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A Very British Coup

7.9/10
TMDB18 votes
Original: 1 seasons

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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About A Very British Coup

A Very British Coup (1988) is a TV series in the war & politics, drama genres. The cast includes Ray McAnally, Tim McInnerny, Keith Allen, Christine Kavanagh.

Released
Original language
Seasons
1
Episodes
3
Status
Ended
Production countries
United Kingdom
Production companies
Skreba Films, Parallax Pictures
Creators
Alan Plater
Writers
Alan Plater

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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.

Who stars in A Very British Coup?

Ray McAnally, Tim McInnerny, Keith Allen, Christine Kavanagh, Clive Merrison, Hugh Martin. See the cast cards above for character names.

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