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.
Series Information
- Created By
- G.F. Newman
- First Aired
- 1991
- Last Aired
- 1991
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode Length
- 60 min
- Genre
- Crime, Drama
- Network
- BBC Two
- Status
- Ended
- Rating
- 9.0 / 10 (1 votes)
Top Cast
Martin Shaw
Peter Balliol MP
Roy Dotrice
Charles Truman MP
Nicholas Jones
Julian Brind
Nicholas Woodeson
Michael Parke-Walsh MP
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