
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Ended | |
| Original Name | A Very British Coup | |
| First Air Date | June 19, 1988 | |
| Last Air Date | July 3, 1988 | |
| Seasons | 1 | |
| Episodes | 3 | |
| Episode Runtime | 55min | |
| Language | English | |
| Original Language | English | |
| Production Countries | United Kingdom | |
| Production Companies | Skreba FilmsParallax Pictures | |
| Networks | Channel 4 | |