Name: Roadkill
Released: 2020-10-18T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Hugh Laurie, Helen McCrory, Sarah Greene

TV Show · Drama · Thriller

Charismatic politician Peter Laurence's 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?

2020 · 56m

Starring Hugh Laurie, Helen McCrory, Sarah Greene

Director Michael Keillor

EPISODE 1

Episode 1

Peter Laurence is on a high after winning a libel case against a newspaper, but discovers he may have a daughter in prison. PM Dawn Ellison promises to promote him to a great office of state, on the condition that he has no more secrets.

52m
EPISODE 2

Episode 2

Peter defies Dawn by announcing he will shake up the prison system, leading to sparring with his permanent secretary. Peter is furious when his daughter makes headlines, but must be wary of looking like a hypocrite on crime.

52m
EPISODE 3

Episode 3

Peter is confronted by his family about his infidelity, resulting in pain and shock for all. In London, the party chairman, Adam de Banzie, starts plotting against the prime minister, and probes Peter about his ambition to be leader.

52m
EPISODE 4

Episode 4

A leaked email causes trouble for the Prime Minister. Dawn demands Peter’s support in public but, instead of voicing his support, he tells the world about his secret daughter which goes down well with the public but not with his family.

51m