The Deputy
TV Movie · Drama
Overview
The Deputy explores Bob Galway's life and work in the House of Commons and how it impacts on his personal life. Bob's a Deputy PM who is a man of the people - opinionated, principled and pragmatic. Surrounded by inefficient, highly-sexed private secretaries, a beleaguered Bob strives to protect his reputation, his career and his conscience as he tries to outsmart his adversaries in the cut and thrust world of Westminster.
Top Cast


Warren Clarke
Warren Clarke
Bob Galway MP
Warren Clarke
Bob Galway MP


Dervla Kirwan
Dervla Kirwan
Terri Leonard
Dervla Kirwan
Terri Leonard


Jack Dee
Jack Dee
Stephen Sharples MP
Jack Dee
Stephen Sharples MP


David Tennant
David Tennant
Christopher Williams
David Tennant
Christopher Williams


Ace Bhatti
Ace Bhatti
Nickhall Gangwani
Ace Bhatti
Nickhall Gangwani


Georgina Rylance
Georgina Rylance
Ella Grappy
Georgina Rylance
Ella Grappy


Jeff Rawle
Jeff Rawle
Graham Hammond
Jeff Rawle
Graham Hammond


Jaye Griffiths
Jaye Griffiths
Angela Platt MP
Jaye Griffiths
Angela Platt MP


Philip McGinley
Philip McGinley
Karl Galway
Philip McGinley
Karl Galway


Diane Keen
Diane Keen
Hilary Galway
Diane Keen
Hilary Galway
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