18 October (2020-10-18) – 8 November 2020 (2020-11-08)
Roadkill is a British four-part television thriller written and created by David Hare,[1] and directed by Michael Keillor. It was first broadcast on BBC One on 18 October 2020. In the United States, it was broadcast as part of the Masterpiece anthology series on PBS starting 1 November 2020.
The series stars Hugh Laurie as the Justice Minister whose private life is under fire from his enemies.[2][3][4] The series also features Helen McCrory in her final performance before her death in April 2021.
Peter Laurence is a charismatic government minister on the verge of promotion to high office. He is also celebrating a win in a newspaper libel case. But an inmate at a women’s prison claims to have a secret about Peter’s past that could affect his future..
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"Episode 2"
Michael Keillor
David Hare
25 October 2020 (2020-10-25)
6.47
As Charmian digs into Peter's political past in Washington DC, troubles arise at home as Peter's family discovers his affair.
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3
"Episode 3"
Michael Keillor
David Hare
1 November 2020 (2020-11-01)
6.38
Confronted with his affair, Peter is the defendant at the family dinner table. Pressure mounts on Peter, as friends, family, employees, and even a dead person turn against him. Meanwhile, Rochelle questions whether to pick up where Charmian left off.
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4
"Episode 4"
Michael Keillor
David Hare
8 November 2020 (2020-11-08)
6.29
With the Prime Minister in trouble, Peter makes a shocking announcement to the nation. But with his enemies circling, he is forced to risk one final roll of the dice.
Production
The series was filmed on location in London and Hastings.[13]
