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The Politician's Wife is a Channel 4 Political Drama, broadcast in 1995 and starring Trevor Eve and Juliet Stevenson. The story centres around high-flying politician Duncan Matlock (Trevor Eve), Families Minister for the UK Government, who becomes embroiled in tabloid scandal as it is discovered that he has been having an affair with a former escort turned parliamentary researcher. Duncan's wife Flora (Juliet Stevenson) becomes the focus of media attention as her reactions to the revelations are played out.

The show won Best Serial Drama at the 1995 BAFTA Awards and Best International Drama at the 1995 Emmy Awards

The Politician's Wife will be released on DVD by Acorn Media in August 2011