A Very British Coup

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.

Created by Alan Plater

Top cast

Ray McAnally

Harry Perkins

Tim McInnerny

Fiennes

Keith Allen

Thompson

Christine Kavanagh

Liz

Clive Merrison

T.V. Interviewer

H

Hugh Martin

Sampson

Harmage Singh Kalirai

Patel

Stephanie Fayerman

Editor

David McKail

Robertson

Philip Madoc

Fison

Geoffrey Beevers

Wainwright

Oliver Ford Davies

Tweed

Alan MacNaughtan

Browne

J

Jeremy Young

Alford

P

Philip O'Brien

President of the U.S.A.

Bernard Kay

Inspector Page

Marjorie Yates

Cook

Shane Rimmer

Secretary of State

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