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My Dad's the Prime Minister

2003·Show
13Episodes in2Seasons

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Funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Wholesome6
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Satire & Parody6

World

Family, everyday modern life, and politics

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Standout dialogue

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

My Dad's the Prime Minister is a British sitcom written by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman. It centres around the life of the Prime Minister, his family and his spin doctor. Its main cast include Robert Bathurst, Joe Prospero, Carla Mendonça, Brian Bovell and Emma Sackville. It was filmed at Bushey in Watford, and extras included students of the nearby Bushey Hall School and Bushey Meads School. Series 1 was shown on BBC 1 as part of CBBC, in April and May 2003. Season 2 was shown later in the evening on BBC 1, in November and December 2004. Series 1 focused more on Dillon, while the second season had greater coverage of the life of the Prime Minister. Series 1 was released on DVD and video, but currently Series 2 remains unreleased.
British SitcomFamily ComedyPolitical Satire (Light)Youth PerspectiveRelatable HumorDomestic & Public LifeCharacter-Driven ComedyWitty DialogueWarm & ObservationalComing-of-Age

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Is My Dad's the Prime Minister worth watching?

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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does My Dad's the Prime Minister have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 13 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

When did My Dad's the Prime Minister air?

It ran from 2003 to 2004 and has ended.

What language is My Dad's the Prime Minister in?

English

It was made in English.