Ballot Monkeys. Image shows from L to R: Jack Pardew (Trevor Cooper), Kate Standen (Sarah Hadland), Kevin Sturridge (Ben Miller), Siobhan Hope (Hattie Morahan). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions
Ballot Monkeys
- TV sitcom
- Channel 4
- 2015
- 5 episodes (1 series)
Topical sitcom filmed during the 2015 election campaign. Created by the team behind Drop The Dead Donkey. Stars Jimmy Akingbola, Hugh Dennis, Liz Kingsman, Hattie Morahan, Theo Barklem-Biggs and more.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 3
The 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.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 4th May 2015
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- Channel 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 5th May 2015 | 1:05am | 4seven |
Cast & crew
| Jimmy Akingbola | Basil 'Baz' Adelabu |
| Hugh Dennis | Martin Frost |
| Liz Kingsman | Ruby Hughes |
| Hattie Morahan | Siobhan Hope |
| Theo Barklem-Biggs | Conor Jones |
| Trevor Cooper | Jack Pardew |
| Daisy Haggard | Christine Proctor |
| Kathleen Rose Perkins | Melanie Buck |
| Michael Fenton Stevens | Simon Swann |
| Ben Miller | Kevin Sturridge |
| Esther Smith | Charlotte Guthrie |
| Sarah Hadland | Kate Standen |
| Andy Nyman | Gerry Stagg |
| Rhashan Stone | Obi |
| Pete Sinclair | Journalist |
| Andy Hamilton | Writer |
| Guy Jenkin | Writer |
| Mark Burton | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Lucy Guy | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Pete Sinclair | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Colin Swash | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Andy Hamilton | Director |
| Guy Jenkin | Director |
| Paul Schlesinger | Director |
| Jimmy Mulville | Director |
| Debbie Pisani (as Debs Pisani) | Producer |
| Jimmy Mulville | Executive Producer |
| Nigel Williams | Editor |
| Adam Bokey | Editor |
| Robin Hill | Editor |
| Mark Williams | Editor |
| Mo Holden | Production Designer |
| Philip Pope | Composer |
Videos
Lib Dem Bus - Disturbing Outburst
Kevin reacts to current events.
Featuring: Ben Miller (Kevin Sturridge) & Esther Smith (Charlotte Guthrie).
Labour Bus - Set in Stone
Ed's latest publicity stunt has mixed reviews amongst the campaigners.
Featuring: Theo Barklem-Biggs (Conor Jones), Trevor Cooper (Jack Pardew), Daisy Haggard (Christine Proctor) & Kathleen Rose Perkins (Melanie Buck).
UKIP Bus - Facebook Feed
Kate's controversial post has Gerry concerned.
Featuring: Sarah Hadland (Kate Standen) & Andy Nyman (Gerry Stagg).