Ballot Monkeys
2015 · 1 season · 5 eps · ★ 6.2 · Comedy
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Political comedy set on the campaign buses of the main parties as they battle their way through the chaos of the election campaign.
Created by Guy Jenkin , Andy Hamilton
Network: Channel 4
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Liz Kingsman Ruby -
Jimmy Akingbola Martin -
Trevor Cooper Jack -
Hattie Morahan Siobhan -
Michael Fenton Stevens Simon -
Theo Barklem-Biggs Conor -
Rhashan Stone Obi -
Esther Smith Charlotte -
Andy Nyman Gerry -
Daisy Haggard Christine -
Kathleen Rose Perkins Melanie -
Ben Miller Kevin
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