A Very British Coup (1988)
Overview
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.
What is A Very British Coup about?
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. A Very British Coup is a War & Politics, Drama series, first aired on 1988-06-19, 1 season and 3 episodes.
Is A Very British Coup worth watching?
TMDB users rate A Very British Coup 7.9 out of 10 from 18 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
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Created by
Alan Plater
Cast
- Ray McAnally as Harry Perkins
- Tim McInnerny as Fiennes
- Keith Allen as Thompson
- Christine Kavanagh as Liz
- Clive Merrison as T.V. Interviewer
- Hugh Martin as Sampson
- Harmage Singh Kalirai as Patel
- Stephanie Fayerman as Editor
- David McKail as Robertson
- Philip Madoc as Fison
- Geoffrey Beevers as Wainwright
- Oliver Ford Davies as Tweed
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