Westminster's Secret Service
Synopsis
Whips pride themselves on their secrecy and discretion. Reporter Michael Cockerell uncovers their shadowy world and reveals how they operate. How close to reality is the fictional Chief Whip Francis Urquhart, in the drama series House of Cards? Government Whips can make or break ministers and ensure they know all the secrets of the private lives of their fellow MPs. One Tory MP claims that the Whips are a gestapo, but another says they are democracy's unsung heroes - as necessary for Parliament as sewers are for civilisation.
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Michael Cockerell
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Rupert Allason
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Joe Ashton
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Eric Clarke
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Geoffrey Dickens
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Stephen Dorrell
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Jim Dowd
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Iain Duncan Smith
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Tim Fortescue
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Derek Foster
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Tristan Garel-Jones
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Will Howie
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Nigel Lawson
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David Lightbown
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John Major
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Gordon McMaster
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Robert Mellish
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Michael Neubert
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Original Title
- Westminster's Secret Service
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anne Tyerman, Phil Reynolds
Alison Cahn, Manisha Vadhia
Department Leadership Roster
Alison Cahn
Producer
Manisha Vadhia
Producer
Anne Tyerman
Editor
Phil Reynolds
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What is Westminster's Secret Service about?
Whips pride themselves on their secrecy and discretion. Reporter Michael Cockerell uncovers their shadowy world and reveals how they operate. How close to reality is the fictional Chief Whip Francis Urquhart, in the drama series House of Cards? Government Whips can make or break ministers and ensure they know all the secrets of the private lives of their fellow MPs. One Tory MP claims that the Whips are a gestapo, but another says they are democracy's unsung heroes - as necessary for Parliament as sewers are for civilisation.
Who directed Westminster's Secret Service?
Westminster's Secret Service was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Westminster's Secret Service?
The principal cast of Westminster's Secret Service includes Michael Cockerell, Rupert Allason, Joe Ashton, Eric Clarke, Geoffrey Dickens.
When was Westminster's Secret Service released and how long is it?
Westminster's Secret Service was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.