Hugh Laurie and Helen McCrory star in a brilliant political thriller for our times, written by David Hare, and broadcast on BBC One. Hugh Laurie stars as a narcissistic Conservative MP, in the BBC’s brand new political thriller, written by David Hare. Charismatic and self-interested, Peter is hit by a series of public revelations about his private life and his work as a minister. However, Peter is untroubled by guilt as he attempts to out-run his enemies and his past, with his eyes on the ultimate political prize. Co-starring Helen McCrory.