For the Greater Good (1991–1991)

TV ShowEndedBBC TwoCrime, Drama1 season, 3 episodes
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Plot

For the Greater Good is a three-part 1991 BBC Two television drama serial written by G.F. Newman and directed by Danny Boyle. It centres on three politicians attempting to reform the British prison system. However, their efforts are undermined when the tabloid press exposes their private lives.

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Episodes by season

Season013Episodes1991Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01For the Greater Good S01E01MemberMarch 20, 1991—Campaigning Tory backbencher Dr Peter Balliol MP finds himself in a crisis of choice between ambition, conscience and a questionable private
  2. S01E02For the Greater Good S01E02MandarinMarch 27, 1991—When a high-flying civil servant discovers a dangerous conspiracy at the Home Office, she must choose between loyalty to her leader and leak
  3. S01E03MinisterApril 3, 1991—Home Secretary Charles Truman has to weigh up the dictates of conscience against the survival of his career.

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Cast

Martin ShawMartin ShawPeter Balliol MPRoy DotriceRoy DotriceCharles Truman MPNicholas JonesNicholas JonesJulian BrindNicholas WoodesonNicholas WoodesonMichael Parke-Walsh MP

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Trailer17 March 1991 BBC2 - For The Greater Good trail & Screen Two: Do Not Disturb

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