The Alan Clark Diaries (2004)
Synopsis
The Alan Clark Diaries is a television serial dramatising the colourful diaries of controversial British Conservative politician Alan Clark. The six-episode series was transmissioned from 15 January to 19 February 2004 on BBC Four.
Creator
Laura Mackie, Richard Fell, Phillippa Giles
Network
BBC Four
Episodes
March of the Grey Men
Arrogant, snobbish, and an inveterate womanizer, Alan Clark is returned to Parliament as a Tory MP in 1983 and becomes a Cabinet Minister.
The Lady
Clark seeks the favor of the PM, but seems unable to prevent himself from annoying her — and everyone else.
Foreign Parts
Clark's visits to foreign parts put a strain on his already fragile marriage to the long-suffering Jane.
Defence of the Realm
Clark finds he has more enemies inside his own party than elsewhere, and realizes that even the PM's position is far from safe.
Into the Wilderness
Clark decides to leave the political arena — a move he soon regrets.
Leaving Home
Five years out of Parliament, Clark decides to return and is re-elected, but soon finds he is seriously ill.
Cast
Details
Original Title
The Alan Clark Diaries
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
6
Production
BBC
