Bob Servant Independent
BBC4, Wednesday 23 Jan 10pm - 10:30pm
Repeat: BBC4 Tomorrow 2:30am
Repeat:BBC HD Tomorrow 11:20pmBefore you express disbelief at yet another TV vehicle for Brian Cox, this is Brian Cox the one-time Hannibal Lecktor. His character here is almost as antisocial: a burger baron and aspiring MP whose talent for self-promotion is matched only by his foot-in-mouth capabilities.
The first of a three-part series isn’t troubled by subtlety, and Cox gives
a full-blooded performance as “man of the people” Bob Servant.
1/6. New series. Comedy about a Dundee man trying to fuel his ego through politics in the suburb of Broughty Ferry. Bob Servant sees the sudden death of the sitting MP, which results in a by-election, as a chance for him to receive the attention he desperately craves. A radio appearance leads to a home visit from the police and protests from dog owners, leaving Bob's campaign in tatters. Starring Brian Cox.
CastBob Servant Brian Cox
Frank Jonathan Watson
Taxi driver John Buick
Radio producer Moyo Akande
Anders Greg McHugh
Inspector Kevin O'Laughlin
Miss Wilson Lesley Hart
Philippa Edwards Pollyanna McIntosh
Paramedic Jordan Young
Angler Michael Moreland
Father Grant O'Rourke
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