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10. The Prime Minister

Episode 10 of 12

As Plantagenet Palliser's government comes under attack, so Lopez's standing becomes more difficult. Stars Sophie Thompson.

Political machinations continue and Sir Orlando continues in his quest to bring the coalition government to its knees.

Lopez is plagued by debts but gets a job offer in Guatemala.

Anthony Trollope's political intrigues of a Victorian aristocratic family.

Starring Sophie Thompson and Ben Miles.

Dramatised from the novels in 12 parts by Martyn Wade.

Plantagenet Palliser ... Ben Miles
Lady Glencora ... Sophie Thompson
Lopez ... Greg Wise
Phineas ... Conleth Hill
Mme Goesler ... Stella Gonet
Mr Wharton ... James Laurenson
Emily ... Emily Bruni
Arthur Fletcher ... Jonathan Keeble
Duke of St Bungay ...Geoffrey Whitehead
Mrs Parker ... Lynne Verrall
Policeman ... Damian Lynch
Guard ... Chris Moran

With David Troughton as the narrator - Anthony Trollope

Music specially composed by Elizabeth Parker.

Director: Marc Beeby

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2004.

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Mon 22 Jun 202615:00
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