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For the Greater Good

9.0(1)19911 season · 3 episodes60m / ep
Crime
Drama

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.

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Status
Ended
Type
Miniseries
Last aired
1991-04-03
Language
English
  • BBC Two
  • prison
  • politician
  • miniseries
  • britain
  • tabloid
  • prison system
  • political thriller

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Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Director

Danny Boyle

Produced in

United Kingdom

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Air dates

First aired
1991-03-20
Latest episode
1991-04-03
Status
Ended
Next release
Completed
  • Miniseries20 Mar 1991

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