Partygate(TV drama)
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| Network | Channel 4 |
| Release | 3 October 2023 |
Partygateis a British satirical politicaldocudrama.It is a fictionalised dramatisation of thepolitical scandaldubbed "Partygate"in British politics during the prime ministerial government ofBoris Johnson.It mixes contemporary news footage with dramatisations of parties inDowning Streetduring theCovid-19 pandemic lockdown.It was broadcast onChannel 4on 3 October 2023.
Synopsis[edit]
Partygateis a political satire covering the story of10 Downing Streetgatherings during theCOVID-19 pandemiclockdowns. It included fictionalised dramatisations of Downing Street parties interwoven with archive news footage and documentary interviews. Many of the dramatisations were based onSue Gray'sPartygate reportand theCommons Privileges Committee investigation.Characters ofspecial advisorswere fictional, but based on real people.[1][2][3]
Cast[edit]
- Georgie Henleyas Grace Greenwood
- Jon CulshawasBoris Johnson
- Craig ParkinsonasLee Cain
- Ophelia Lovibondas Annabel D'acre
- Phil Danielsas Mickey Port
- Rebecca HumphriesasCarrie Johnson
- Charlotte RitchieasHelen MacNamara
- Tom Durant-Pritchard as Rory Baskerville
- Anthony CalfasSir Mark Sedwill
- Alice LoweasShelley Williams-Walker
- Kimberley Nixonas Kate Joseph
- Alice Orr-Ewingas Alice Lyons
- Naomi BattrickasCleo Watson
- Edwin Flay asMartin Reynolds
- Hugh Skinneras Josh Fitzmaurice
- Fanny Bacaya as Fanny
- Gisele Mbalaga as Giselle[4]
Production[edit]
Channel 4 announced the project asPartygate - The True Storyon 18 April 2023.[5]In September 2023, the title was shortened toPartygate.[6]It was produced by Halcyons Heart Films.[7]
It was announced in August 2023 thatCraig Parkinson,Ophelia Lovibond,Charlotte Ritchie,Rebecca Humphries,Kimberley NixonandPhil Danielswould all have roles, withJon Culshawvoicing the prime minister.[8]
Marketing for the show from 4Creative includedrave-era style flyer distribution.[9][10]
Broadcast and reception[edit]
Channel 4 released an official trailer in September 2023.[11]That month, a broadcast date of 3 October 2023 was announced.[12]
TheFinancial Timesgave the film three stars out of five, saying that it "boils the blood but it does little to captivate the mind."[13]The Guardiangave the drama four stars, calling it "a giant, exploding grenade of a TV show" and heralding it as "a vital document of a moment of national shame."[14]
Accolades[edit]
The series won Best Single Drama at theRoyal Television Society Programme Awardsin March 2024.[15][16]The series was nominated for Best Single Drama or Mini-Series 1-3 EPS at the 2024Broadcasting Press GuildAwards.[17]
References[edit]
- ^"How accurate is Partygate? True story behind Channel 4 drama".
- ^"Partygate on Channel 4: Cast, what it's about and what time it is on".3 October 2023.
- ^Singh, Anita (3 October 2023)."Partygate, Channel 4, review: like political satire done by a sixth-form drama troupe".The Telegraph.
- ^Cormack, Morgan (3 October 2023)."Meet the cast of Partygate on Channel 4".Radio Times.Retrieved3 October2023.
- ^Morris, Lauren (18 April 2023)."Channel 4 announces" provocative "docudrama Partygate the True Story".Radio Times.Retrieved19 April2023.
- ^Dessau, Bruce (22 September 2023)."Channel 4's Partygate Cast To Include Georgie Henley, Ophelia Lovibond And Jon Culshaw As Voice Of Boris Johnson".Beyond The Joke.Retrieved23 September2023.
- ^Kanter, Jake (18 April 2023)."Johnny Depp, Amber Heard Documentary & Partygate Scandal Drama On Channel 4 Slate".Deadline Hollywood.Retrieved19 April2023.
- ^Seddon, Dan (23 August 2023)."Line of Duty star cast in Channel 4 Partygate drama".Digital Spy.Retrieved23 August2023.
- ^Watson, Imogen."Channel 4 hypes up Partygate docudrama with rave-style flyer campaign".Campaignlive.co.uk.Retrieved23 September2023.
- ^"4Creative Pays Homage to '90s Rave Culture to Promote New Channel 4 Show Partygate".lbbonline.Retrieved23 September2023.
- ^"Cast revealed for Channel 4's Partygate".Chortle.Retrieved23 September2023.
- ^Jade, Kayleigh (21 September 2023)."Partygate start date and cast revealed for new Channel 4 drama".Tellymix.Retrieved23 September2023.
- ^"Partygate, Channel 4 review — Covid-era docudrama pulls no punches".Financial Times.2 October 2023.Retrieved25 October2023.
- ^"Partygate review – a giant, exploding grenade of a TV show".The Guardian.3 October 2023.Retrieved25 October2023.
- ^Szalai, Giorg (26 March 2024)."Hannah Waddingham, 'Happy Valley,' Bella Ramsey Among Winners of Royal Television Society Awards".Hollywood Reporter.Retrieved27 March2024.
- ^"RTS PROGRAMME AWARDS 2024".RTS.org.uk.7 March 2024.
- ^Naylor, James (29 February 2024)."BPG Television and Streaming nominations for the 50th annual BPG Awards".Broadcasting-pressguild.org.Retrieved21 March2024.
