Series·1991·15·1 season

For the Greater Good

CrimeDrama

For the Greater Good is a three-part 1991 BBC Two television drama serial written by G.F. Newman and directed by Danny Boyle. It centres on three politicians attempting to reform the British prison system. However, their efforts are undermined when the tabloid press exposes their private lives.

Created by G.F. Newman

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MemberE1 · 60 min

Campaigning Tory backbencher Dr Peter Balliol MP finds himself in a crisis of choice between ambition, conscience and a questionable private life.

MandarinE2 · 60 min

When a high-flying civil servant discovers a dangerous conspiracy at the Home Office, she must choose between loyalty to her leader and leaking to the press.

MinisterE3 · 60 min

Home Secretary Charles Truman has to weigh up the dictates of conscience against the survival of his career.

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Cast

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Martin Shaw
Martin ShawPeter Balliol MP
Roy Dotrice
Roy DotriceCharles Truman MP
Nicholas Jones
Nicholas JonesJulian Brind
Nicholas Woodeson
Nicholas WoodesonMichael Parke-Walsh MP

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