A journalist storms Parliament with zero political experience and maximum chaos.
A journalist becomes an independent MP. Loosely based on the election of Martin Bell to the constituency of Tatton between 1997 and 2001.
Acting
Bill Paterson's weary integrity is magnetic.
Writing
Witty, cynical, surprisingly prescient dialogue.
Director
Guy Jenkin
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Martin Bell's actual 1997 win in Tatton was against Neil Hamilton amid 'Cash for Questions' scandal—this aired the same year, making it almost documentary-fast.
Nicholas Hoult appears as a child actor here, years before Skins or The Favourite made him a household name.
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