Roadkill (2020)
"A politician for our times."
Synopsis
Politician Peter Laurence's private life is falling apart. Shamelessly untroubled by guilt or remorse, he seeks to further his own agenda whilst others plot to bring him down. Can he out-run his own secrets to win the ultimate prize?
Creator
George Faber, Mark Pybus, David Hare
Network
BBC One
Episodes
Episode 1
Peter Laurence is a charismatic government minister on the verge of promotion to high office. He is also celebrating a win in a newspaper libel case. But an inmate at a women’s prison claims to have a secret about Peter’s past that could affect his future.
Episode 2
As Charmian digs into Peter’s political past in Washington DC, troubles arise at home as Peter’s family discovers his affair.
Episode 3
Confronted with his affair, pressure mounts on the home front for Peter, meanwhile Rochelle questions whether to pick up where Charmian left off.
Episode 4
As Dawn’s premiership falters, Peter makes a move for the top spot, but with his enemies circling, he’s forced to make a final roll of the dice.
Cast
Trailer
Details
Original Title
Roadkill
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
4
Production
The Forge Entertainment, BBC Television Centre
