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Robyn Murdoch

Senior Press Officer at DoSAC (Civil Service), relegated to secretarial duties

Civil Servants

Lore Dossier

A working dossier for the character's place in the DoSAC machine: office role, political home, career pressure, and the relationships that pull them into the wider Westminster mess.

Full name
Robyn Murdoch
Department
Department of Social Affairs and Citizenship
Role
Civil Servants
Affiliation
HM Government
Frame highlights7
Related profiles1
Detail entries15

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Highlights

Roles

Department of Social Affairs and Citizenship

Civil Servants

Episode Timeline

  1. Series 2 – Episode 1

    20 October 2005

    During Minister Abbott's factory visit, a confrontational encounter with a member of the public sparked a media crisis. Senior Press Officer Robyn Murdoch assumed temporary responsibilities during Terri Coverley's compassionate leave, while adviser Ollie Reeder was seconded to Number 10 for cross-party communications.

    Economy
    Immigration
  2. Series 2 – Episode 2

    27 October 2005

    Amid cabinet reshuffle speculation, the Prime Minister's strategic adviser Julius Nicholson's interventions created departmental tensions. Senior Press Officer Robyn Murdoch was excluded from key communications briefings following procedural concerns.

    Economy
    Technology

Transcript Evidence

  1. s02e01 at 02-04.840 - It's Robyn. Robyn Murdoch, isn't it?
  2. s02e01 at 04-37.120 - I'll punch you in your substantial gut! Fucking hell, Robyn!
  3. s02e02 at 02-17.720 - This is the delightful Robyn. She's just with us today.
  4. s03e02 at 23-19.320 - Robyn is somebody who makes a week cup of tea.
  5. s04e05 at 00-12-54.800 - Robyn. Carer's Pass has timed out, yeah?
  6. s04e06 at 00-25-30.520 - and that, in my case, is a lady called Robyn.

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