A Very British Coup (1988)
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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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Ray McAnallyHarry Perkins
Tim McInnernyFiennes
Keith AllenThompson
Christine KavanaghLiz
Clive MerrisonT.V. InterviewerHugh MartinSampson
Harmage Singh KaliraiPatel
Stephanie FayermanEditor
David McKailRobertson
Philip MadocFison
Geoffrey BeeversWainwright
Oliver Ford DaviesTweedMovie DNA
Genre affinityWar Politics · DramaDialogue densityDramaPacingShortEmotional intensityWar PoliticsDirector preference133458Actor preference242215 · 49734 · 44152
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Frequently asked questions about A Very British Coup
What is A Very British Coup 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.
How long is A Very British Coup?
A Very British Coup has a runtime of 55 minutes.