10 Downing Street - A British 'West Wing'

As a UK fan of the West Wing, I always thought it would be interesting to see a British version of the show. So here's my take on the opening titles using members and staff from the real UK Government. Admittedly, the extreme 'American-ness' of the theme tune doesn't really translate for a UK show, but this is just a little experiment.

Also, I should note I'm not a fan of the current government, but I've used them because it made the most sense.

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[judas21]

Its interesting that in remakes for the Obama White House, its easy to get all the staff, but in this @DavieD123 had to settle for only 1 non-elected official. Such is UK Politics.

[DavieD123]

@judas21 Indeed, that's one of the things I discovered making this. Ultimately I had to go with mostly cabinet members over advisers or press secretaries because it was hard to even find out information about them, never mind pictures or videos.

[maineboy1979]

Nicely done! The theme music is beautiful, and even though I'm an American, I don't think there's any rule that says we're the only ones allowed to make heavy use of piccolos, glockenspiels, multiple timpani and a huge brass section. ;-)

[midnightsunbeam]

Wow, this is the great! Amazing job! The style is so incredibly accurate.

[MATTNOUTCHCOS]

Wow I'd literally rather kill myself than watch those boring useless twats instead of Josh Lyman ...

[Baronaaron3]

@toddsmitts I thought this at first but unfortunately, there is no equivalent to a "West Wing". The only reference to the location of the PM's power in the UK is "Number 10" or "Westminster" more generally.

[toddsmitts]

Interesting, though the title isn't quite analogous. (The American show isn't called "1600 Pennsylvania Avenue").

Is the Prime Minister's office situated in a specific section whose name is well known?

[MsButterflysocial]

Hello

I would really like to do something similar - would you mind getting in contact and letting me know how you did this film - it is great!

[bsgtrekfan88]

From across the pond in Cape Cod, MA and as a fellow West Wing fan..I say good job to you!

[IrenaPrude]

If the Brits did a "10 Downing Street" the theme would be more regal and more pompous. I actually thought this was real for a moment, then I saw the actual UK PM.

[ComicgateCG1]

Fantastic video. I think Yakety sax might be a better theme for this lot, though . . .

[sebastianvader]

Well done! Although that's not my favorite government! ;-)