7.4
The State Within
2006
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.
Part 1Jun 19, 1988 · 55mThe Labour Party leader Harry Perkins, a working class, fervent socialist and former trade union leader becomes Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.Part 2Jun 26, 1988 · 55mHarry Perkins finds numerous enemies ranged against him—and they are in possession of a secret from his past.Part 3Jul 3, 1988 · 55mHarry is faced with political ruin, but bests his enemies in a way no-one can anticipate.
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.
Ray McAnallyHarry Perkins
Tim McInnernyFiennes
Keith AllenThompson
Christine KavanaghLiz
Clive MerrisonT.V. Interviewer
Harmage Singh KaliraiPatel
Stephanie FayermanEditor
David McKailRobertson
Philip MadocFison
Geoffrey BeeversWainwright
Alan MacNaughtanBrowne
Bernard KayInspector Page
Marjorie YatesCook
Shane RimmerSecretary of State2006
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