About
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.
Cast
Ray McAnally
as Harry Perkins
Tim McInnerny
as Fiennes
Keith Allen
as Thompson
Christine Kavanagh
as Liz
Clive Merrison
as T.V. Interviewer
Hugh Martin
as Sampson
Harmage Singh Kalirai
as Patel
Stephanie Fayerman
as Editor
David McKail
as Robertson
Philip Madoc
as Fison
Geoffrey Beevers
as Wainwright
Oliver Ford Davies
as Tweed
Alan MacNaughtan
as Browne
Jeremy Young
as Alford
Philip O'Brien
as President of the U.S.A.
Bernard Kay
as Inspector Page
Marjorie Yates
as Cook
Shane Rimmer
as Secretary of State
Seasons
Episodes
Season 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.
Part 2
Harry Perkins finds numerous enemies ranged against him—and they are in possession of a secret from his past.
Part 3
Harry is faced with political ruin, but bests his enemies in a way no-one can anticipate.
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