Roadkill (TV series)

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Roadkill
File:Roadkill title card.png
Genre
Written by David Hare
Directed by Michael Keillor
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Music by Harry Escott
Country of origin United Kingdom
Original language(s) English
No. of series 1
No. of episodes 4 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)
Producer(s) Andy Litvin
Cinematography Wojciech Szepel
Editor(s) Dominic Strevens
Running time 60 minutes
Production company(s) The Forge
Release
Original network BBC One
Original release 18 October (2020-10-18) –
8 November 2020 (2020-11-08)
External links
[{{#property:P856}} Website]

Roadkill is a British four-part television thriller written and created by David Hare,[1] and directed by Michael Keillor. It was first broadcast on BBC One on 18 October 2020. In the United States, it was broadcast as part of the Masterpiece anthology series on PBS starting 1 November 2020.

The series stars Hugh Laurie as the Justice Minister whose private life is under fire from his enemies.[2][3][4] The series also features Helen McCrory in her final performance before her death in April 2021.

Cast

Episodes

No.
overall		 No. in
series		 Title Directed by Written by Original air date Viewers
(millions) [12]
1 1 "Episode 1" Michael Keillor David Hare 18 October 2020 (2020-10-18) 8.68
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..
2 2 "Episode 2" Michael Keillor David Hare 25 October 2020 (2020-10-25) 6.47
As Charmian digs into Peter's political past in Washington DC, troubles arise at home as Peter's family discovers his affair.
3 3 "Episode 3" Michael Keillor David Hare 1 November 2020 (2020-11-01) 6.38
Confronted with his affair, Peter is the defendant at the family dinner table. Pressure mounts on Peter, as friends, family, employees, and even a dead person turn against him. Meanwhile, Rochelle questions whether to pick up where Charmian left off.
4 4 "Episode 4" Michael Keillor David Hare 8 November 2020 (2020-11-08) 6.29
With the Prime Minister in trouble, Peter makes a shocking announcement to the nation. But with his enemies circling, he is forced to risk one final roll of the dice.

Production

The series was filmed on location in London and Hastings.[13]

Accolades

Year Ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result
2021 BAFTA TV Craft Awards[14] Original Music Harry Escott Won

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External links

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