For the Greater Good(1991)
For the Greater Good Synopsis
For the Greater Good is a three-part 1991 BBC Two television drama serial written by G.F. Newman and directed by Danny Boyle. It centres on three politicians attempting to reform the British prison system. However, their efforts are undermined when the tabloid press exposes their private lives.
For the Greater Good (1991) is a crime and drama series that premiered on March 20, 1991, spanning 1 season and 3 episodes. It stars Martin Shaw, Roy Dotrice, Nicholas Jones and Nicholas Woodeson. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1991-03-20
- Last aired:
- 1991-04-03
For the Greater Good (1991) Trailer
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For the Greater Good Cast & Crew
Main cast
Martin Shaw
as Peter Balliol MP
Roy Dotrice
as Charles Truman MP
Nicholas Jones
as Julian Brind
Nicholas Woodeson
as Michael Parke-Walsh MP
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For the Greater Good Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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For the Greater Good – Frequently Asked Questions
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How many seasons of For the Greater Good are there?
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For the Greater Good has 1 season and 3 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on March 20, 1991.
Is For the Greater Good still running?
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No. For the Greater Good is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on April 3, 1991.
Who is in the cast of For the Greater Good?
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For the Greater Good (1991) stars Martin Shaw, Roy Dotrice, Nicholas Jones and Nicholas Woodeson. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is For the Greater Good any good?
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For the Greater Good (1991) is rated 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like crime and drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
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