A Very British Coup

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.

War & PoliticsDrama

Seasons

1. Part 1

Air Date: 1988-06-19

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

2. Part 2

Air Date: 1988-06-26

Harry Perkins finds numerous enemies ranged against him—and they are in possession of a secret from his past.

3. Part 3

Air Date: 1988-07-03

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

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Rating

7.8/10

Release Date

1988-06-19

Episodes

3 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

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

Production Companies

Skreba Films