

National Theatre Live: This House
Synopsis
It's February 1974. Ted Heath's Conservative government has been ousted. But only just. In the hung Parliament, Labour manages to form a minority government by sending its whips out wheeling and dealing with the Liberals, Scottish Nationalists and Northern Irish politicians. But this fragile alliance lasts only until October, when another election is called. This time, Labour win with a tiny majority of just three. Now things get tougher as old cross-Party agreements break down and even sick and dying MPs are wheeled into the chamber to cast their votes! James Graham's acclaimed new play whisks us back to the days of the UK's previous hung Parliament, when politics got really dirty in the battle for power.
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National Theatre Live: This House trailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-02-15
Top Cast
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Michael Cocks
Phil Daniels
Bob Mellish
Lauren O'Neil
Ann Taylor
Julian Wadham
Humphrey Atkins
Charles Edwards
Jack Weatherill
Reece Dinsdale
Walter Harrison
David Hounslow
Joe Harper
Gunnar Cauthery
Clockmaker / Peebles / Redditch / Birmingham Perry Barr
Christopher Godwin
Woolwich West / Batley & Morley / Western Isles
Andrew Havill
Walsall North / Serjeant at ArmsAct 1 / Speaker Act 2 / Plymouth Sutton
Helena Lymbery
Rochester & Chatham / Welwyn & Hatfield / Coventry South West / Lady Batley
Matthew Pidgeon
Paddington South / Chelmsford / South Ayrshire / Henley
Giles Taylor
Speaker Act 1 / Mansfield / Serjeant at Arms Act 2 / West Lothian
Tony Turner
Bromsgrove / Abingdon / Liverpool Edge Hill / Paisley / Fermanagh
Rupert Vansittart
Esher / Belfast West
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 28, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeremy Herrin
- Screenplay & Story
- James Graham
- Original Title
- National Theatre Live: This House
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 39m
- Production Studios
- National Theatre
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeremy Herrin
James Graham
Department Leadership Roster
James Graham
Writer
Jeremy Herrin
Director
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International Certification Matrix
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Frequently Asked Questions About National Theatre Live: This House
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What is National Theatre Live: This House about?
It's February 1974. Ted Heath's Conservative government has been ousted. But only just. In the hung Parliament, Labour manages to form a minority government by sending its whips out wheeling and dealing with the Liberals, Scottish Nationalists and Northern Irish politicians. But this fragile alliance lasts only until October, when another election is called. This time, Labour win with a tiny majority of just three. Now things get tougher as old cross-Party agreements break down and even sick and dying MPs are wheeled into the chamber to cast their votes! James Graham's acclaimed new play whisks us back to the days of the UK's previous hung Parliament, when politics got really dirty in the battle for power.
Who directed National Theatre Live: This House?
National Theatre Live: This House was directed by Jeremy Herrin.
Who stars in National Theatre Live: This House?
The principal cast of National Theatre Live: This House includes Vincent Franklin, Phil Daniels, Lauren O'Neil, Julian Wadham, Charles Edwards.
When was National Theatre Live: This House released and how long is it?
National Theatre Live: This House was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 2h 39m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for National Theatre Live: This House?
National Theatre Live: This House holds official age classifications: GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).




















