National Treasure
Paul Finchley is a bona fide "national treasure", one half of a popular, long-running comedy double act. The famous comedian's world is thrown into chaos when he is accused of historic sexual abuse.
Overview
Paul Finchley is a bona fide "national treasure", one half of a popular, long-running comedy double act. The famous comedian's world is thrown into chaos when he is accused of historic sexual abuse.
Peter Hampden
Creator / EP
John Chapman
Producer
Episodes
1. Episode 1
Paul Finchley, a much-loved, ageing comedian finds his world shaken to its foundations after an accusation of rape that dates back to the 1990s.
2. Episode 2
Paul and his family have to deal with the pressure of the mounting allegations against him. Dee confronts her former babysitter, Christina, now one of Paul's accusers. Paul gives a radio interview, determined to put his side of the story.
3. Episode 3
Marie encounters with one of her husband's accusers, and is left shaken by a difficult interview with his barrister. Gary manages to dig up some evidence that seems to thoroughly discredit one of Paul's key accusers but making use of this new knowledge will mean Paul has to make an uncomfortable decision.
Cast & Crew
Robbie Coltrane
Paul Finchley
Julie Walters
Marie Finchley
Mark Lewis Jones
Gerry
Andrea Riseborough
Danielle 'Dee' Finchley
Tim McInnerny
Karl Jenkins
Kate Hardie
Rebecca Thornton
