Poker Face
Westminster lobby hack Sam has just written her best political story but will anyone read it? Stars Ophelia Lovibond. From 2018.
Westminster lobby hack Sam Peakes has just written her best political story yet.
But in journalism, what you write isn't always what people read.
'Hot Takes' political editor Samantha Peakes tries to make hay out of the Westminster chaos - and, ideally, keep her job.
Written by Jon Harvey, with Christopher Davies and Alistair Griggs.
Sam Peakes … Ophelia Lovibond
Tom Shriver MP … Charlie Higson
Mia Phillips … Cariad Lloyd
Dom Bell … Lewis Macleod
Lawrence Mills … Ryan Sampson
Lord Ellis …. Colin Hoult
Producer: Jon Harvey
A Hat Trick production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in June 2018.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Sam Peakes | Ophelia Lovibond |
| Tom Shriver MP | Charlie Higson |
| Mia Phillips | Cariad Lloyd |
| Dom Bell | Lewis Macleod |
| Lawrence Mills | Ryan Sampson |
| Mel Munson MP | Claire Price |
| Writer | Christopher Davies |
| Writer | Alistair Griggs |
| Writer | Jon Harvey |
| Producer | Jon Harvey |
Broadcasts
Thu 14 Jun 201823:00BBC Radio 4- Wed 5 Oct 202207:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 5 Oct 202217:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 6 Oct 202205:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 27 Aug 202408:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 27 Aug 202413:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 27 Aug 202419:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 28 Aug 202403:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
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