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Series · 1988–1988Ended

A Very British Coup

7.9·1 season·3 episodes·55 min avg.·United Kingdom

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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Jun 19, 1988

The Labour Party leader Harry Perkins, a working class, fervent socialist and former trade union leader becomes Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

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Jun 26, 1988

Harry Perkins finds numerous enemies ranged against him—and they are in possession of a secret from his past.

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Part 3
Jul 3, 1988

Harry is faced with political ruin, but bests his enemies in a way no-one can anticipate.

Cast

18 credited
Ray McAnally
Harry Perkins
Tim McInnerny
Fiennes
Keith Allen
Thompson
Christine Kavanagh
Liz
Clive Merrison
T.V. Interviewer
HM
Hugh Martin
Sampson
Harmage Singh Kalirai
Patel
Stephanie Fayerman
Editor
David McKail
Robertson
Philip Madoc
Fison

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