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A Very British Coup

Miniseries

1988 · 3 episodes · 2h 45m in all

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.

Episodes

  1. 1

    1. Part 1

    19 Jun 1988 · 55 min

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

  2. 2

    2. Part 2

    26 Jun 1988 · 55 min

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

  3. 3

    3. Part 3

    3 Jul 1988 · 55 min

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

A Very British Coup Miniseries: quick answers

How many episodes are in A Very British Coup Miniseries?

Miniseries of A Very British Coup has 3 episodes, about 3 hours in total.

When did A Very British Coup Miniseries come out?

Miniseries premiered on 18 Jun 1988.

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