A Very British Coup

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S01E03: Part 3

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

Overview

A Very British Coup is a British political thriller series based on the novel by Chris Mullin. It stars Ray McAnally as the newly elected left-wing prime minister Harry Perkins, who soon finds himself up to his neck in conspiracy.

Episodes

S01E01 Part 1

June 19, 1988 55 min
The Labour Party leader Harry Perkins, a working class, fervent socialist and former trade union leader becomes Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

S01E02 Part 2

June 26, 1988 55 min
Harry Perkins finds numerous enemies ranged against him—and they are in possession of a secret from his past.

S01E03 Part 3

July 3, 1988 55 min
Harry is faced with political ruin, but bests his enemies in a way no-one can anticipate.

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
David McKail
David McKail
Robertson
Philip Madoc
Philip Madoc
Fison
Geoffrey Beevers
Geoffrey Beevers
Wainwright
Oliver Ford Davies
Oliver Ford Davies
Tweed

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