

National Theatre Live: Hansard
“Thirty years of wedded bliss. The picture-perfect marriage. Or is it?”
Synopsis
It's a summer's morning in 1988 and Tory politician Robin Hesketh has returned home to the idyllic Cotswold house he shares with his wife of 30 years, Diana. But all is not as blissful as it seems. Diana has a stinking hangover, a fox is destroying the garden, and secrets are being dug up all over the place. As the day draws on, what starts as gentle ribbing and the familiar rhythms of marital scrapping quickly turns to blood-sport.
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National Theatre Live: Hansard | Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-05-29
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- Director
- Robin Lough, Simon Godwin
- Screenplay & Story
- Simon Woods
- Original Score
- Michael Bruce
- Original Title
- National Theatre Live: Hansard
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- National Theatre
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robin Lough, Simon Godwin
Simon Woods
Michael Bruce
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Robin Lough
Director
Simon Godwin
Director
Simon Woods
Writer
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12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Frequently Asked Questions About National Theatre Live: Hansard
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What is National Theatre Live: Hansard about?
It's a summer's morning in 1988 and Tory politician Robin Hesketh has returned home to the idyllic Cotswold house he shares with his wife of 30 years, Diana. But all is not as blissful as it seems. Diana has a stinking hangover, a fox is destroying the garden, and secrets are being dug up all over the place. As the day draws on, what starts as gentle ribbing and the familiar rhythms of marital scrapping quickly turns to blood-sport.
Who directed National Theatre Live: Hansard?
National Theatre Live: Hansard was directed by Robin Lough, Simon Godwin.
Who stars in National Theatre Live: Hansard?
The principal cast of National Theatre Live: Hansard includes Lindsay Duncan, Alex Jennings.
When was National Theatre Live: Hansard released and how long is it?
National Theatre Live: Hansard was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for National Theatre Live: Hansard?
The original motion picture soundtrack for National Theatre Live: Hansard was composed by Michael Bruce.
What is the age rating and content advisory for National Theatre Live: Hansard?
National Theatre Live: Hansard holds official age classifications: GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).



















