Storyline

During the Suez Crisis of 1956, two young clerks at the stuffy Foreign Office in Whitehall display little interest in the decline of the British Empire. To their eyes, it can hardly compete with girls, rock music, and the intrigue of romantic entanglements.

First Aired

1993-02-21
Last Aired

1993-03-28
Creator

Dennis Potter
Genre

Comedy, Drama, War & Politics
Seasons

1
Episodes

6
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

Channel 4

Keywords:

england rock 'n' roll office dreams surreal army neighbor sexual humor pianist period drama military usherette 1950s british intelligence

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Season 1

1. Episode 1

Private Hopper passes the day in the War Office dreaming of becoming a drummer. Meanwhile, new recruit...More

Private Hopper passes the day in the War Office dreaming of becoming a drummer. Meanwhile, new recruit Private Francis is dancing to a different beat...Less

60mins 1993-02-21

2. Episode 2

Francis' worst fears about who lives upstairs with the beautiful Sylvia Berry are confirmed, and he co...More

Francis' worst fears about who lives upstairs with the beautiful Sylvia Berry are confirmed, and he confides all to Mick Hopper - with disastrous results.Less

60mins 1993-02-28

3. Episode 3

Hopper continues to fantasise at work and discusses women and love with Francis. When the red phone ri...More

Hopper continues to fantasise at work and discusses women and love with Francis. When the red phone rings, Hopper is convinced the message is about the Suez crisis.Less