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.

Format
TV
Episodes
3
Episode Duration
55 mins
Status
Finished
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Details

Type
Drama
Format
TV
Episodes
3
Episode Duration
55 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Jun 19, 1988
Season
1988
Average Score
79%
Mean Score
79%
Ratings
18
Popularity
18
Favorites
0
Reviews
0
Producers
Skreba Films, Parallax Pictures, Channel 4
Genres
War & Politics, Drama
Country
GB

Tags

based on novel or book50%socialism50%politics50%conspiracy50%miniseries50%social commentary50%british politics50%british prime minister50%investigative journalism50%sheffield, england50%political drama50%

Description

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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Japanese

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Staff

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