(A Very British Coup)

Overview: 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.

Countries:

United Kingdom

Genres:

War & Politics,

Drama

Networks:

Channel 4

Year:

1988

Production companies:

Skreba Films,

Parallax Pictures

Actors:

Harry Perkins

Fiennes

Thompson

Liz

T.V. Interviewer

Crews:

Music

Writer

Director of Photography

Original Music Composer

Editor