A Very British Coup
- 1988
- Ended
- War & Politics · Drama
- ~55m / ep
- 1 season
- 7.9/10
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.
Latest: Season 1 · 1988
View all seasonsE1. Part 1
Jun 19, 1988 · 55m
The Labour Party leader Harry Perkins, a working class, fervent socialist and former trade union leader becomes Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
E2. Part 2
Jun 26, 1988 · 55m
Harry Perkins finds numerous enemies ranged against him—and they are in possession of a secret from his past.
E3. Part 3
Jul 3, 1988 · 55m
Harry is faced with political ruin, but bests his enemies in a way no-one can anticipate.
Cast
Ray McAnally
Harry Perkins
Tim McInnerny
Fiennes
Keith Allen
Thompson
Christine Kavanagh
Liz
Clive Merrison
T.V. Interviewer
Hugh Martin
Sampson
Harmage Singh Kalirai
Patel
Stephanie Fayerman
Editor
David McKail
Robertson
Philip Madoc
Fison
Geoffrey Beevers
Wainwright
Oliver Ford Davies
Tweed
Alan MacNaughtan
Browne
Jeremy Young
Alford
Philip O'Brien
President of the U.S.A.
Bernard Kay
Inspector Page
Marjorie Yates
Cook
Shane Rimmer
Secretary of State
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