A Very British Coup
79% Match19881 Season55m
War & PoliticsDrama
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.
Cast: Ray McAnally, Tim McInnerny, Keith Allen, Christine Kavanagh, Clive Merrison, Hugh Martin
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About 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.
Popularity
3.3
First Aired
Jun 19, 1988
Status
Ended
Genres
War & Politics, Drama
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Skreba Films
Parallax Pictures
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Channel 4Countries
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Keywords
based on novel or booksocialismpoliticsconspiracyminiseriessocial commentarybritish politicsbritish prime ministerinvestigative journalismsheffield, englandpolitical drama