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1988 Certificate 15
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The complete television drama series 'A Very British Coup.' A steel worker is elected as Prime Minister. Based on the novel by Chris Mullen MP. Read more

Starring Ray McAnally, Alan MacNaughton, Keith Allen
Director Mick Jackson
Genres Drama

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A Very British Coup

The complete television drama series 'A Very British Coup.' A steel worker is elected as Prime Minister. Based on the novel by Chris Mullen MP.

Starring Ray McAnally, Alan MacNaughton, Keith Allen
Director Mick Jackson
Studio QUANTUM LEAP
Run time DVD: 2 hrs 28 mins
Certificate Certificate 15
Genres Drama
Language DVD: English
Released DVD: 25 Jun 2001
Production year: 1988
Format DVD

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    Rated - 5 stars

    Prophetic

    This is as brilliant now as it was when it was made all those years ago. The special features include a reasonably long interview with the author of the book (Labour MP Chris Mullins), in which he notes how several of the things predicted in it have come true, though the vision of a Labour government is very different from the one we ended up getting. Whether you saw it the first time round or not, this is essential viewing for anyone with the slightest appreciation for classic British drama.

      • RevStu from BANES
      • Posted 07 Feb 2004 11:09

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    Rated - 3 stars

    Showing Its Age, But Not Bad

    This film made brought home how much this country has changed since the 1980s. The idea of a socialist Labour PM who isn't America's poodle now seems incredible. The plot - a Prime Minister wants to radically change things in the UK but is opposed by vested interests - may or may not be far from reality. Apparently, the army were getting ready to take over if Labour won the election of 1983 after promising to abolish nuclear weapons and nationalise pretty much everything. It makes me wonder how far democracy can go if powerful groups are threatend. Whatever your political views, if you like conspiracy theories, or alternative news, you might like this. I say 'might' because the film now looks very dated. For example, I found the enourmous glasses people wore back then very distracting. It is hard to take someone seriously when they're wearing glasses almost as big as their face.

      • A customer from Chesterfield
      • Posted 19 Dec 2007 12:15

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