Plot — What is The Politician's Wife about?
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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Quick Facts
| Type | Web Series |
| First Aired | 1995 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Seasons | 1 (3 episodes) |
| Audience Score | 65% (6.5/10, 11 votes) |
The Politician's Wife — FAQ
Is The Politician's Wife worth watching? The Politician's Wife holds a 6.5/10 rating from 11 viewers. 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 M
Who is behind The Politician's Wife? Created by Graham Theakston.
Who is in the cast of The Politician's Wife? It stars Juliet Stevenson, Trevor Eve, Ian Bannen, Anton Lesser, Katie Donnison, Minnie Driver and more.
Where can I stream The Politician's Wife? Streaming availability for The Politician's Wife is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did The Politician's Wife release? It first aired in 1995.
