Rating:
6.7/10 by 6 users
Ballot Monkeys (2015)
Political comedy set on the campaign buses of the main parties as they battle their way through the chaos of the election campaign.
Writing:
- Guy Jenkin
- Andy Hamilton
Release Date:
Tue, Apr 21, 2015
Country: GB
Language: En
Runtime: 30
Country: GB
Language: En
Runtime: 30
Liz Kingsman
Ruby
Jimmy Akingbola
Martin
Trevor Cooper
Jack
Hattie Morahan
Siobhan
Michael Fenton Stevens
Simon
Theo Barklem-Biggs
Conor
Rhashan Stone
Obi
Esther Smith
Charlotte
Andy Nyman
Gerry
Daisy Haggard
Christine
Kathleen Rose Perkins
Melanie
Ben Miller
Kevin
Sarah Hadland
Kate
Jimmy Akingbola
Baz
Season 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.