I've recently been watching The West Wing, the fictional drama about the life of senior white house staff, and I wondered if any of you have watched it, and what you think of it. I know it was one of Tony Blair and Alistair Campbell (Blair's senior spin doctor)'s favourite programs.

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I love that show. I have seen every episode at least twice. Have you seen Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, it's the same team. I saw an episode last night with Alison Janney as a guest star she was so funny.
The West Wing is wonderful though. How far into the series have you seen it?

Only the first series, that's what they have at my Uni library. It's very annoying, since I don't know who got shot at the end (don't tell me). In a couple of weeks I'll have the net at home, and then I should be able to find the rest online.

I haven't seen Studio 60, though I've seen it advertised. What's it about?

Are there any Americans here who watch it? I'd like to know whether they think it's a fairly accurate portrayal of White House life or not.

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... I am surprised at your insolence in writing to me at all. You know, as I know, that I bought this constituency... may God's curse light upon you and may it make your women as open and as free to the excise officers as your wives and daughters have always been to me while I have represented your scoundrel corporation.
I have the honour to be... your obliged humble servant, Anthony Henley
- MPs reply to constituent, mid 1700s