TV series
For the Greater Good
1991, English, on BBC Two. Created by G.F. Newman.
For the Greater Good is a three-part 1991 BBC Two television drama serial written by G.F. Newman and directed by Danny Boyle. It centres on three politicians attempting to reform the British prison system. However, their efforts are undermined when the tabloid press exposes their private lives.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1991
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Latest episode
S1 E3: Minister
Aired 3 April 1991
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- G.F. NewmanCreator
- Martin ShawPeter Balliol MP · 3 ep
- Roy DotriceCharles Truman MP · 3 ep
- Nicholas JonesJulian Brind · 3 ep
- Nicholas WoodesonMichael Parke-Walsh MP · 3 ep
- Michael WinnerSir Randolph Spence · 2 ep
- Rachel KempsonDame Margaret Delysia · 2 ep
- Joanne PearceBrigid Walkland · 2 ep
- Ronnie StevensCommittee Chairman · 2 ep
- Chas BryerPO Suckley · 2 ep
- David HenryChief Whip · 2 ep
- Fiona ShawGillian Savage · 2 ep
- Julian FellowesNeville Marsham · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 20 March 1991
- Last aired
- 3 April 1991
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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How many seasons of For the Greater Good are there?
For the Greater Good has 1 season and 3 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is For the Greater Good finished?
Yes. For the Greater Good ended in 1991, so you can watch the whole story.
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Who created For the Greater Good?
For the Greater Good was created by G.F. Newman and stars Martin Shaw, Roy Dotrice, Nicholas Jones.