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Ballot Monkeys

Ballot Monkeys

★ 6.2/10•2015•30m•Comedy
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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.

Andy Hamilton · Writer

Jimmy Mulville · Director

Paul Schlesinger · Director

Guy Jenkin · Writer

StatusEnded
Runtime30m
LanguageEN
First Air DateApr 21, 2015

Episodes

E130m

Episode 1

The 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.

Apr 21, 2015

E230m

Episode 2

On 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.

Apr 28, 2015

E330m

Episode 3

The 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.

May 4, 2015

E430m

Episode 4

A 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.

May 5, 2015

E530m

Episode 5

Martin'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.

May 6, 2015

Actors

Liz Kingsman

Liz Kingsman

Ruby

Jimmy Akingbola

Jimmy Akingbola

Martin

Trevor Cooper

Trevor Cooper

Jack

Hattie Morahan

Hattie Morahan

Siobhan

Michael Fenton Stevens

Michael Fenton Stevens

Simon

Theo Barklem-Biggs

Theo Barklem-Biggs

Conor

Rhashan Stone

Rhashan Stone

Obi

Esther Smith

Esther Smith

Charlotte

Andy Nyman

Andy Nyman

Gerry

Daisy Haggard

Daisy Haggard

Christine

Kathleen Rose Perkins

Kathleen Rose Perkins

Melanie

Ben Miller

Ben Miller

Kevin

Sarah Hadland

Sarah Hadland

Kate

Jimmy Akingbola

Jimmy Akingbola

Baz

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