- Radio Times
- Review by:
- Mark Braxton
This would-be politician is what you might call “in your face”. His alphabet omits the letters P and C, and his self-opinion is so inflated he should be reported to Air Traffic Control. The sudden death of Broughty Ferry’s sitting MP has sparked him into action; he’s waited his whole life to be in the spotlight and he’ll do and say anything to keep it shining on him.
This week Bob (Brian Cox, pictured left) and his heroically inept campaign manager Frank meet slick opponent Nick Edwards, whose wife promises humiliation for Bob. It feels as though we should be rooting for the little guy — would that we had a vestige of sympathy for him.
About this programme
2/6. The by-election favourite Nick Edwards arrives in town, but Bob is determined to derail him by rallying support for his `Local Man' campaign while in pubs and enjoying a high-society dinner. Comedy, starring Brian Cox.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Bob Servant
- Brian Cox
- Frank
- Jonathan Watson
- Nick Edwards
- Rufus Jones
- Phillippa Edwards
- Pollyanna McIntosh
- Lady Provost
- Vicki Liddelle
- Taxi driver
- John Buick
- Delivery man
- James Young
- Arthur
- Finlay Welsh
- Stewpot
- Antony Strachan
- Provost's Secretary
- Kirstin McLean
- Medical Director
- Ron Donachie
Crew
- Director
- Annie Griffin
- Producer
- Owen Bell
- Writer
- Neil Forsyth
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