A Very British Coup

1988 | 1 seasons | 3 episodes | 7.8 ★ (13)

A Very British Coup
  • Overview

    A Very British Coup is a British political thriller series based on the novel by Chris Mullin. It stars Ray McAnally as the newly elected left-wing prime minister Harry Perkins, who soon finds himself up to his neck in conspiracy.

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  • First Air Date

    19 June 1988

  • Last Air Date

    03 July 1988

  • Creator
  • Stars

    Ray McAnally

    Tim McInnerny

    Keith Allen

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