A Very British Coup

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  • Season 1

Part 1

Episode 1

Part 1

Sun Jun 19 1988

Directed by, Mick Jackson |

Written by, Alan Plater | Chris Mullin |

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

Episode 2

Part 2

Sun Jun 26 1988

Directed by, Mick Jackson |

Written by, Alan Plater | Chris Mullin |

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

Episode 3

Part 3

Sun Jul 03 1988

Directed by, Mick Jackson |

Written by, Alan Plater | Chris Mullin |

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