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Ballot Monkeys. Image shows from L to R: Jack Pardew (Trevor Cooper), Kate Standen (Sarah Hadland), Kevin Sturridge (Ben Miller), Siobhan Hope (Hattie Morahan). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions
Ballot Monkeys

Ballot Monkeys

  • TV sitcom
  • Channel 4
  • 2015
  • 5 episodes (1 series)

Topical sitcom filmed during the 2015 election campaign. Created by the team behind Drop The Dead Donkey. Stars Jimmy Akingbola, Hugh Dennis, Liz Kingsman, Hattie Morahan, Theo Barklem-Biggs and more.

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Series 1, 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.

Preview clips

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 4th May 2015
Time
10pm
Channel
Channel 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Jimmy Akingbola Basil 'Baz' Adelabu
Hugh Dennis Martin Frost
Liz Kingsman Ruby Hughes
Hattie Morahan Siobhan Hope
Theo Barklem-Biggs Conor Jones
Trevor Cooper Jack Pardew
Daisy Haggard Christine Proctor
Kathleen Rose Perkins Melanie Buck
Michael Fenton Stevens Simon Swann
Ben Miller Kevin Sturridge
Esther Smith Charlotte Guthrie
Sarah Hadland Kate Standen
Andy Nyman Gerry Stagg
Rhashan Stone Obi
Guest cast
Pete Sinclair Journalist
Writing team
Andy Hamilton Writer
Guy Jenkin Writer
Mark Burton Writer (Additional Material)
Lucy Guy Writer (Additional Material)
Pete Sinclair Writer (Additional Material)
Colin Swash Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Andy Hamilton Director
Guy Jenkin Director
Paul Schlesinger Director
Jimmy Mulville Director
Debbie Pisani (as Debs Pisani) Producer
Jimmy Mulville Executive Producer
Nigel Williams Editor
Adam Bokey Editor
Robin Hill Editor
Mark Williams Editor
Mo Holden Production Designer
Philip Pope Composer

Videos

Lib Dem Bus - Disturbing Outburst

Kevin reacts to current events.

Featuring: Ben Miller (Kevin Sturridge) & Esther Smith (Charlotte Guthrie).

Labour Bus - Set in Stone

Ed's latest publicity stunt has mixed reviews amongst the campaigners.

Featuring: Theo Barklem-Biggs (Conor Jones), Trevor Cooper (Jack Pardew), Daisy Haggard (Christine Proctor) & Kathleen Rose Perkins (Melanie Buck).

UKIP Bus - Facebook Feed

Kate's controversial post has Gerry concerned.

Featuring: Sarah Hadland (Kate Standen) & Andy Nyman (Gerry Stagg).

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