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.

Details

Type

TV Show

Original title

A Very British Coup

Released

1988-06-19

Runtime

55m

Status

Ended

Director

Alan Plater

Country

United Kingdom

Quality

HD

Production

Skreba Films

Network

Channel 4

Language

English

Seasons

1

Episodes

3

Cast