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'''''Rules of the Game''''' is a four-part British television drama, written by [[Ruth Fowler]]. It stars [[Maxine Peake]] as a sportswear manager, who deals with the fallout of an employee's death. It aired on BBC One from 11 to 19 January 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/rules-of-the-game-bbc-release-date/|title=Rules of the Game release date: cast, plot and trailer for BBC thriller|website=Radio Times|accessdate=9 July 2023}}</ref> |
'''''Rules of the Game''''' is a four-part British television drama, written by [[Ruth Fowler (writer)|Ruth Fowler]]. It stars [[Maxine Peake]] as a sportswear manager, who deals with the fallout of an employee's death. It aired on BBC One from 11 to 19 January 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/rules-of-the-game-bbc-release-date/|title=Rules of the Game release date: cast, plot and trailer for BBC thriller|website=Radio Times|accessdate=9 July 2023}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 11:26, 9 July 2023
| Rules of the Game | |
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| Genre | Drama |
| Created by | Ruth Fowler |
| Written by | Ruth Fowler |
| Directed by | Jennifer Sheridan |
| Starring |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 4 |
| Production | |
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| Producer | Simon Meyers |
| Running time | 60 mins. |
| Production company | The Forge |
| Original release | |
| Network | BBC One |
| Release | 11 January – 19 January 2022[1] |
Rules of the Game is a four-part British television drama, written by Ruth Fowler. It stars Maxine Peake as a sportswear manager, who deals with the fallout of an employee's death. It aired on BBC One from 11 to 19 January 2022.[2]
Synopsis
Sam (Peake) is the chief operating officer at a family-run sportswear business in Northern England. When an employee turns up dead in the foyer, Sam is forced to reflect on the company's culture and what lead to this.
Cast
- Maxine Peake as Sam
- Rakhee Thakrar as Maya
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | UK viewers (millions) |
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| 1 | "Episode 1" | Jennifer Sheridan | Ruth Fowler | 11 January 2022 | N/A |
| 2 | "Episode 2" | Jennifer Sheridan | Ruth Fowler | TBA | TBD |
| 3 | "Episode 3" | Jennifer Sheridan | Ruth Fowler | TBA | TBD |
| 4 | "Episode 4" | Jennifer Sheridan | Ruth Fowler | TBA | TBD |
Reception
Lucy Mangan of The Guardian awarded the first episode four stars out of five.[3] Ed Cumming from The Independent gave the first episode two out of five stars.[4]
References
- ^ "BBC One - Rules of the Game, Series 1, Episode 4". BBC. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
- ^ "Rules of the Game release date: cast, plot and trailer for BBC thriller". Radio Times. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
- ^ Mangan, Lucy (11 January 2022). "Rules of the Game review – Maxine Peake is barnstorming in a rich, meaty murder mystery". Retrieved 9 July 2023 – via The Guardian.
- ^ "Maxine Peake abusive workplace drama Rules of the Game lacks nuance – review". The Independent. 11 January 2022. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
External links
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