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Advise and Consent

Tense drama of Washington politics based on Allen Drury's bestselling novel. The appointment of a new secretary of state sparks off a fierce battle for power. With Henry Fonda.

Tense drama of Washington politics based on Allen Drury's bestselling novel.

The appointment of a new secretary of state sparks off a fierce battle for power when old-guard conservatives refuse to support a candidate they consider a closet communist.

The deciding vote lies with a freshman senator who both sides are very keen to ensure makes the 'right choice'.

2 hours, 12 minutes

Last on

Thu 12 Nov 201512:00
BBC Two except Scotland

Credits

Robert LeffingwellHenry Fonda
Sen Seabright 'Seab' CooleyCharles Laughton
Sen Brigham AndersonDon Murray
Sen Bob MunsonWalter Pidgeon
Sen Lafe SmithPeter Lawford
Sen Fred Van AckermanGeorge Grizzard
Dolly HarrisonGene Tierney
The PresidentFranchot Tone
The Vice-PresidentLew Ayres
Herbert GelmanBurgess Meredith
DirectorOtto Preminger
ProducerOtto Preminger
WriterWendell Mayes

Broadcasts

  • Fri 7 Sep 200723:30
    BBC Four
  • Sat 21 Aug 201014:25
    BBC Two England, Northern Ireland & Wales only
  • Sat 21 Apr 201212:35
    BBC Two Scotland, Wales & England only
  • Sat 21 Apr 201213:15
    BBC Two Northern Ireland
  • Thu 12 Nov 201512:00
    BBC Two England, Northern Ireland, Wales & HD only