Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 19970730 | 20220603 (BBC7) 20220604 (BBC7) | MP George Dank finds himself living in a tree to protest about a bypass. With John Fortune, Eleanor Bron, Sally Phillips and Elliott Nicholls. Kate Brooke and Sally Phillips' six-part comedy drama, set just before the 1997 general election. Dan - Chris Pavlo Skip - Elliott Nicholls Jennifer - Sally Phillips Taxi Driver - Alan Francis An MP finds himself living in a tree to protest about a bypass. Starring John Fortune and Eleanor Bron. 'A six-part comedy drama, set just before the last general election, written by Kate Brooke and SALLY PHILLIPS. A bumbling Conservative MP finds himself living in a tree to protest the new by-pass in his constituency. His wife, Hermione, sees her husband as the new Dante. With JOHN FORTUNE, ELEANOR BRON and Louisa Milwood-Haigh.' 'A six-part comedy drama by Kate Brooke and Sally Phillips , set just before the last general election. A Conservative MP finds himself living in a tree to protest about a bypass. with Kevin Eldon. Sally Phillips and Elliott Nicholls. Producer Jane Berthoud' |
| 02 | 19970806 | 20220610 (BBC7) 20220611 (BBC7) | Bumbling Conservative MP George Dank climbs a tree in protest at the building of the new bypass through his constituency. Hermione continues to find parallels between her hero Dante and her husband, and falls in love with him all over again. Daughter Anne comes to join them too. Robbins tries to find something to smear Dank's good name with. Starring John Fortune and Eleanor Bron. Kate Brooke and Sally Phillips' six-part comedy drama, set just before the 1997 general election. Dan - Chris Pavlo Skip - Elliott Nicholls Jennifer - Sally Phillips Editor / Journalist - Alan Francis Brian Perkins - as himself All other parts played by members of the cast. Will bumbling MP George Dank be able to climb down from his bypass protest? An MP finds himself living in a tree to protest about a bypass. Bumbling Conservative MP George Dank climbs a tree in protest at the building of the new bypass through his constituency. Hermione continues to find paralllels between her hero and Dante and her husband, and falls in love with him all over again. Daughter Anne comes to join them too. Robbins tries to find something to smear Dank's good name with. With John Fortune, Eleanor Bron, Sally Phillips and Elliott Nicholls. 'A six-part comedy drama by Kate Brooke and SALLY PHILLIPS. 2: Conservative MP George Dank ascends a tree in protest at the building of the new bypass, and Robbins tries to find something to smear Dank's good name. With JOHN FORTUNE, ELEANOR BRON and Louise Milwood-Haigh.' 2: Conservative MP George Dank climbs a tree in protest at the building of the new bypass, and Robbins tries to find something to smear Dank's good name with. with Brian Bowles , Kevin Eldon. Sally Phillips and Elliott Nicholls. Producer Jane Berthoud |
| 03 | 19970813 | 20220617 (BBC7) 20220618 (BBC7) | MP George Dank finds himself living in a tree to protest about the building of a bypass. And with university job cuts looming, he could be soon joined by his wife Hermione... Starring John Fortune and Eleanor Bron. Kate Brooke and Sally Phillips' six-part comedy drama, set just before the 1997 general election. Dan - Chris Pavlo Skip - Elliott Nicholls Jennifer - Sally Phillips Nigel / Peter - Alan Francis Brian Perkins - as himself All other parts played by members of the cast. Producer: Jane Berthoud MP George Dank may soon be joined by his wife Hermione on the protest MP George Dank finds himself living in a tree to protest about a bypass. With John Fortune, Eleanor Bron, Sally Phillips and Elliott Nicholls. 'A six-part comedy drama by Kate Brooke and SALLY PHILLIPS. 3: Cuts at the university mean Hermione loses her job, which means she is free to join her husband and the other road protestors full-time. With JOHN FORTUNE, ELEANOR BRON and Louise Milwood-Haigh.' Hermione loses her job, which means she is free to join her husband and the other road protestors full-time. with Louisa Milwood-Haigh . Brian Bowles. Kevin Eldon , Sally Phillips and Elliott Nicholls Producer Jane Berthoud |
