The Alan Clark Diaries

A dramatisation of the colourful diaries of controversial British Conservative politician Alan Clark.

1. 

   E1. March of the Grey Men

   Jan 15, 2004 · 30m

   Arrogant, snobbish, and an inveterate womanizer, Alan Clark is returned to Parliament as a Tory MP in 1983 and becomes a Cabinet Minister.

2. E2. The Lady

   Jan 22, 2004 · 30m

   Clark seeks the favor of the PM, but seems unable to prevent himself from annoying her — and everyone else.

3. E3. Foreign Parts

   Jan 29, 2004 · 30m

   Clark's visits to foreign parts put a strain on his already fragile marriage to the long-suffering Jane.

4. E4. Defence of the Realm

   Feb 2, 2004 · 30m

   Clark finds he has more enemies inside his own party than elsewhere, and realizes that even the PM's position is far from safe.

5. E5. Into the Wilderness

   Feb 12, 2004 · 30m

   Clark decides to leave the political arena — a move he soon regrets.

6. E6. Leaving Home

   Feb 19, 2004 · 30m

   Five years out of Parliament, Clark decides to return and is re-elected, but soon finds he is seriously ill.