British Comedy Guide

Crossing The Floor

  • TV comedy drama
  • BBC Two
  • 1996
  • 1 episode

Political satire. A self-serving Conservative minister "crosses the floor" to join the opposition Labour Party. Stars Tom Wilkinson, Neil Pearson, Diana Kent, Helen Baxendale, Douglas Henshall and more.

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Cast & crew credits

Cast
Tom Wilkinson David Hanratty
Neil Pearson Tom Peel
Diana Kent Alison Hanratty
Helen Baxendale Ruth Clarke
Douglas Henshall Clive Colville
James Fleet Prime Minister
Clive Russell Mick Boyd
Meera Syal Reporter
Jonathan Cullen Michael Hilton
James Ellis Andrew Carson
Rosemary Martin Janet Pearce
Andy Hamilton Daily Comet Editor
Paula Jacobs Madam Speaker
Geoffrey Whitehead Asst. Chief Constable Turpin
Julian Fellowes Sir Mortimer Fawkes
Norman Bird Grandfather
Moray Hunter Down and Out
Tony Gardner TV Interviewer
Carolyn Pickles Returning Officer
Helena McCarthy Old Lady
Bill Wallis Local Party Leader
Bill Thomas Boozer McGill
Malene Christian Granddaughter
Mark Benton Ambulance Man
Sophie Dix Ambulance Woman
Jonathan Stratt Policeman
Jasper Jacob Liberal Democrat
Harvey Ashby Voice Over Artiste
John Baddeley Voice Over Artiste
Steve Nallon Voice Over Artiste
Writing team
Guy Jenkin Writer
Production team
Guy Jenkin Director
Lissa Evans Producer
Denise O'Donoghue Executive Producer
David M. Thompson Executive Producer
Avon Harpley Associate Producer
Steve Tempia Editor
Graeme Story Production Designer
Mary Selway Casting Director
Sarah Trevis Casting Director
Jo Thompson Costume Designer
Rob Kitzmann Director of Photography
Deborah Taylor Make-up Designer
Matthew Scott Composer
Nick Rae 1st Assistant Director

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