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A Very British Coup
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A Very British Coup

1988-06-19 · 55 min / episode · ★ 7.9

War & Politics · Drama

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.

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Creators
Alan Plater
Production companies
Skreba Films, Parallax Pictures
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Ray McAnallyRay McAnallyHarry Perkins
Tim McInnernyTim McInnernyFiennes
Keith AllenKeith AllenThompson
Christine KavanaghChristine KavanaghLiz
Clive MerrisonClive MerrisonT.V. Interviewer
Hugh MartinSampson
Harmage Singh KaliraiHarmage Singh KaliraiPatel
Stephanie FayermanStephanie FayermanEditor
David McKailDavid McKailRobertson
Philip MadocPhilip MadocFison
Geoffrey BeeversGeoffrey BeeversWainwright
Oliver Ford DaviesOliver Ford DaviesTweed
Alan MacNaughtanAlan MacNaughtanBrowne
Jeremy YoungAlford
Philip O'BrienPresident of the U.S.A.
Bernard KayBernard KayInspector Page
Marjorie YatesMarjorie YatesCook
Shane RimmerShane RimmerSecretary of State

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