Release Date

19 Jun, 1988

Runtime

00:55: (HH:MM)

Total Episode/Season

3/1

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.

Original Title

A Very British Coup

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Miniseries

18 Jun, 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.

Created By

Actors

Ray McAnally

Tim McInnerny

Keith Allen

Christine Kavanagh

Clive Merrison

Hugh Martin

Harmage Singh Kalirai

Stephanie Fayerman

David McKail

Philip Madoc

Geoffrey Beevers

Oliver Ford Davies

Alan MacNaughtan

Jeremy Young

Philip O'Brien

Bernard Kay

Marjorie Yates

Shane Rimmer

Crew