A Very British Coup

1988 - 1988

Part 1

19th June 1988

Episode 1

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

Part 2

26th June 1988

Episode 2

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

Part 3

3rd July 1988

Episode 3

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

Top Cast

Ray McAnally•Tim McInnerny•Keith Allen

War & Politics Drama

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.

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Full Cast

Ray McAnally

Harry Perkins

Tim McInnerny

Fiennes

Keith Allen

Thompson

Christine Kavanagh

Liz

Clive Merrison

T.V. Interviewer

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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

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Jeremy Young

Alford

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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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Ernest Vincze

Director of Photography

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