4K Ultra HDTV Series19881 Season7.9
A Very British Coup
War & PoliticsDrama
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.
Creator
Alan Plater
Starring
Ray McAnally, Tim McInnerny, Keith Allen, Christine Kavanagh, Clive Merrison, Hugh Martin
Audio & Subtitles
EN (Original), English [CC]
Format & Features
4K Ultra HD • Dolby Atmos • 5.1 Surround
55m
1. Part 1
The Labour Party leader Harry Perkins, a working class, fervent socialist and former trade union leader becomes Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
55m
2. Part 2
Harry Perkins finds numerous enemies ranged against him—and they are in possession of a secret from his past.
55m
3. Part 3
Harry is faced with political ruin, but bests his enemies in a way no-one can anticipate.
