A Very British Coup

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.

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First Aired

Jun 19, 1988

Last Aired

Jul 3, 1988

Episode Runtime

55m

Created By

Alan Plater

Network

Channel 4

Country

GB