A Very British Coup (1988–1988)

TV ShowEndedChannel 4War & Politics, Drama1 season, 3 episodes
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Plot

A Very British Coup is a British political thriller series based on the novel by Chris Mullin. It stars Ray McAnally as the newly elected left-wing prime minister Harry Perkins, who soon finds himself up to his neck in conspiracy.

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Episodes by season

Season013Episodes1988Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Part 1June 19, 1988—The Labour Party leader Harry Perkins, a working class, fervent socialist and former trade union leader becomes Prime Minister of the United
  2. S01E02Part 2June 26, 1988—Harry Perkins finds numerous enemies ranged against him—and they are in possession of a secret from his past.
  3. S01E03Part 3July 3, 1988—Harry is faced with political ruin, but bests his enemies in a way no-one can anticipate.

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Castfull cast & details

Ray McAnallyRay McAnallyHarry PerkinsTim McInnernyTim McInnernyFiennesKeith AllenKeith AllenThompsonChristine KavanaghChristine KavanaghLizClive MerrisonClive MerrisonT.V. Interviewer
Hugh Martin
Hugh MartinSampsonHarmage Singh KaliraiHarmage Singh KaliraiPatelStephanie FayermanStephanie FayermanEditor

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