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From The West Wing to Blackadder: the best fictional prime ministers on TV
The UK sure loves speculation about prime ministers. So here’s some more! But who makes the finest – Stephen Fry, Emma Thompson, Jane Horrocks or Alan B’Stard?
TL;DR
- The article ranks the 20 best fictional British Prime Ministers from television.
- The list features a variety of characters, including Stephen Fry as Alastair Davies in '24: Live Another Day' and Paul Eddington as Jim Hacker in 'Yes, Prime Minister'.
- It highlights characters like Alan B'Stard (Rik Mayall) from 'The New Statesman' and Francis Urquhart (Ian Richardson) from 'House of Cards' as particularly memorable portrayals.
- The ranking considers figures from comedies, dramas, and thrillers, offering a broad look at how the role of PM has been depicted on screen.
- The article is presented in the context of the UK's current political climate, with frequent changes in prime ministers.