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Series · 1988 · War & Politics

A Very British Coup

★7.9 1988 1 Season Alan Plater TV-MA

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.

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 3 episodes

About the series

A Very British Coup poster
Audience score
★ 7.9 /10

based on 18 votes

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.

War & PoliticsDrama

Cast

8 principal cast

Ray McAnally

Ray McAnally

Harry Perkins

Tim McInnerny

Tim McInnerny

Fiennes

Keith Allen

Keith Allen

Thompson

Christine Kavanagh

Christine Kavanagh

Liz

Clive Merrison

Clive Merrison

T.V. Interviewer

Hugh Martin

Sampson

Harmage Singh Kalirai

Harmage Singh Kalirai

Patel

Stephanie Fayerman

Stephanie Fayerman

Editor

Where to watch A Very British Coup

A Very British Coup is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The war & politics from Alan Plater has 1 season and 3 total episodes, rated 7.9/10 by 18 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does A Very British Coup have?

A Very British Coup has 1 season with 3 episodes in total.

Is A Very British Coup still on the air?

A Very British Coup has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs A Very British Coup?

A Very British Coup airs on Channel 4.

When did A Very British Coup first air?

A Very British Coup first aired on June 19, 1988.

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