The Clintons - "Heck, Don't Vote for Him"

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The Clintons
Ep 1/3

Saturday 6 August

2.30pm-3.15pm

BBC RADIO 4

Three new dramas imagine key moments in the Clintons’ personal and political lives together, closely based on the published accounts and opinions of those who’ve witnessed their enduring partnership.
In 1991 the barely-known Governor of Arkansas is beginning to get some traction in the Democratic Presidential Primaries. Bill Clinton, son of a travelling salesman, wants the nomination to take on incumbent President George H. W. Bush, popular victor of the first Gulf War.

Then the story of Gennifer Flowers surfaces - she claims she had a 12-year affair with Bill. It is dragging down his campaign. But ever since they met at Yale, Bill’s talented wife Hillary has been his most fervent supporter, and on her advice they come out fighting. In a special interview broadcast straight after the Super Bowl, picking up its audience of 100 million, she puts both their careers on the line.

This opening episode, Heck, Don’t Vote For Him by Jonathan Myerson, explores the origins of a complex and fascinating relationship which has helped shape both Clintons’ careers.

Cast:
Hillary Rodham.....Fenella Woolgar
Bill Clinton.....Corey Johnson
Steve Kroft/Dick Morris.....Kerry Shale
Betsey Wright.....Laurel Lefkow
James Carville.....Jason Barnett
George Stephanopoulos.....Tom Forrister
Secretary.....Clare Perkins

Director/Producer/Jonquil Panting for the BBC


Heck, Don't Vote for Him, The Clintons, Drama - BBC Radio 4