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A Very British Coup
A Very British Coup

1988

A Very British Coup

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.

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War & Politics, Drama

June 19, 1988

7.9

IMDb

Language

English

Status

Ended

Title:

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.

Genres:

War & Politics, Drama

Seasons:

1

Number of Episodes:

3

Languages:

English

Country Origin:

GB

Tagline:

N/A

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