Blackout
A council man becomes increasingly disillusioned over the years, but a heroic act gets him approval and becomes a front-runner for the mayor-ship of Manchester while trying to keep his own secrets buried.
- 2012-2012
- 1 season
- Ovation
- Action & Adventure, Drama, Suspense
A council man becomes increasingly disillusioned over the years, but a heroic act gets him approval and becomes a front-runner for the mayor-ship of Manchester while trying to keep his own secrets buried.
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Cast & Crew
Season 1 Episode Guide
Episode 1
Episode #1.1
Mon, Oct 22, 2012 60 mins
Alcoholic,corrupt councilor Daniel Demoys annoys wife Alex when he leaves a family gathering to pull off a dirty deal with builder Henry Pulis in an alley, having first had sex with club hostess Sylvie. Next day he wakes up covered in blood with no recall of the night's events and learns that Pulis has been put into a coma. He approaches his sister, solicitor Lucy, for help but becomes a hero by throwing himself in front of one her clients, who is the target of an assassination by a drive by shooter. He takes the bullets meant for him and while recovering becomes seen as a selfless hero. Political fixer Jerry Durran suggests that as a local hero, Daniel should run for mayor and he obtains huge support. Daniel sees it as atonement but is unaware that Sylvie's ex-husband, Bevan, is investigating the assault on Pulis.
Awards
- 2012 - RTS Craft & Design Award - Best Photography: Drama - Winner
- 2012 - Best Cinematography Award - Best Cinematography in a Television Drama - Winner
- 2013 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Photography and Lighting: Fiction - Nominated
- 2012 - BSC Award - Best Cinematography in a Television Drama - Winner
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