A Very British Coup
PG1988•55m•7.9/10
War & PoliticsDrama
Ratings
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7.9/10(18)
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.
Production
Skreba Films, Parallax Pictures
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
June 19, 1988
Last Aired
July 3, 1988
Networks
Channel 4
Created By
Alan Plater
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Part 1
Air date: 1988-06-19
The Labour Party leader Harry Perkins, a working class, fervent socialist and former trade union leader becomes Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
E2
Part 2
Air date: 1988-06-26
Harry Perkins finds numerous enemies ranged against him—and they are in possession of a secret from his past.
E3
Part 3
Air date: 1988-07-03
Harry is faced with political ruin, but bests his enemies in a way no-one can anticipate.
Cast
Ray McAnally
Harry Perkins
Tim McInnerny
Fiennes
Keith Allen
Thompson
Christine Kavanagh
Liz
Clive Merrison
T.V. Interviewer
Hugh Martin
Sampson
Harmage Singh Kalirai
Patel
Stephanie Fayerman
Editor
David McKail
Robertson
Philip Madoc
Fison
Geoffrey Beevers
Wainwright
Oliver Ford Davies
Tweed
Alan MacNaughtan
Browne
Jeremy Young
Alford
Philip O'Brien
President of the U.S.A.
Bernard Kay
Inspector Page
Marjorie Yates
Cook
Shane Rimmer
Secretary of State
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