The House Series 4. BBC RADIO DRAMA

Suave, unflappable and ambitious, veteran politician Charles Bannister knows his way around the corridors of power. As chief whip, he's adept at keeping MPs in line and squashing potential scandals—aided by his brother-in-law, MI6 Agent Henry Colvil, who whispers useful titbits of information in his ear. His position seems invincible—but nothing is forever, and when the tides of politics turn, Charles finds himself under threat....

Episode 1 00:00
Scandal

The latest opinion polls are poor and rumours of a major scandal in parliament abound, but Sir Charles Bannister remains unflappable.

The return of Christopher Lee's political thriller serial in six parts.

Starring Julian Glover.

More intrigue and conspiracy reverberating in the corridors of Westminster.

Sir Charles Bannister .... Julian Glover
Dougal Baxter .... Peter Kelly
Mary Bannister .... Isla Blair
Henry .... Christopher Benjamin
Jules .... Siobhan Redmond
Kay .... Jane Booker
Rose .... Sheila Reid
Alex .... Caroline Bliss
Wigton .... Trevor Peacock
Sharp .... Norman Bird
Eamon .... Shaun Prendergast

Producer: Neil Cargill

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1993.

Episode 2 28:44
Private Plans

Can Sir Charles bannister head off Dougal Baxter’s ambition for a Private Members' Bill?

Christopher Lee's political thriller serial.

Starring Julian Glover.

More intrigue and conspiracy reverberating in the corridors of Westminster.

Charles Bannister .... Julian Glover
Dougal Baxter .... Peter Kelly
Mary .... Isla Blair
Henry .... Christopher Benjamin
Jules .... Siobhan Redmond
Kay .... Jane Booker
Rose .... Sheila Reid
Polly .... Ruth Gemmell
Nick .... Julian Dutton
Alex .... Caroline Bliss
Wigton .... Trevor Peacock
Sharp .... Norman Bird
Eamon .... Shaun Prendergast

Producer: Neil Cargill

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1993.

Episode 3 58:27
Personal Advantages

"Open government and national security don't mix, Dougal."

"Unless there are political advantages."

"To the government?"

"No, Charles. I was thinking more on a personal level."

Christopher Lee's political thriller serial.

Starring Julian Glover.

More intrigue and conspiracy reverberating in the corridors of Westminster.

Charles Bannister .... Julian Glover
Dougal Baxter .... Peter Kelly
Mary .... Isla Blair
Kay .... Jane Booker
Rose .... Sheila Reid
Alex .... Caroline Bliss
Polly .... Ruth Gemmell
Nick .... Julian Dutton
Wigton .... Trevor Peacock
Sharp .... Norman Bird
Eamon .... Shaun Prendergast

Producer: Neil Cargill

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1993.

Episode 4 1:28:01
Disappointments

Can Sir Charles soothe Dougal's disappointment in the limited benefits of chairing the national security committee?

Christopher Lee's political thriller serial.

Starring Julian Glover.

More intrigue and conspiracy reverberating in the corridors of Westminster.

Charles Bannister .... Julian Glover
Dougal Baxter .... Peter Kelly
Mary .... Isla Blair
Henry .... Christopher Benjamin
Wigton .... Trevor Peacock
Sharp .... Norman Bird
Alex .... Caroline Bliss

Producer: Neil Cargill

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1993.

Episode 5 1:57:05
The Letter

As usual, rumours are rife in Westminster but Charles hopes he has intercepted in time to prevent a scandal.

Sharp and Wigton know about an incriminating letter and so, probably by now does Rose.

Incidentally, why has the usually loyal Rose chosen to stay away from the office without contacting Charles?

And why is his wife Mary also being so secretive?

Christopher Lee's political thriller serial.

Starring Julian Glover.

More intrigue and conspiracy reverberating in the corridors of Westminster.

Charles Bannister .... Julian Glover
Dougal Baxter .... Peter Kelly
Mary .... Isla Blair
Kay .... Jane Booker
Wigton .... Trevor Peacock
Sharp .... Norman Bird
Polly .... Ruth Gemmell
Nick .... Julian Dutton
Alex .... Caroline Bliss

Producer Neil Cargill

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1993.

Episode 6 2:26:18
An Announcement

Secret Service's Henry tells his brother-in-law Charles that "the innocent have nothing to fear" - and more revelations on the way.

Meanwhile, Nick and Polly share some exciting news.

Conclusion of Christopher Lee's political thriller serial.

Starring Julian Glover.

More intrigue and conspiracy reverberating in the corridors of Westminster.

Charles Bannister .... Julian Glover
Dougal Baxter .... Peter Kelly
Mary .... Isla Blair
Henry .... Christopher Benjamin
Kay .... Jane Booker
Rose .... Sheila Reid
Alex .... Caroline Bliss
Polly .... Ruth Gemmell
Nick .... Julian Dutton
Sharp .... Norman Bird

Producer Neil Cargill

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