
Choked Up
2023-03-28 · 13 min · ★ 7.5
A politician learns just how quickly things can go terribly wrong when a career-defining live TV interview goes off the rails due to a surprise coughing attack.
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- Directors
- Jill Worsley
- Production companies
- Bru productions
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- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 8,213
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Maxine PeakeFiona Lacey
Adam JamesRobert West
Jamie LanglandsIncel Guy
Hayley Jayne StandingDawn Onions
Joan KempsonOutraged on the News
Jennifer SheridanDistraught Influencer
Ben CromptonOrally Challenged Person
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