Nicola Sturgeon

Electoral juggernaut or introvert bookworm - who is the real Nicola Sturgeon? This series assesses the life and career of Scotland’s longest-serving first minister, from her handling of the Covid pandemic to the explosive falling-out with her former friend and mentor Alex Salmond. We hear in this series from Nicola Sturgeon herself, as well as her closest friends and fiercest opponents. The series gives an insight into her politics and her personality, and gauges how close she has brought Scotland to independence.A BBC Scotland News / Bespoken Media Production

The untold stories of her resignation – from allies, critics and Nicola Sturgeon herself. We get the inside track on the shock announcement which rocked Scottish politics. A BBC Scotland News / Bespoken Media Production

Assessing the personality trait which Nicola Sturgeon calls her “secret superpower”. We explore how an “absolutely introverted” character became Scotland’s first minister, and what it meant for her leadership style. A BBC Scotland News / Bespoken Media production.

The remarkable rise and dramatic fall of Nicola Sturgeon’s relationship with Alex Salmond. Allies and opponents chart the pair’s ascent to the peak of political power in Scotland, and the fall-out which saw them go head-to-head with their careers and reputations on the line.

How well did Nicola Sturgeon handle Covid - and what impact did the pandemic have on her? Those who made the big decisions look back on the key moments of the health crisis, and the legacy it left behind.

How does Nicola Sturgeon’s record stack up – on education, poverty, gender and climate? We examine whether Scotland’s longest-serving first minister delivered on her promises.

Did Nicola Sturgeon bring Scotland closer to independence - and what might she do next? We examine why she failed to secure a second referendum, and look ahead to life after politics for the former first minister.