For the Greater Good (1991)
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For the Greater Good is a three-part 1991 BBC Two television drama serial written by G.F. Newman and directed by Danny Boyle. It centres on three politicians attempting to reform the British prison system. However, their efforts are undermined when the tabloid press exposes their private lives.
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Martin ShawPeter Balliol MP
Roy DotriceCharles Truman MP
Nicholas JonesJulian Brind
Nicholas WoodesonMichael Parke-Walsh MP
Michael WinnerSir Randolph Spence
Rachel KempsonDame Margaret Delysia
David HarewoodDavid West
Connie BoothNaomi Balliol
Joanne PearceBrigid Walkland
Colin WellandSir David Whites
Clive RussellTerry Lynch MP
Robert DemegerGraham Stebbings MPMovie DNA
Genre affinityCrime · DramaDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference90490Actor preference204495 · 50894 · 116340Country preferenceGb
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What is For the Greater Good about?
For the Greater Good is a three-part 1991 BBC Two television drama serial written by G.F. Newman and directed by Danny Boyle. It centres on three politicians attempting to reform the British prison system. However, their efforts are undermined when the tabloid press exposes their private lives.
How long is For the Greater Good?
For the Greater Good has a runtime of 60 minutes.