A bundle of letters that could create a great deal of embarrassment for the empire are threatened to be released by a former Lord Chancellor (Richard Wilson) which creates chaos in his household. The presence of a young journalist and a visit by one of the ministers (Prunella Scales) is in need of money and possibly dying.
As a non-British viewer, these situations made me curious of what would be so scandalous in the letters. Continuous mentions of Margaret Thatcher do provide some amusement, but for the most part, it does appear to be fictional.
This silly TV comedy gets a little out there at times, especially with the little old lady (as adorable as she is) lighting a dessert on fire then refrigerator herself as the Lord of this rule, and all of a sudden the presence of a white mouse crossing her as well as a toad in the tub and a hedgehog waddling across the floor. Definitely a black comedy that works better for those more familiar with the ins and outs of British politics, but I found it amusing overall.
As a non-British viewer, these situations made me curious of what would be so scandalous in the letters. Continuous mentions of Margaret Thatcher do provide some amusement, but for the most part, it does appear to be fictional.
This silly TV comedy gets a little out there at times, especially with the little old lady (as adorable as she is) lighting a dessert on fire then refrigerator herself as the Lord of this rule, and all of a sudden the presence of a white mouse crossing her as well as a toad in the tub and a hedgehog waddling across the floor. Definitely a black comedy that works better for those more familiar with the ins and outs of British politics, but I found it amusing overall.