For the Greater Good

For the Greater Good

0.0 Rating1991-03-20Crime, Drama

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.

Episodes

Cast

Martin Shaw

Martin Shaw

as Peter Balliol MP

Roy Dotrice

Roy Dotrice

as Charles Truman MP

Nicholas Jones

Nicholas Jones

as Julian Brind

Nicholas Woodeson

Nicholas Woodeson

as Michael Parke-Walsh MP