A Very British Coup (1988)
Synopsis
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.
First Air Date: 1988-06-19
Last Air Date: 1988-07-03
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 3
Created By: Alan Plater
Networks: Channel 4
Top Cast
- Ray McAnally as Harry Perkins
- Tim McInnerny as Fiennes
- Keith Allen as Thompson
- Christine Kavanagh as Liz
- Clive Merrison as T.V. Interviewer
- Hugh Martin as Sampson
- Harmage Singh Kalirai as Patel
- Stephanie Fayerman as Editor
- David McKail as Robertson
- Philip Madoc as Fison
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Miniseries (1988)
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.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Part 1
The Labour Party leader Harry Perkins, a working class, fervent socialist and former trade union leader becomes Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
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Ep. 2: Part 2
Harry Perkins finds numerous enemies ranged against him—and they are in possession of a secret from his past.
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Ep. 3: Part 3
Harry is faced with political ruin, but bests his enemies in a way no-one can anticipate.
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