Series·1988·PG·1 season

A Very British Coup

War & PoliticsDrama

Working-class, left-leaning Harry Perkins is elected PM. As he works to implement social change via democratic process, the conservatives and their allies quietly begin working to remove him. Perkins' goals include nuclear disarmament, the dissolution of newspaper monopolies, open government and the closure of all US military bases on UK soil. While many members of the govnerment oppose him, he finds some support in Home Secretary Joan Cook and key members of his staff.

Created by Alan Plater

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Part 1E1 · 55 min

The Labour Party leader Harry Perkins, a working class, fervent socialist and former trade union leader becomes Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Part 2E2 · 55 min

Harry Perkins finds numerous enemies ranged against him—and they are in possession of a secret from his past.

Part 3E3 · 55 min

Harry is faced with political ruin, but bests his enemies in a way no-one can anticipate.

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Ray McAnally
Ray McAnallyHarry Perkins
Tim McInnerny
Tim McInnernyFiennes
Keith Allen
Keith AllenThompson
Christine Kavanagh
Christine KavanaghLiz
Clive Merrison
Clive MerrisonT.V. Interviewer
Hugh Martin
Hugh MartinSampson
Harmage Singh Kalirai
Harmage Singh KaliraiPatel
Stephanie Fayerman
Stephanie FayermanEditor
David McKail
David McKailRobertson
Philip Madoc
Philip MadocFison
Geoffrey Beevers
Geoffrey BeeversWainwright
Oliver Ford Davies
Oliver Ford DaviesTweed

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