Ballot Monkeys
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Play S1 E1Political comedy set on the campaign buses of the main parties as they battle their way through the chaos of the election campaign.
Cast: Liz Kingsman, Jimmy Akingbola, Trevor Cooper
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Series 1
5 episodes
- 1. Episode 1The Conservatives are trying to work out how to target women voters; the Labour turn to social media to promote a positive image of Ed Miliband; Kevin Sturridge is frustrated that the Lib Dems aren't in the newspapers; and UKIP's Gerry Stagg tries to undo Kate Standen's unguarded telephone remarks.CC30minApr 21, 2015
- 2. Episode 2On the buses today, the Lib Dems are hoping to salvage a hint of respectability. Labour are trying to simplify their message, especially on immigration, whilst the Conservatives are in Scotland, and UKIP have some new celebrity support.CC30minApr 28, 2015
- 3. Episode 3The Labour team are forced to consider tomb stones, and Kevin Sturridge is further nearing breakdown as he contests mass apathy. Meanwhile, UKIP's Gerry Stagg has a golden PR idea involving bus driver Obi. Conservative candidate Martin, at least, has something to celebrate.CC30minMay 4, 2015
- 4. Episode 4A highly topical new comedy set on the campaign buses of the main political parties as the harassed teams battle their way through the noisy chaos of the election campaign, desperately trying to avoid gaffes and attempting to hang on to their sanity.CC30minMay 5, 2015
- 5. Episode 5Martin's looking at a future working under Boris; Kevin can't get off the Lib Dem bus; Christine and Melanie finally air their grievances; and Gerry has finally had it with Kate.CC30minMay 6, 2015
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Ballot Monkeys
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Political comedy set on the campaign buses of the main parties as they battle their way through the chaos of the election campaign.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Andy Hamilton, Guy Jenkin, Paul Schlesinger, Jimmy Mulville
- Created by
- Guy Jenkin, Andy Hamilton
- Cast
- Liz Kingsman, Jimmy Akingbola, Trevor Cooper, Hattie Morahan, Michael Fenton Stevens, Theo Barklem-Biggs
- Studio
- Hat Trick Productions
