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A Very British Coup

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.

Created ByAlan Plater
StatusEnded
Original NameA Very British Coup
First Air DateJune 19, 1988
Last Air DateJuly 3, 1988
Seasons1
Episodes3
Episode Runtime 55min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited Kingdom
Production CompaniesSkreba FilmsParallax Pictures
NetworksChannel 4
S01E03

Part 3

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

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