For the Greater Good (1991)
Synopsis
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.
First Air Date: 1991-03-20
Last Air Date: 1991-04-03
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 3
Created By: G.F. Newman
Networks: BBC Two
Top Cast
- Martin Shaw as Peter Balliol MP
- Roy Dotrice as Charles Truman MP
- Nicholas Jones as Julian Brind
- Nicholas Woodeson as Michael Parke-Walsh MP
- Michael Winner as Sir Randolph Spence
- Rachel Kempson as Dame Margaret Delysia
- Joanne Pearce as Brigid Walkland
- Ronnie Stevens as Committee Chairman
- Chas Bryer as PO Suckley
- David Henry as Chief Whip
Seasons
None (1991)
Three politicians attempt to reform the British prison system. However, their efforts are undermined when the tabloid press exposes their private lives.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Member
Campaigning Tory backbencher Dr Peter Balliol MP finds himself in a crisis of choice between ambition, conscience and a questionable private life.
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Ep. 2: Mandarin
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.
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Ep. 3: Minister
Home Secretary Charles Truman has to weigh up the dictates of conscience against the survival of his career.
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