Andy Hamilton
Director
Ballot Monkeys (2015)
Series 1
Political comedy set on the campaign buses of the main parties as they battle their way through the chaos of the election campaign.
Released April 21, 2015
Episode 30 min
None+
Genres: Comedy
Keywords: tmdb.election-campaign, tmdb.politics, tmdb.satire, tmdb.british-politics, tmdb.political-satire, tmdb.sitcom, mdblist.has-trailer, imdb.politics
Production Companies: Hat Trick Productions
Network: Channel 4
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
7.0
S1E1 - Episode 1
The Conservatives are trying to work out how to target women voters; the Labour turn to social media to promote a positive image of Ed Miliband; Kevin Sturridge is frustrated that the Lib Dems aren't in the newspapers; and UKIP's Gerry Stagg tries to undo Kate Standen's unguarded telephone remarks.
April 21, 2015, midnight
7.0
S1E2 - Episode 2
On the buses today, the Lib Dems are hoping to salvage a hint of respectability. Labour are trying to simplify their message, especially on immigration, whilst the Conservatives are in Scotland, and UKIP have some new celebrity support.
April 28, 2015, midnight
S1E3 - Episode 3
The Labour team are forced to consider tomb stones, and Kevin Sturridge is further nearing breakdown as he contests mass apathy. Meanwhile, UKIP's Gerry Stagg has a golden PR idea involving bus driver Obi. Conservative candidate Martin, at least, has something to celebrate.
May 4, 2015, midnight
S1E4 - Episode 4
A highly topical new comedy set on the campaign buses of the main political parties as the harassed teams battle their way through the noisy chaos of the election campaign, desperately trying to avoid gaffes and attempting to hang on to their sanity.
May 5, 2015, midnight
S1E5 - Episode 5
Martin's looking at a future working under Boris; Kevin can't get off the Lib Dem bus; Christine and Melanie finally air their grievances; and Gerry has finally had it with Kate.
May 6, 2015, midnight
Network: Channel 4
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 30 min.
Released: April 21, 2015
Last Air Date: May 6, 2015, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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