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Three-day weeks, strikes and the lights going out - the winter of 1973-4 finally spurs Hugh into political action. But is his new-found zeal going to be enough for the unexpected demands the new life makes of him?
Acting
Kevin McNally's sweaty desperation as Hugh spirals upward then sideways.
Production
Period-perfect 1974 Britain: power cuts, paraffin heaters, collective delusion.

Director
Richard Wilson
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