- Radio Times
- Review by:
- Mark Braxton
Before you express disbelief at yet another TV vehicle for Brian Cox, this is Brian Cox the one-time Hannibal Lecktor. His character here is almost as antisocial: a burger baron and aspiring MP whose talent for self-promotion is matched only by his foot-in-mouth capabilities.
The first of a three-part series isn’t troubled by subtlety, and Cox gives
a full-blooded performance as “man of the people” Bob Servant.
About this programme
1/6. Comedy about a Dundee man trying to fuel his ego through politics in the suburb of Broughty Ferry. Bob Servant sees the sudden death of the sitting MP, which results in a by-election, as a chance for him to receive the attention he desperately craves. A radio appearance leads to a home visit from the police and protests from dog owners, leaving Bob's campaign in tatters. Starring Brian Cox.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Bob Servant
- Brian Cox
- Frank
- Jonathan Watson
- Taxi driver
- John Buick
- Radio producer
- Moyo Akande
- Anders
- Greg McHugh
- Inspector
- Kevin O'Laughlin
- Miss Wilson
- Lesley Hart
- Philippa Edwards
- Pollyanna McIntosh
- Paramedic
- Jordan Young
- Angler
- Michael Moreland
- Father
- Grant O'Rourke
Crew
- Director
- Annie Griffin
- Executive Producer
- Mark Freeland
- Executive Producer
- Ewan Angus
- Executive Producer
- Cheryl Taylor
- Producer
- Owen Bell
- Writer
- Neil Forsyth
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