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National Theatre Live: This House

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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

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Digital Streaming Debut

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

Director

Jeremy Herrin

Screenplay & Story

James Graham

Department Leadership Roster

James Graham

James Graham

Writer

Jeremy Herrin

Jeremy Herrin

Director

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United Kingdom (BBFC)12A

12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.

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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.).