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7. Phineas Redux/The Prime Minister

Episode 7 of 12

Phineas Finn's trial grabs headlines, while Glencora and Plantagenet Palliser receive important news. Stars Juliet Stevenson.

The murder trial at the Old Bailey causes a sensation.

A proposal of marriage is made.

A fragile coalition government is formed, and a new Prime Minister installed.

Anthony Trollope's political intrigues of a Victorian aristocratic family.

Starring Sophie Thompson and Ben Miles.

Dramatised from the novels in 12 parts by Martyn Wade.

Laura ... Juliet Stevenson
Lady Glencora ... Sophie Thompson
Plantagenet Palliser ... Ben Miles
Lopez ... Greg Wise
Mme Goesler ... Stella Gonet
Phineas ... Conleth Hill
Chiltern ... Scott Handy
Mr Wharton ... James Laurenson
Emily ... Emily Bruni
Chaffenbrass ... John Rowe
Erle ... Ian Masters
Mrs Bonteen ... Rachel Atkins
Lady Eustace ... Shuna Snow
Lord Fawn ... Philip Fox
Parker/Judge ... Gerard McDermott
Everett ... Geoffrey Streatfeild

With David Troughton as the narrator - Anthony Trollope

Music specially composed by Elizabeth Parker.

Director: Marc Beeby

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2004.

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