A Very British Coup

Story Line

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.

Top Cast

Ray McAnally

Harry Perkins

Tim McInnerny

Fiennes

Keith Allen

Thompson

Christine Kavanagh

Liz

Clive Merrison

T.V. Interviewer

Hugh Martin

Sampson