The House Series 2

Suave, unflappable and ambitious, veteran politician Charles Bannister knows his way around the corridors of power. As chief whip, he's adept at keeping MPs in line and squashing potential scandals—aided by his brother-in-law, MI6 Agent Henry Colvil, who whispers useful titbits of information in his ear. His position seems invincible—but nothing is forever, and when the tides of politics turn, Charles finds himself under threat....

Episode 1 00:00
Will Heads Roll?

'Charles, I don't believe you've grasped the seriousness of last night. They're calling for a conference debate. We could go down. And they want someone's head.' 'And if there's a head to roll then it may as well be mine, and I take it you, Dougal, will be holding the basket?'

The return of Christopher Lee political thriller seral kin eight parts.

Episode 2 28:25
The Fifth Man

'I think you ought to know, Charles, that when we name names, there might be one that amuses you.' 'I'm not sure I'd find the name of a traitor amusing, Henry.' 'This one you might. You know him.'

Henry Colville takes Chief Whip Charles Bannister to an art gallery.

Episode 3 56:18
A New Recruit

'Look what happened in the Chamber today Juliet. You had Dougal Baxter dribbling and choking. Of course the PM hadn't consulted him about the new policy adviser. We knew that. But you were the one who put him on the spot.' Resignation is on the cards ... unless Dougal's counter-plot pays off.

Resignation is on the cards unless Dougal Baxter's counter-plot pays off.

Episode 4 1:24:19
The Honours Game

'Got the elbow then, have We?' 'I sometimes wish that were true, Merffyn.' 'Don't worry, Charles, from what the polls tell us, it's coming your way....'

Dougal Baxter is exploiting the Honours system and hires a new recruit to help.

Episode 5 1:52:04
A New Nomination

"Mr Speaker , will the Home Secretary explain why he is supporting the nomination of the twin brother of his closest friend? Has the Government rigged the election process? "

Is the Government involved in shady dealings for the election?

Episode 6 2:19:42
The Queen's Speech
"If we fall for this rumour about Hong Kong, Jules, we're caught between saying the Queen's right.... and she's interfering and has to go." "So who started the rumour, Denis?" "They did, of course. Number 10."

Chief whip Charles Bannister battles to find the source of damaging headlines about Buckingham Palace and Number 10

Episode 7 2:47:15
Jobs for the Boys

"Prime Ministers don't go around getting rid of their Chief Whips - not with an election on the cards".

Episode 8 3:15:05
Curtains

"Be warned, the backbenches are heaped with the bones of yesterday's men." "Thank you, Dougal, but when it's time for me to go I'll choose my own time and my own method." "You're not hearing me, Charles. You've become too powerful. That's not allowed."

Chief Whip Charles Bannister is offered a new position...

Starring Julian Glover and Peter Kelly.

Conclusion of Christopher Lee's political thriller serial.

Charles Bannister .... Julian Glover
Dougal Baxter .... Peter Kelly
Mary Bannister .... Isla Blair
Henry Colville .... Christopher Benjamin
Rose .... Sheila Reid
Juliet Cameron .... Siobhan Redmond
Polly Bannister .... Ruth Gemmell

Producer Neil Cargill

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1991.

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