A Very British Coup
Miniseries
19883 episodes
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.
Episodes
- E1
Part 1
1988-06-19 · 55m
The Labour Party leader Harry Perkins, a working class, fervent socialist and former trade union leader becomes Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
- E2
Part 2
1988-06-26 · 55m
Harry Perkins finds numerous enemies ranged against him—and they are in possession of a secret from his past.
- E3
Part 3
1988-07-03 · 55m
Harry is faced with political ruin, but bests his enemies in a way no-one can anticipate.