Political Animals
- Radio comedy
- BBC Radio 4
- 2012 - 2014
- 8 episodes (2 series)
A series of comic monologues covering animals in politics, from Downing Street cats to White House dogs. Stars Clive Swift, James Fleet, Tracy Wiles and Chris Pavlo.
Key details
- Genre
- Comedy
- Broadcast
- 2012 - 2014
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Episodes
- 8 (2 series)
- Stars
- Clive Swift, James Fleet, Tracy Wiles and Chris Pavlo
- Writer
- Tony Bagley
- Director
- Marc Beeby
- Producer
- Marc Beeby
- Company
Political Animals is a series satirical monologues covering political leaders as seen by the animals that live with them.
The first series of four monologues covers well-known Downing Street cats, relating their trials and tribulations under four different Prime Ministers. These cover Margaret Thatcher's Wilberforce; John Major's Humphrey; Gordon Brown's Sybil; and David Cameron's Larry.
The second series goes stateside to look at four dogs living in the White House. These include Barack Obama's Bo.
Additional details
- Also known as
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- Political Animals 2
- Production
- Studio
Broadcast details
- First broadcast
- Wednesday 15th August 2012 at 11pm on BBC Radio 4
- Most recent repeats
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- Thursday 15th June 2023 at 11:15pm on Radio 4 Extra - Series 2, Episode 4
- Thursday 8th June 2023 at 11:15pm on Radio 4 Extra - Series 2, Episode 3
- Thursday 1st June 2023 at 11:15pm on Radio 4 Extra - Series 2, Episode 2