A Very British Coup(1988)

A Very British Coup is a British political thriller series that follows Harry Perkins, a newly elected left-wing prime minister who discovers himself ensnared in a shadowy conspiracy. Based on Chris Mullin's novel, the drama explores what happens when an idealistic socialist leader threatens the establishment's grip on power. Ray McAnally delivers a compelling performance as Perkins, a man determined to implement radical change only to face mounting pressure from those invested in the status quo. The series captures the tension between political principle and institutional resistance, unfolding as a taut examination of how power operates behind closed doors. With its sharp writing and atmospheric 1980s setting, A Very British Coup remains a prescient portrait of political intrigue and the forces arrayed against transformative leadership.