Series · Crime, Drama
For the Greater Good (1991)
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.
- Creator
- G.F. Newman
- Writers
- G.F. Newman
- Network
- BBC Two
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- First aired
- March 20, 1991
- Status
- Ended
Cast
Martin ShawPeter Balliol MP
Roy DotriceCharles Truman MP
Nicholas JonesJulian Brind
Nicholas WoodesonMichael Parke-Walsh MP
Michael WinnerSir Randolph Spence
Rachel KempsonDame Margaret Delysia
Joanne PearceBrigid Walkland
Ronnie StevensCommittee Chairman- Chas BryerPO Suckley
- David HenryChief Whip
Fiona ShawGillian Savage
Julian FellowesNeville Marsham
John ShrapnelNorman May-Boys MP
David RyallJack Brooke
Jonathan CullenGeorge Roeves
Michael CulverSir Christopher St Place
David HarewoodDavid West
Connie BoothNaomi Balliol
Colin WellandSir David Whites
Clive RussellTerry Lynch MP
Episodes
0/3 watched- Episode 1: Member1 h · Mar 20, 1991
- Episode 2: Mandarin1 h · Mar 27, 1991
- Episode 3: Minister1 h · Apr 3, 1991
