Plot
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.
Cast
Martin Shaw
as Peter Balliol MP
Roy Dotrice
as Charles Truman MP
Nicholas Jones
as Julian Brind
Nicholas Woodeson
as Michael Parke-Walsh MP
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Network
Status
Ended
First Aired Date
March 20, 1991
Last Aired Date
April 3, 1991
Production Companies
BBC
Type
Miniseries
Number of Season
1
Number of Episodes
3
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1991|3 Episodes
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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