Movie

How to Be Home Secretary

199949m

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Good to know

Director: Simon Finch
Release date: 1999-01-24
Runtime: 49m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

About How to Be Home Secretary

How to Be Home Secretary is a 1999 movie in the Documentary and TV Movie genres, directed by Simon Finch, starring Michael Cockerell, Kenneth Baker and Robert Carr. It has a runtime of 49 minutes. Below you can see where to watch How to Be Home Secretary in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In the latest how-to-do-it guide, Michael Cockerell films behind the scenes in the normally secretive Home Office. As well as crime, prisons and MI5, the Home Secretary is responsible for nudist beaches, mad dogs and massage parlours. Jack Straw and his predecessors talk candidly about the Cabinet's most dangerous and fascinating job.

Cast

Michael Cockerell

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Kenneth Baker

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Robert Carr

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Ken Clarke

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Brian Cubbon

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Michael Howard

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Douglas Hurd

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Roy Jenkins

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Merlyn Rees

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Jack Straw

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David Waddington

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Richard Wilson

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch How to Be Home Secretary in Canada?+

How to Be Home Secretary is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is How to Be Home Secretary on Netflix?+

How to Be Home Secretary is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is How to Be Home Secretary?+

How to Be Home Secretary has a runtime of 49 minutes (49 minutes).

Who stars in How to Be Home Secretary?+

How to Be Home Secretary stars Michael Cockerell, Kenneth Baker, Robert Carr, Ken Clarke and Brian Cubbon.

When did How to Be Home Secretary come out?+

How to Be Home Secretary is a 1999 movie directed by Simon Finch.

What genre is How to Be Home Secretary?+

How to Be Home Secretary is Documentary and TV Movie film.

Who directed How to Be Home Secretary?+

How to Be Home Secretary was directed by Simon Finch.