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The Politician's Husband

Aiden Hoynes is a senior cabinet minister who has always put his career before family, with the support of Freya, his devoted wife and mother to their two young children. But when Freya's own political career takes off and threatens to overshadow his, Aiden's life is thrown into chaos. As his political career comes to a standstill, and with his marriage turned upset down, Aiden takes increasing risks in his quest for power.

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David Tennant
Aiden Hoynes
Emily Watson
Freya Hoynes
Jack Shepherd
Joe Hoynes

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Episode #1.1

57 mins

Government minister Aiden Hoynes launches an attack on the prime minister's immigration policy and makes a leadership bid but is forced to resign after it is thwarted by fellow minister Bruce Babbish. The resignation prompts a cabinet reshuffle in which Aiden's supportive wife Freya,also a politician,is offered the ministry of work and pensions. Aiden urges her to accept so that she can carry on challenging the immigration policy,surrounding her with his own former staff. Freya does indeed accept whilst Aiden becomes a house husband,driving their autistic son Noah to school. However,in her first television interview Freya implies that she does not support her husband's views on immigration after all.

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Awards

  • 2014 - Golden FIPA - Fiction: Actress - winner

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