Party Tricks
Party Tricks chronicles Kate Ballard's campaign to become the next State Premier. A committed and rigorous politician, Kate's victory seems assured until a new opposition leader, popular television and radio personality David McLeod, is selected. As the drama unfolds, it is revealed that several years ago Kate and David had a secret, tumultuous affair. To the world at large, David and Kate offer a compelling battle of style versus substance, but a paranoid Kate fears that their complicated romantic history is a trump card waiting to be played. Played out on a grand scale, Party Tricks becomes a cat-and-mouse game which culminates in an election night finale.
- 2014-2014
- 1 season
- Drama
Party Tricks chronicles Kate Ballard's campaign to become the next State Premier. A committed and rigorous politician, Kate's victory seems assured until a new opposition leader, popular television and radio personality David McLeod, is selected. As the drama unfolds, it is revealed that several years ago Kate and David had a secret, tumultuous affair. To the world at large, David and Kate offer a compelling battle of style versus substance, but a paranoid Kate fears that their complicated romantic history is a trump card waiting to be played. Played out on a grand scale, Party Tricks becomes a cat-and-mouse game which culminates in an election night finale.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2014
Episode 1
The Announcement
43 mins
State Premier Kate Ballard is shocked when the Opposition reveals its new election candidate David McLeod. Unbeknown to the public, Kate and David share a secret past. Let the games begin.
Episode 2
The Meeting
44 mins
Petrified of the consequences of their secret coming out publicly, Kate stealthily enlists the help of her trusted speechwriter Ollie to organise a covert meeting with David.
Episode 3
The Launch
44 mins
David's teenage daughter steps into the public eye and is caught in a scandal which triggers a media storm. Has his daughter destroyed David's unstoppable popularity and saved Kate's campaign?
Episode 4
The Campaign Trail
44 mins
David McLeod and Kate Ballard head out of town on the campaign trail trying to win over country Victoria. In the wake of negative publicity, the pressure is on Kate and her team to improve her public image. Her press secretary Wayne is keen for Kate to participate in a personal interview with her husband Geoff. While David's alliance with the cunning Deputy Opposition Leader Trevor is proving to be shaky, his media advisor Charlotte tries get ahead of a potential breaking exposé. Kate's speechwriter Ollie is struggling to help Kate manage the situation with David, but partner Tom's actions could derail the entire campaign.
Episode 5
The Debate
43 mins
Kate is forced to come clean to husband Geoff about her secret past with David. Her confession will either jeopardise her marriage or ruin her chances of an election victory. Which will it be?
Episode 6
The Election
44 mins
Kate's team preps for the big day - Election Day, while across town the exposé and campaign have taken its toll on David. Who will concede defeat and who will lead Victoria in the next term?