Peter Cook plays a sociopath who weaponizes British politeness into total power.
Fresh-faced young Michael Rimmer worms his way into an opinion poll company and is soon running the place. He uses this as a springboard to get into politics and in the mini-skirted flared-trousered world of 1970 Britain starts to rise through the Tory ranks.
Acting
Peter Cook's dead-eyed charm—smiling while the soul leaves the room.
Writing
Python-adjacent cruelty with a political science degree.
Director
Kevin Billington
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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