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For the Greater Good (1991)

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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.

First Air Date
March 20, 1991
Seasons
1
Episodes
3
Rating
9.0/10 (1 votes)

Cast: Martin Shaw, Roy Dotrice, Nicholas Jones, Nicholas Woodeson

Network: BBC Two
Production: BBC
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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.

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StatusEnded
TypeMiniseries
First Aired3/20/1991
Last Aired4/3/1991
Seasons1
Episodes3
LanguageEnglish
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3

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60m

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1991

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Martin Shaw

as Peter Balliol MP

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Roy Dotrice

as Charles Truman MP

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Nicholas Jones

as Julian Brind

NW

Nicholas Woodeson

as Michael Parke-Walsh MP

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is For the Greater Good about?

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 sy…

How many seasons does For the Greater Good have?

1

How many episodes does For the Greater Good have?

3

Is For the Greater Good still running?

No, it ended in 1991.

When did For the Greater Good first air?

March 20, 1991

Who created For the Greater Good?

G.F. Newman

Who stars in For the Greater Good?

Martin Shaw, Roy Dotrice, Nicholas Jones

What genre is For the Greater Good?

Crime, Drama