The Deputy
Genres
Overview
The Deputy explores Bob Galway's life and work in the House of Commons and how it impacts on his personal life. Bob's a Deputy PM who is a man of the people - opinionated, principled and pragmatic. Surrounded by inefficient, highly-sexed private secretaries, a beleaguered Bob strives to protect his reputation, his career and his conscience as he tries to outsmart his adversaries in the cut and thrust world of Westminster.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
60 min
Release Date
2004-02-23
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
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Vote Average
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Warren Clarke
Bob Galway MP
Dervla Kirwan
Terri Leonard
Jack Dee
Stephen Sharples MP
David Tennant
Christopher Williams
Ace Bhatti
Nickhall Gangwani
Georgina Rylance
Ella Grappy
Jeff Rawle
Graham Hammond
Jaye Griffiths
Angela Platt MP
Philip McGinley
Karl Galway
Diane Keen
Hilary Galway
Aneirin Hughes
Alan Newberry MP
Lydia Baksh
Katey Wells
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