For the Greater Good
1991 Crime, Drama 1 season
TMDB rating 9.0/10 Ended
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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Three politicians attempt to reform the British prison system. However, their efforts are undermined when the tabloid press exposes their private lives.
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Cast and details
Martin ShawPeter Balliol MP
Roy DotriceCharles Truman MP
Nicholas JonesJulian Brind
Nicholas WoodesonMichael Parke-Walsh MP
Michael WinnerSir Randolph Spence
Rachel KempsonDame Margaret Delysia
Joanne PearceBrigid Walkland
Ronnie StevensCommittee Chairman- Chas BryerPO Suckley
- David HenryChief Whip
Fiona ShawGillian Savage
Julian FellowesNeville Marsham
- Created by
- G.F. Newman
- Network
- BBC Two
- First aired
- Mar 20, 1991
- Latest episode
- Apr 3, 1991
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