Number 10 (drama series)
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Number 10 is a drama series for BBC Radio 4 about a fictional British Prime Minister and his staff.[1].
The first episode ('Good News Day') was transmitted on 7th September 2007, starring Antony Sher as Adam Armstrong, the Prime Minister.
The series was created by Jonathan Myerson,[2] produced by Clive Brill of Pacificus Productions, with Peter Hyman as Political Advisor.
The Independent wrote "Myerson's radio play was Shakespearean in its intrigue, its moments of tragedy and comedy and in its multi-layered action....Sixty action-packed minutes led to a gripping denouement. Number 10 possesses the fast pace that is found in the best of TV drama, which radio has been crying out for. Bring on the next four plays."
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[edit] Episodes
[edit] Good News Day
by Jonathan Myerson
first broadcast 9pm, 7th September 2007
As the Prime Minister prepares to announce an amnesty for all immigrants working illegally in the UK, a serious tube crash threatens to jeopardise his plans.
- Prime Minister ...... Antony Sher
- Monica Smith ...... Sasha Behar
- Polly Cairns ...... Haydn Gwynne
- Colin Brenner ...... Colin McFarlane
- Steve McKie ...... Stephen Mangan
- Frank ...... Anthony O'Donnell
- Lord Cairns ...... James Laurenson
- Nigel Ogden ...... Christopher Ettridge
- Rebecca ...... Flora Montgomery
- Conrad ...... Nick Rowe
- Ms Austen ...... Claire Perkins
- Journalist and News reader ...... Alice Arnold
Directed by Clive Brill.
[edit] And Raise Them to Eternal Life
by Jonathan Myerson
first broadcast 9pm, 14th September 2007
The party promised to eliminate Britain's carbon footprint, but poll ratings are plummeting and the unions are cutting up rough.
- Adam Armstrong ...... Anthony Sher
- Monica Smith ...... Sasha Behar
- Polly Cairns ...... Haydn Gwynne
- Colin Brenner ...... Colin McFarlane
- Steve McKie ...... Stephen Mangan
- Kevin Munro ...... Clive Russell
- Angela Brenner ...... Emma Fielding
- Hannah Armstrong ...... Kelly Hunter
- Scottish MP ...... Nick Rowe
- Lewis Smiley MP ...... Dominic Rowan
- President Sawadogo ...... Joseph Marcell
- Ollie Armstrong ...... Joseph Kloska
- Television News Reporter ...... Alice Arnold
Director by Clive Brill.
[edit] Who Won the Election?
by Nicholas McInerny.
first broadcast 9pm, 21st September 2007
As the government prepares for a major cancer screening initiative with a private American company, a leaked letter between the Prince and the Prime Minister appears to advocate legalising cannabis.
- Prime Minister ...... Antony Sher
- Polly Cairns ...... Haydn Gwynne
- Monica Smith ...... Sasha Behar
- Steve McKie ...... Stephen Mangan
- Colin Brenner ...... Colin McFarlane
- Lord Cairns ...... James Laurenson
- Jasmine ...... Elizabeth McGovern
- Hannah ...... Kelly Hunter
- Norman Johnson ...... Shaun Prendergast
- George ...... Nicholas Grace
- Giles ...... Nicholas Woodeson
- Anita ...... Carol McReady
- Chrissie ...... Marcella Riordan
[edit] Rule of Law
by Mike Harris
first broadcast 9pm, 28th September 2007
The PM is launching a new organisation intended to integrate Muslims into British society and prevent radicalisation. But first he has to decide whether to back Turkey's application for EU membership.
- Prime Minister ...... Antony Sher
- Polly Cairns ...... Haydn Gwynne
- Monica Smith ...... Sasha Behar
- Steve McKie ...... Stephen Mangan
- Colin Brenner ...... Colin McFarlane
[edit] Home and Away
by Jonathan Myerson
first broadcast 9pm, 5th October 2007
Crises loom on two fronts as the Prime Minister faces a backbench rebellion while British troops are being held hostage overseas.
- Prime Minister ...... Antony Sher
- Polly Cairns ...... Haydn Gwynne
- Monica Smith ...... Sasha Behar
- Steve McKie ...... Stephen Mangan
- Colin ...... Colin McFarlane
- Hannah ...... Kelly Hunter
- Major ...... Sean Baker
- General ...... Nicholas Woodeson
- Justin ...... Jamie Glover
- Billington ...... Anthony O'Donnell
- Flannery ...... Susan Brown
- Chrissie ...... Marcella Riordan
- Conrad ...... Nicholas Rowe
- Journalist ...... Alice Arnold
Producer/director Clive Brill.
