Episode 6
The beleaguered MP goes on a date - with The Opposition. Topical sitcom by Punt and Dennis. With James Fleet. From 2005.
Beleaguered MP Duncan Stonebridge goes on a date - with The Opposition.
A topical sitcom, originally recorded just prior to transmission, focused on the life of Duncan Stonebridge, frustrated backbench Labour MP for Rothershurst.
Since falling off the stage during a live edition of Question Time, he fears his career is going nowhere. He’s a man trapped in limbo, struggling to deal on a local level with the edicts handed down from Westminster.
Written by Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis.
Duncan Stonebridge …. James Fleet
Tom …. Simon Greenall
Roger …. Geoffrey McGivern
Jane Stonebridge …. Rachel Atkins
With:
Jennie Cox
Sue Elliott-Nichols
Dominic Coleman
Producer: Adam Bromley
First broadcast on 91¸£ÀûÉç Radio 4 in June 2005.
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