A Very British Coup
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.
Year: 1988
Genre: War & Politics, Drama
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Channel 4
Director: Alan Plater
Cast: Ray McAnally, Tim McInnerny, Keith Allen, Christine Kavanagh, Clive Merrison, Hugh Martin
Crew: Chris Mullin (Writer), John E. Keane (Music), Ernest Vincze (Director of Photography), John E. Keane (Original Music Composer), Don Fairservice (Editor), Chris Mullin (Novel)
First Air Date: Jun 19, 1988
Last Air date: Jul 03, 1988
Season: 1 Season
Episode: 3 Episode
Runtime: 55 minutes
IMDb: 7.90/10 by 18.00 users
Popularity: 2.8618
Language: English
Keyword : based on novel or book, socialism, politics, conspiracy, miniseries, social commentary, british politics, british prime minister, investigative journalism, sheffield, england, political drama
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Season 1
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