For the Greater Good (1991)
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1 Season
March 20, 1991
English
Crime Drama
Synopsis
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.
Network
BBC Two
Episodes
Episodes
E1
Member
Mar 20, 1991
60 min
Campaigning Tory backbencher Dr Peter Balliol MP finds himself in a crisis of choice between ambition, conscience and a questionable private life.
E2
Mandarin
Mar 27, 1991
60 min
When a high-flying civil servant discovers a dangerous conspiracy at the Home Office, she must choose between loyalty to her leader and leaking to the press.
E3
Minister
Apr 3, 1991
60 min
Home Secretary Charles Truman has to weigh up the dictates of conscience against the survival of his career.
Cast
Trailer
Details
Original Title
For the Greater Good
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
3
Production
BBC
