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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.
Good for
- Friends night
- Binge-friendly
- Thought-provoking
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 74GoodWatch 82
IMDb7.4
Time to watch it all
3 h
3 episodes, about 60 min each
An episode a night: done in 3 nights.
First aired
1991
March 20, 1991
Ended 1991
Genres
CrimeDramaLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
United Kingdom
Rated
No age rating yet.
What's in it
- ViolenceLittle or none
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityMild
- Dark themesStrong
- Strong languageNamed in the advisories
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
and 35 more51 people
- Martin ShawPeter Balliol MP3 episodes
- Roy DotriceCharles Truman MP3 episodes
- Nicholas JonesJulian Brind3 episodes
- Nicholas WoodesonMichael Parke-Walsh MP3 episodes
- Michael WinnerSir Randolph Spence2 episodes
- Rachel KempsonDame Margaret Delysia2 episodes
Joanne PearceBrigid Walkland2 episodes
Ronnie StevensCommittee Chairman2 episodes- CBChas BryerPO Suckley2 episodes
- DHDavid HenryChief Whip2 episodes
Fiona ShawGillian Savage2 episodes
Julian FellowesNeville Marsham2 episodes
John ShrapnelNorman May-Boys MP2 episodes
David RyallJack Brooke2 episodes
Jonathan CullenGeorge Roeves2 episodes
Michael CulverSir Christopher St Place2 episodes- David HarewoodDavid West1 episode
- Connie BoothNaomi Balliol1 episode
Colin WellandSir David Whites1 episode
Clive RussellTerry Lynch MP1 episode
Robert DemegerGraham Stebbings MP1 episode
Val McLaneJill Gunn MP1 episode
Gabrielle ReidySheila Weymouth1 episode- UJUrsula JonesAlice1 episode
Directing · 3
- Danny Boyle Director
- Bill Craske First Assistant Director
- Michael Hutchings First Assistant Director
Writing · 1
- G.F. Newman Writer, Creator
Production · 1
- Kenith Trodd Producer
Editing · 1
- Clare Douglas Editor
Sound · 4
- Martin Cooper Original Music Composer
- Paul Humphreys Original Music Composer
- Andy McCluskey Original Music Composer
- Malcolm Holmes Original Music Composer
Art · 1
- Paul Cross Production Design
Costume & Make-Up · 1
- Anushia Nieradzik Costume Design
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