A Very British Coup
NR1988•55m•7.9/10
War & PoliticsDrama
Ratings
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7.9/10(18)
A Very British Coup is a British political thriller series based on the novel by Chris Mullin. It stars Ray McAnally as the newly elected left-wing prime minister Harry Perkins, who soon finds himself up to his neck in conspiracy.
Production
Skreba Films
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
June 19, 1988
Last Aired
July 3, 1988
Networks
Channel 4
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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