Roadkill

Scandal 

Scandal shows the dark side of politics, the shady backdoor deals, selfish betrayals and hurtful lies. 

Created by playwright Sir David Hare, Roadkill follows the charming and assertive politician Peter Laurence (Hugh Laurie), whose public and private life comes under strain when enemies threaten to upend him.

As personal secrets spiral out of control, Peter, untroubled by shame or remorse, remains determined to further his own political agenda and avoid complete catastrophe.

Despite Peter’s best efforts, however, events reveal just how hard it is to leave the past behind, for both an individual and a country.

The programmes include a new crime thriller by Steven Moffat, a political drama starring Hugh Laurie, an adaption of Jo Bloom’s Ridley Road and a drama focusing on the controversial abortion laws in Northern Ireland.