A Very British Coup (1988)
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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Ray McAnally
Harry Perkins
Tim McInnerny
Fiennes
Keith Allen
Thompson
Christine Kavanagh
Liz
Clive Merrison
T.V. Interviewer
Hugh Martin
Sampson
Harmage Singh Kalirai
Patel
Stephanie Fayerman
Editor
David McKail
Robertson
Philip Madoc
Fison
Geoffrey Beevers
Wainwright
Oliver Ford Davies
Tweed
Alan MacNaughtan
Browne
Jeremy Young
Alford
Philip O'Brien
President of the U.S.A.
Bernard Kay
Inspector Page
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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,…
When was A Very British Coup released?
A Very British Coup was released in 1988.
What genres does A Very British Coup belong to?
A Very British Coup is categorised as War & Politics, Drama.
Who stars in A Very British Coup?
The cast of A Very British Coup includes Ray McAnally, Tim McInnerny, Keith Allen, Christine Kavanagh, Clive Merrison.
How many seasons of A Very British Coup are there?
A Very British Coup has 1 season(s) and 3 episodes.