A Very British Coup

A Very British Coup

Overview

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.

Genre:War & Politics, Drama

Creators:Alan Plater

Actors:Ray McAnally, Tim McInnerny, Keith Allen, Christine Kavanagh, Clive Merrison, Hugh Martin, Harmage Singh Kalirai, Stephanie Fayerman

Networks:Channel 4

Studio: Skreba Films, Parallax Pictures

Release:Jun 19, 1988

IMDb:7.9

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