A Very British Coup (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.
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Episodes
- 1 1. Part 11988-06-19 · 55mThe Labour Party leader Harry Perkins, a working class, fervent socialist and former trade union leader becomes Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
- 2 2. Part 21988-06-26 · 55mHarry Perkins finds numerous enemies ranged against him—and they are in possession of a secret from his past.
- 3 3. Part 31988-07-03 · 55mHarry is faced with political ruin, but bests his enemies in a way no-one can anticipate.
Cast
Ray McAnallyHarry Perkins
Tim McInnernyFiennes
Keith AllenThompson
Christine KavanaghLiz
Clive MerrisonT.V. InterviewerHugh MartinSampson
Harmage Singh KaliraiPatel
Stephanie FayermanEditor
David McKailRobertson
Philip MadocFison
Geoffrey BeeversWainwright
Oliver Ford DaviesTweed
Alan MacNaughtanBrowneJeremy YoungAlford
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