The Deputy (2004)
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.
Director: Patrick Lau
Genre: TV Movie, Drama
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: February 23, 2004
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
parliament, british prime minister
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Deputy about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Deputy?
- The Deputy was directed by Patrick Lau.
- Who stars in The Deputy?
- The Deputy stars Warren Clarke, Dervla Kirwan, Jack Dee, David Tennant, Ace Bhatti, Georgina Rylance.
- How long is The Deputy?
- The Deputy has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is The Deputy?
- The Deputy is a TV Movie, Drama film.
- Where was The Deputy produced?
- The Deputy was produced in United Kingdom.