Choked Up

A politician learns just how quickly things can go terribly wrong when a career-defining live TV interview goes off the rails due to a surprise coughing attack.

Cast

Maxine Peake

as Fiona Lacey

Adam James

as Robert West

Sam Fletcher

as Tim

Owen Baxter

as Sam

Ben Scriven

as Politician

Stephanie Hazel

as Outraged on Social Media

Alex Kayode-Kay

as Comedian

Kay Boggett

as Northern Couple (Female)

Mark Harris

as Northern Couple (Male)

Maria McColgan

as Political Commentator

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