| 04 | 19970820 | 20220624 (BBC7) 20220625 (BBC7) | MP George Dank's bypass protest is drawing all the wrong kind of attention as smears hit the newspapers. Meanwhile, Hermoine is busy coaching the protestors in Ghibelline siege tactics and Anne falls in love. Starring John Fortune and Eleanor Bron. Kate Brooke and Sally Phillips' six-part comedy drama, set just before the 1997 general election. Dan - Chris Pavlo Skip / Gladys - Elliott Nicholls Jennifer / Aurora - Sally Phillips Nigel - Alan Francis Brian Perkins - as himself All other parts played by members of the cast. Producer: Jane Berthoud MP George Dank finds himself living in a tree to protest about a bypass. With John Fortune, Eleanor Bron, Sally Phillips and Elliott Nicholls. 4: The smear hits the papers, Robbins has discovered what he believes to be a lunch-for-questions scenario and hopes to see Dank fail. Hermoine is busy meanwhile coaching the protestors in Ghibelline seige tactics and Anne falls in love. 'A six-part comedy drama by Kate Brooke and SALLY PHILLIPS. 4: The smear hits the papers, and Robbins has discovered what he believes to be a lunch-for-questions scenario. Meanwhile, Hermione is busy coaching the protestors in seige tactics, and Anne falls in love. With JOHN FORTUNE, ELEANOR BRON and Louise Milwood-Haigh.' 'A six-part comedy drama by Kate Brooke and Sally Phillips. 4: The smear hits the papers, and Robbins has discovered what he believes to be a lunch-for-questions scenario. with Kevin Eldon. Sally Phillips and Elliott Nicholls. Producer Jane Berthoud' |
| 05 | 19970827 | 20220701 (BBC7) 20220702 (BBC7) | Will the protestors win their court case to stop the bypass? And what is George and Hermione hatching a plan to do with a stuffed owl? Starring John Fortune and Eleanor Bron. Kate Brooke and Sally Phillips' comedy drama, set just before the 1997 general election. Dan / Richard & Ernie 2 - Chris Pavlo Skip / Irma - Elliott Nicholls Aurora - Sally Phillips Nigel / Ernie 1 / Ken - Alan Francis Brian Perkins - as himself All other parts played by members of the cast. Producer: Jane Berthoud What will bypass protesting MP George Dank do if things don't go well in court? With John Fortune, Eleanor Bron, Sally Phillips and Elliott Nicholls. Kate Brooke and Sally Phillips' six-part comedy drama, set just before the 1997 general election. 5. Will the protestors win their court case to stop the bypass? And what do George and Hermione hatch a plan to do with a stuffed owl? 'A six-part comedy drama by Kate Brooke and SALLY PHILLIPS. 5: The protestors lose the court case and the road is to go ahead. George and Hermione hatch a plan to steal a rare stuffed owl and place it in the woods. With JOHN FORTUNE, ELEANOR BRON and Louise Milwood-Haigh.' 'A six-part comedy drama by Kate Brooke and Sally Phillips. 5: The protestors lose the court case and the road is to go ahead. George and Hermione hatch a plan to steal a rare stuffed owl and place it in the woods. with Alan Francis , Sally Phillips. Elliott Nicholls and Chris Pavlo. Producer Jane Berthoud' |
| 06 LAST | 19970903 | 20220708 (BBC7) 20220709 (BBC7) | The eviction order is finally served, and battle commences - just as the 1997 general election starts. Will the DTP play dirty? Will Hermione find yet more parallels with Dante? Conclusion of Kate Brooke and Sally Phillips' comedy drama series. Dan - Chris Pavlo Skip / WPC Pierce - Elliott Nicholls Aurora - Sally Phillips Nigel / Sarge / Security Guard - Alan Francis John Humphrys - as himself The battle rages and George is up a tree - can he save the day? With John Fortune. 'Conclusion of the six-part comedy drama by Kate Brooke and SALLY PHILLIPS. The eviction order is finally served and battle commences just as the election starts. Will George come down from his tree voluntarily? Will the DTP play dirty? Will Anne finally get her man? With JOHN FORTUNE, ELEANOR BRON and Louise Milwood-Haigh.' 'Conclusion of a six-part comedy drama by Kate Brooke and Sally Phillips. The eviction order is finally served, and battle commences just as the election starts. Will George come down from his tree voluntarily? Will the DTP play dirty? Will Anne finally get her man? with Alan Francis. Sally Phillips. Elliott Nicholls and Chris Pavio. Producer Jane Berthoud' |