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Episode 2

Series of plays by Jonathan Myerson depicting life inside Downing Street. The Prime Minister falls out with the Chancellor and must decide whether or not he should sack her.

Series of plays by Jonathan Myerson depicting life inside Downing Street.

The Prime Minister falls out with the Chancellor when he discovers that she has dropped some key tax reforms. It seems he may have no choice but to sack her, two days before she is due to deliver the Budget.

Adam ...... Antony Sher
Steve ...... Julian Rhind-Tutt
Monica ...... Sasha Behar
Polly ...... Deborah Findlay
Colin ...... Colin McFarlane
Brampton of SIS ...... Simon Chandler
Doyle, minister ...... Michael Eaves
Peter Chadwick ...... Clive Russell
Helen, Chancellor ...... Lucy Robinson
Miss Twining ...... Charlotte West Oram

Directed by Clive Brill.

45 minutes

Last on

Tue 7 Oct 2008 14:15

Broadcast

  • Tue 7 Oct 2008 14:15

Opening Lines

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