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Sitcom about a group of young idealists setting up a political party. By Tom Basden.

Sitcom about a group of young idealists setting up a new political party. By Tom Basden. With Tim Key, Johnny Sweet, Anna Crilly and Katy Wix.

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A group of young idealists try to set up their own political party.

A group of young idealists try to set up their own political party. Stars Tom Basden, Tim Key and Anna Crilly. From March 2010.

A group of young idealists try to set up a brand new political party.

From the perils of electing a leader and choosing a party name through to the finer intricacies of Foreign and Environmental policy.  

Tom Basden’s sitcom satirises their ambitions, hypocrisy and naivety.

Based on his 2009 Edinburgh play which won a fringe first. 

Simon ...... Tom Basden
Mel ...... Anna Crilly
Duncan ...... Tim Key
Jared ...... Johnny Sweet
Phoebe ...... Katy Wix

Producer: Julia McKenzie 

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2010.

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Sitcom by Tom Basden about a group of young idealists trying to set up a political party

Sitcom by Tom Basden about a group of young idealists trying to set up a new political party. Stars Tim Key, Johnny Sweet, Anna Crilly and Katy Wix

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