Set during the 1997 general election 'A Night In 97' follows Bertie Oldcross, Labour's candidate for Scarborough and Whitby, and his campaign manager Simon, as they attempt to cover up a crime on the eve of polling day. Set during the 1997 general election 'A Night In 97' follows Bertie Oldcross, Labour's candidate for Scarborough and Whitby, and his campaign manager Simon, as they attempt to cover up a crime on the eve of polling day.