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Classic 80s TV Show

A Very British Coup (1988)

Overview

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.

Cast

  • Ray McAnally

    Harry Perkins

    Ray McAnally

  • Tim McInnerny

    Fiennes

    Tim McInnerny

  • Keith Allen

    Thompson

    Keith Allen

  • Christine Kavanagh

    Liz

    Christine Kavanagh

  • Clive Merrison

    T.V. Interviewer

    Clive Merrison

  • Sampson

    Hugh Martin

  • Harmage Singh Kalirai

    Patel

    Harmage Singh Kalirai

  • Stephanie Fayerman

    Editor

    Stephanie Fayerman

  • David McKail

    Robertson

    David McKail

  • Philip Madoc

    Fison

    Philip Madoc

  • Geoffrey Beevers

    Wainwright

    Geoffrey Beevers

  • Oliver Ford Davies

    Tweed

    Oliver Ford Davies

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