TV series
A Very British Coup
1988, English, on Channel 4. Created by Alan Plater.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- 55 min
- Status
- Ended in 1988
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Latest episode
S1 E3: Part 3
Aired 3 July 1988
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Alan PlaterCreator
- Ray McAnallyHarry Perkins · 3 ep
- Tim McInnernyFiennes · 3 ep
- Keith AllenThompson · 3 ep
- Christine KavanaghLiz · 3 ep
- Clive MerrisonT.V. Interviewer · 3 ep
- Hugh MartinSampson · 3 ep
- Harmage Singh KaliraiPatel · 3 ep
- Stephanie FayermanEditor · 3 ep
- David McKailRobertson · 3 ep
- Philip MadocFison · 3 ep
- Geoffrey BeeversWainwright · 3 ep
- Oliver Ford DaviesTweed · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 19 June 1988
- Last aired
- 3 July 1988
- Network
- Channel 4
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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What A Very British Coup is based on
A Very British Coup is based on A Very British Coup, a 1982 novel by Chris Mullin, published by Hodder & Stoughton Limited.
Novel · 1982
A Very British Coup
By Chris Mullin
Published by Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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A Very British Coup has 1 season and 3 episodes, about 55 minutes each.
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If you liked A Very British Coup, try The State Within, This England, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.
Who created A Very British Coup?
A Very British Coup was created by Alan Plater and stars Ray McAnally, Tim McInnerny, Keith Allen.
What is A Very British Coup based on?
A Very British Coup is based on A Very British Coup, a 1982 novel by Chris Mullin, published by Hodder & Stoughton Limited.