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                        Advise and Consent
Tense drama of Washington politics based on Allen Drury's bestselling novel. The appointment of a new secretary of state sparks off a fierce battle for power. With Henry Fonda.
Tense drama of Washington politics based on Allen Drury's bestselling novel.
The appointment of a new secretary of state sparks off a fierce battle for power when old-guard conservatives refuse to support a candidate they consider a closet communist.
The deciding vote lies with a freshman senator who both sides are very keen to ensure makes the 'right choice'.
Last on
            Thu 12 Nov 2015
            12:00
        
        ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two except Scotland
    Credits
| Role | Contributor | 
|---|---|
| Robert Leffingwell | Henry Fonda | 
| Sen Seabright 'Seab' Cooley | Charles Laughton | 
| Sen Brigham Anderson | Don Murray | 
| Sen Bob Munson | Walter Pidgeon | 
| Sen Lafe Smith | Peter Lawford | 
| Sen Fred Van Ackerman | George Grizzard | 
| Dolly Harrison | Gene Tierney | 
| The President | Franchot Tone | 
| The Vice-President | Lew Ayres | 
| Herbert Gelman | Burgess Meredith | 
| Director | Otto Preminger | 
| Producer | Otto Preminger | 
| Writer | Wendell Mayes | 
Broadcasts
- Fri 7 Sep 2007 23:30
 - Sat 21 Aug 2010 14:25ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two England, Northern Ireland & Wales only
 - Sat 21 Apr 2012 12:35ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two Scotland, Wales & England only
 - Sat 21 Apr 2012 13:15ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two Northern Ireland
 - Thu 12 Nov 2015 12:00ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two England, Northern Ireland, Wales & HD only