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. Show less