A Very British Coup

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.

Created by Alan Plater

Network

• Channel 4

Seasons & Episodes

Cast

• 

  Ray McAnally

  Harry Perkins

  3 eps

• 

  Tim McInnerny

  Fiennes

  3 eps

• 

  Keith Allen

  Thompson

  3 eps

• 

  Christine Kavanagh

  Liz

  3 eps

Themes

• 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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