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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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The Party sets out to clarify its policies on climate change.

The Party clarifies its climate change policies, but under-cooked sausages are on Duncan's menu. Stars Tim Key. From March 2010.

The Party sets out to clarify its policies on climate change whilst Duncan deals with the aftermath of under-cooked chicken sausages from a BBQ. 

Before long, murder is committed and the young idealists are placed in a compromising position. 

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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