CinemaOSSeries · 1991 · 1 Season

For the Greater Good

90%(1)IMDbCrimeDrama

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.

Created byG.F. Newman

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Status
Ended
Language
EN
First aired
March 20, 1991
Last aired
April 3, 1991
Seasons
1
Episodes
3
Network
BBC Two

Season 1

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

Featuring

Cast & crew

4 credited
Starring
Martin Shaw

Martin Shaw

Peter Balliol MP

Roy Dotrice

Roy Dotrice

Charles Truman MP

Nicholas Jones

Nicholas Jones

Julian Brind

Nicholas Woodeson

Nicholas Woodeson

Michael Parke-Walsh MP

Creative team
Created by
G.F. Newman
Produced by
Kenith Trodd
Kenith Trodd

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