The read
The series ran 1 season across 3 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb8.2/10
18 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Miniseries | 3 ep1988 |
Key crew
- Chris MullinWriter
- John E. KeaneOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Ray McAnallyHarry Perkins
- Tim McInnernyFiennes
- Keith AllenThompson
- Christine KavanaghLiz
- Clive MerrisonT.V. Interviewer
- Hugh MartinSampson
- Harmage Singh KaliraiPatel
- Stephanie FayermanEditor
- David McKailRobertson
- Philip MadocFison
- Geoffrey BeeversWainwright
- Oliver Ford DaviesTweed
Stills
Themes
based on novel or booksocialismpoliticsconspiracyminiseriessocial commentarybritish politicsbritish prime ministerinvestigative journalismsheffield, englandpolitical drama