The Party

Tension-filled drama based on the acclaimed novel by Elizabeth Day. Martin Gilmour is a journalist shaped by his lifelong friendship with the wealthy and charismatic politician Ben Fitzmaurice - raised alone by his working-class mum Sylvia, Martin wins a scholarship to an elite boarding school where he first meets Ben. They forge an unbreakable bond as Ben and the Fitzmaurices give Martin the sense of belonging he has always craved - in turn, Martin remains unflinchingly loyal to Ben through even the greatest crises. Three decades on, Martin is invited to Ben's lavish birthday party at the Fitzmaurices' country pile - the news of the Conservative leader's resignation threatens to derail Ben's party as he considers announcing his intention to stand. Martin fears the publicity that Ben's bid would bring, dredging up the secrets of their past with tragic consequences - what unfolds amidst a party and a police investigation is a gripping exploration of identity, privilege, and devotion.