A politician learns just how quickly things can go terribly wrong when a career-defining live TV interview goes off the rails due to a surprise coughing attack.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Maxine PeakeFiona Lacey | Fiona Lacey |
 Adam JamesRobert West | Robert West |
| SSam FletcherTim | Tim |
| OOwen BaxterSam | Sam |
| BBen ScrivenPolitician | Politician |
| SStephanie HazelOutraged on Social Media | Outraged on Social Media |
| AAlex Kayode-KayComedian | Comedian |
| KKay BoggettNorthern Couple (Female) | Northern Couple (Female) |
| MMark HarrisNorthern Couple (Male) | Northern Couple (Male) |
| MMaria McColganPolitical Commentator | Political Commentator |
 Jamie LanglandsIncel Guy | Incel Guy |
| JJosh HarveyConspiracy Theorist | Conspiracy Theorist |
| CCarla HenryTV Pundit | TV Pundit |
| JJoseph ClowserPolitician on Zoom | Politician on Zoom |
| AAdam CourtingNews Reporter | News Reporter |
 Hayley Jayne StandingDawn Onions | Dawn Onions |
 Joan KempsonOutraged on the News | Outraged on the News |
 Jennifer SheridanDistraught Influencer | Distraught Influencer |
 Ben CromptonOrally Challenged Person | Orally Challenged Person |
 Rakhee SharmaSaskia | Saskia |