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A Very British Coup (1988)

  • First aired June 19, 1988
  • Seasons: 1 · Episodes: 3
  • 55m per episode
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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.

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Alan Plater

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Harry is faced with political ruin, but bests his enemies in a way no-one can anticipate.

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