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The Politician's Wife

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Plot

The Politician's Wife is a British television political drama written by Paula Milne, broadcast on Channel 4 in 1995 and starring Trevor Eve and Juliet Stevenson. The story centres around high-flying politician Duncan Matlock, Families Minister for the UK Government, who becomes embroiled in tabloid scandal as it is discovered that he has been having an affair with a former escort turned parliamentary researcher. Duncan's wife Flora becomes the focus of media attention as her reactions to the revelations are played out. Initially she plays out the part of the loyal wife, but as an aide of her husband feeds her details about the affair and various other political scandals that could be made to happen. She begins to sabotage her husband's integrity and reputation through a campaign of leaks and misinformation to the press and British Conservative Party stalwarts. After a series of increasingly sensational and damaging stories in the press, her husband is forced to resign in humiliation. The last episode closes with the results of the by-election being announced on TV. Flora Matlock wins with the support of her party whilst her husband is exiled to a minor post in Belgium.

Cast

Juliet Stevenson as Flora Matlock
Juliet Stevenson

as Flora Matlock

Trevor Eve as Duncan Matlock
Trevor Eve

as Duncan Matlock

Ian Bannen as Sir Donald Frazier
Ian Bannen

as Sir Donald Frazier

Anton Lesser as Mark Hollister
Anton Lesser

as Mark Hollister

Katie Donnison as Joanna Matlock
Katie Donnison

as Joanna Matlock

Minnie Driver as Jennifer Caird
Minnie Driver

as Jennifer Caird

Diana Fairfax as Rosalind Clegg
Diana Fairfax

as Rosalind Clegg

Stuart Piper as Paul Matlock
Stuart Piper

as Paul Matlock

Veronica Clifford as Veronica Weston
Veronica Clifford

as Veronica Weston

Sally Knyvette as Peggy Price
Sally Knyvette

as Peggy Price

Network

Status

  • Ended

First Aired Date

  • May 16, 1995

Last Aired Date

  • May 30, 1995

Production Companies

  • Channel 4 Television

Type

  • Scripted

Number of Season

  • 1

Number of Episodes

  • 3

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Season 1

1995|3 Episodes

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