Series · 1988 · War & Politics
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.
1 season · 3 episodes
Episode 01
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.
Episode 02
Part 2
Harry Perkins finds numerous enemies ranged against him—and they are in possession of a secret from his past.
Episode 03
Part 3
Harry is faced with political ruin, but bests his enemies in a way no-one can anticipate.
based on 18 votes
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.
8 principal cast
A Very British Coup is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The war & politics from Alan Plater has 1 season and 3 total episodes, rated 7.9/10 by 18 viewers.
A Very British Coup has 1 season with 3 episodes in total.
A Very British Coup has ended and is no longer in production.
A Very British Coup airs on Channel 4.
A Very British Coup first aired on June 19, 1988.
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