Scandal and corruption are all in a day's work on Roadkill, a brand-new political thriller from David Hare (Collateral, The White Crow). Following an ambitious and savvy government official with more than a few skeletons in his closet, this timely drama examines the costly toll of a life in politics.
Hugh Laurie (The Night Manager, House) stars as the charismatic Peter Laurence, a self-made man and high-ranking minister of the British government. Freshly cleared of libel charges, his career seems to be making a steady rebound. But with his private life in disarray and his public image under constant scrutiny, Peter is forced to pick his next steps carefully. As prying journalists, shameless rivals, and even his own relatives threaten to undermine his agenda, Peter must once again shoulder the burdens of the public sector – this time, with higher stakes and even more bitter consequences.
Helen McCrory (Peaky Blinders, MotherFatherSon), Saskia Reeves (Us), Sarah Greene (Normal People), and Pip Torrens (The Crown) also star in this gripping four-part drama.
Roadkillairs Thursdays at noon, beginning January 7, on WSBE Rhode Island PBS.
WSBE Rhode Island PBS transmits over the air in high definition on digital 36.1; Cox 08 / 1008HD, Verizon FiOS 08 / 508HD, and Full Channel 08; Comcast 819HD and Verizon FiOS 18 / 518HD in MA; DirecTV 36, Dish Network 36.
