A Very British Coup (1988)

About This Series

A Very British Coup is a war and politics series created by Alan Plater. Its leading cast includes Ray McAnally, Tim McInnerny and Keith Allen. It premiered on June 19, 1988 on Channel 4. TMDB lists 1 season and 3 episodes so far and has ended.

Synopsis

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.

Synopsis from TMDB.

Cast

• Ray McAnally Harry Perkins 3 episodes
• Tim McInnerny Fiennes 3 episodes
• Keith Allen Thompson 3 episodes
• Christine Kavanagh Liz 3 episodes
• Clive Merrison T.V. Interviewer 3 episodes
• H Hugh Martin Sampson 3 episodes
• Harmage Singh Kalirai Patel 3 episodes
• Stephanie Fayerman Editor 3 episodes
• David McKail Robertson 3 episodes
• Philip Madoc Fison 3 episodes
• Geoffrey Beevers Wainwright 3 episodes
• Oliver Ford Davies Tweed 3 episodes
• Alan MacNaughtan Browne 3 episodes
• J Jeremy Young Alford 3 episodes
• P Philip O'Brien President of the U.S.A. 3 episodes
• Bernard Kay Inspector Page 3 episodes
• Marjorie Yates Cook 3 episodes
• Shane Rimmer Secretary of State 3 episodes

Seasons

• Miniseries1988 · 3 episodes