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The Politician's Wife
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The Politician's Wife

1995-05-16 · 185 min / episode · ★ 6.5

Drama

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.

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Creators
Paula Milne
Production companies
Channel 4 Television
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Juliet StevensonJuliet StevensonFlora Matlock
Trevor EveTrevor EveDuncan Matlock
Ian BannenIan BannenSir Donald Frazier
Anton LesserAnton LesserMark Hollister
Katie DonnisonJoanna Matlock
Minnie DriverMinnie DriverJennifer Caird
Diana FairfaxDiana FairfaxRosalind Clegg
Stuart PiperPaul Matlock
Veronica CliffordVeronica CliffordVeronica Weston
Sally KnyvetteSally KnyvettePeggy Price
Jacqueline TongJacqueline TongSuzie

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