Ballot Monkeys

Series 1

A comedy series built around the 2015 British election campaign. The programme follows the campaign buses and their electioneering staff as they cope with events, polls and media responses. The plot is kept relevant by recording during the week it is to be broadcast and therefore news items are reflected in the script.

Where to Watch Series 1

5 Episodes

Episode 1
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Episode 1The Conservatives are trying to work out how to target women voters; the Labour turn to social media to promote a positive image of Ed Miliband; Kevin Sturridge is frustrated that the Lib Dems aren't in the newspapers; and UKIP's Gerry Stagg tries to undo Kate Standen's unguarded telephone remarks.
Episode 2
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Episode 2On the buses today, the Lib Dems are hoping to salvage a hint of respectability. Labour are trying to simplify their message, especially on immigration, whilst the Conservatives are in Scotland, and UKIP have some new celebrity support.
Episode 3
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Episode 3The Labour team are forced to consider tomb stones, and Kevin Sturridge is further nearing breakdown as he contests mass apathy. Meanwhile, UKIP's Gerry Stagg has a golden PR idea involving bus driver Obi. Conservative candidate Martin, at least, has something to celebrate.
Episode 4
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Episode 4A highly topical new comedy set on the campaign buses of the main political parties as the harassed teams battle their way through the noisy chaos of the election campaign, desperately trying to avoid gaffes and attempting to hang on to their sanity.
Episode 5
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Episode 5Martin's looking at a future working under Boris; Kevin can't get off the Lib Dem bus; Christine and Melanie finally air their grievances; and Gerry has finally had it with Kate.