A Very British Coup

7.9

1988•55m

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.

Seasons

3 Episodes • Premiered 1988

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1. Part 1

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

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2. Part 2

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

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3. Part 3

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

Cast

Photo of Ray McAnally

Ray McAnally

Harry Perkins

Photo of Tim McInnerny

Tim McInnerny

Fiennes

Photo of Keith Allen

Keith Allen

Thompson

Photo of Christine Kavanagh

Christine Kavanagh

Liz

Photo of Clive Merrison

Clive Merrison

T.V. Interviewer

Photo of Harmage Singh Kalirai

Harmage Singh Kalirai

Patel

Photo of Stephanie Fayerman

Stephanie Fayerman

Editor

Photo of David McKail

David McKail

Robertson

Photo of Philip Madoc

Philip Madoc

Fison

Photo of Geoffrey Beevers

Geoffrey Beevers

Wainwright

Photo of Oliver Ford Davies

Oliver Ford Davies

Tweed

Photo of Alan MacNaughtan

Alan MacNaughtan

Browne

Photo of Jeremy Young

Jeremy Young

Alford

Photo of Bernard Kay

Bernard Kay

Inspector Page

Photo of Marjorie Yates

Marjorie Yates

Cook

Photo of Shane Rimmer

Shane Rimmer

Secretary of State

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