten blueprint. Another Balls-Aching Week - China's antagonism towards Patten sharpens Hong Kong's fears about the future."
"A political history, supported by location filming, extensive participant interviews, and comment by the Governor himself, of the last five years of British rule in Hong Kong, which ended on June 30th 1997, when the island was handed over to the People's Republic of China."@en
"A political history, supported by location filming, extensive participant interviews, and comment by the Governor himself, of the last five years of British rule in Hong Kong, which ended on June 30th 1997, when the island was handed over to the People's Republic of China."
"Describes the role of the last governor of Hong Kong, Chris Patten, before the former colony of Britain was handed back to China."