Drama

Roadkill

Ambition and corruption know no bounds in a political thriller written by David Hare (The Hours) and starring Hugh Laurie (Veep, House, The Night Manager) as a scheming UK government minister. Crime may not pay, but politics sure does.

Episode 1

53m

Having just seen off a libel case, UK government minister Peter Laurence faces a pair of family scandals. Could the embarrassment derail his political career?

Episodes

  • Episode 1: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 1

    S2020 E1 - 53m

    Having just seen off a libel case, UK government minister Peter Laurence faces a pair of family scandals. Could the embarrassment derail his political career?

  • Episode 2: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 2

    S2020 E2 - 53m

    Promoted to justice minister, Peter deals with a prison riot, an angry daughter, and alarming contacts from a stranger. Meanwhile, an unknown threat looms abroad.

  • Episode 3: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 3

    S2020 E3 - 53m

    Peter is the defendant at the family dinner table. As friends, family, employees, and even a dead person turn against him, he follows his motto: “keep moving forward.”

  • Episode 4: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 4

    S2020 E4 - 52m 40s

    With the prime minister in trouble, Peter makes a shocking announcement to the nation. Is this the end for him or the start of something new?

Extras + Features

  • Scene: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Scene

    S2020 E1 - 53s

    Duncan fills his boss Peter in on some shocking information he's just received.

  • Hugh Laurie on Peter Laurence: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Hugh Laurie on Peter Laurence

    S2020 E1 - 1m 47s

    Leading man Hugh Laurie introduces his devious and morally questionable character, politician Peter Laurence.

  • The Cast on Their Characters: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Cast on Their Characters

    S2020 E1 - 3m 16s

    Hugh Laurie, Helen McCrory, and the cast describe the characters they bring to life in Roadkill.

  • Peter and Dawn: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Peter and Dawn

    S2020 E1 - 2m 14s

    Hugh Laurie and Helen McCrory discuss the complex relationship between Peter and Dawn, and the dangerous game they are playing.

  • Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview

    S2020 E2 - 29s

    Promoted to justice minister, Peter deals with a prison riot, an angry daughter, and alarming contacts from a stranger. Meanwhile, an unknown threat looms abroad.

  • Scene: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Scene

    S2020 E2 - 1m 32s

    After the court case has been won, a mystery woman approaches Rochelle with some new information about Peter Laurence.

  • Helen McCrory on the Script: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Helen McCrory on the Script

    S2020 E2 - 1m 23s

    Helen McCrory discusses what drew her to the Roadkill scripts and working with David Hare.

  • Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview

    S2020 E3 - 29s

    Peter is the defendant at the family dinner table. As friends, family, employees, and even a dead person turn against him, he follows his motto: “keep moving forward.”

  • Scene: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Scene

    S2020 E3 - 1m 33s

    Peter's family gathers at their home for an inquisition, including his globetrotting older daughter, Susan.

  • Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview

    S2020 E4 - 29s

    With the prime minister in trouble, Peter makes a shocking announcement to the nation. Is this the end for him or the start of something new?

  • Scene: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Scene

    S2020 E4 - 51s

    The gloves are off, and Peter and Dawn have a frank conversation about recent events — and the state of their careers.

  • A Close Look: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A Close Look

    S2020 E4 - 8m 6s

    Get a closer, inside look at the world of Roadkill and how it was brought to life, with insights from Hugh Laurie, David Hare and more.

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