Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20080930 | Series of plays by Jonathan Myerson depicting life inside Downing Street. After a man dies from a virus picked up abroad, newspapers run a panic campaign that questions the government's security measures. Adam - Antony Sher Steve - Julian Rhind-Tutt Monica - Sasha Behar Polly - Deborah Findlay Colin - Colin McFarlane Josephson - Philip Jackson Elliot - Christopher Ettridge Dimitri - Chris Pavlo Lord Rudolph - Paul Jesson Directed by Clive Brill. The newspapers runs a panic campaign questioning the government's security measures. |
| 02 | 20081007 | 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. The Prime Minister falls out with the Chancellor and must decide if he should sack her. |
| 03 | 20081014 | Series of plays by Jonathan Myerson depicting life inside Downing Street. The Prime Minister finds himself embroiled in unexpected complications on a trip to Gibraltar, and his wife drawns media attention by meeting a former party worker who has just been released from prison. Adam - Antony Sher Steve - Julian Rhind-Tutt Monica - Sasha Behar Colin - Colin McFarlane Hannah - Kelly Hunter Admiral - Sean Baker George - Nicholas Murchie Ernest - Nigel Cooke Jackie - Ellie Haddington Esme - Charlotte Lucas Barbara - Nicholas Murchie Directed by Clive Brill. The PM's wife draws media attention by meeting a recently jailed ex-party worker. |
| 04 | 20081021 | Series of plays by Jonathan Myerson depicting life inside Downing Street. The prime minister's chief of staff has been attacked and seriously injured during a routine walkabout. When it emerges that the attacker was recently released early from jail under a government initiative the prime minister is forced to consider whether he should resign. Adam - Antony Sher Polly - Deborah Findlay Steve - Julian Rhind-Tutt Hannah - Kelly Hunter Monica - Sasha Behar Directed by Clive Brill. The PM considers resignation when his chief of staff is attacked and seriously injured. |
| 05 | 20081028 | Series of plays by Jonathan Myerson depicting life inside Downing Street. Following the tragic death of his Personal Private Secretary, the Prime Minister has called an election. With four weeks until the country votes, the polls do not look promising. Adam - Antony Sher Steve - Julian Rhind-Tutt Monica - Sasha Behar Polly - Deborah Findlay Lord Rudolph - Paul Jesson Sheila Larwood - Clare Perkins Robert Wintour - Nigel Lindsay Greg Spender - John Warnaby Barry Hornsea - Connor McIntyre Reporter - Christopher Obi. The Prime Minister has called an election and the polls do not look promising. |