A Very British Coup(1988)
A Very British Coup Synopsis
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.
A Very British Coup (1988) is a war & politics and drama series that premiered on June 19, 1988, spanning 1 season and 3 episodes. It stars Ray McAnally, Tim McInnerny, Keith Allen and Christine Kavanagh. Viewers rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1988-06-19
- Last aired:
- 1988-07-03
A Very British Coup (1988) Trailer
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A Very British Coup Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ray McAnally
as Harry Perkins
Tim McInnerny
as Fiennes
Keith Allen
as Thompson
Christine Kavanagh
as Liz
Clive Merrison
as T.V. Interviewer
- Hugh Martin
Hugh Martin
as Sampson
Harmage Singh Kalirai
as Patel
Stephanie Fayerman
as Editor
David McKail
as Robertson
Philip Madoc
as Fison
Geoffrey Beevers
as Wainwright
Oliver Ford Davies
as Tweed
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A Very British Coup Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.9/10 from 18 ratings.
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A Very British Coup has 1 season and 3 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on June 19, 1988.
Is A Very British Coup still running?
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No. A Very British Coup is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on July 3, 1988.
Who is in the cast of A Very British Coup?
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A Very British Coup (1988) stars Ray McAnally, Tim McInnerny, Keith Allen, Christine Kavanagh and Clive Merrison. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
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A Very British Coup (1988) is rated 7.9 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like war & politics and drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
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