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A Very British Coup

1988·Show
3Episodes in1Season
80
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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking

  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4
  • Hopefulness4

Humor

Some sharp wit and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Satire & Parody6
  • Dark Humor1

World

Politics, society, and history

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances, storytelling, and dialogue

  • Acting9
  • Intrigue9
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

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About

Working-class, left-leaning Harry Perkins is elected PM. As he works to implement social change via democratic process, the conservatives and their allies quietly begin working to remove him. Perkins' goals include nuclear disarmament, the dissolution of newspaper monopolies, open government and the closure of all US military bases on UK soil. While many members of the govnerment oppose him, he finds some support in Home Secretary Joan Cook and key members of his staff.
Political ThrillerConspiracy DramaBritish TelevisionEstablishment CritiqueTense AtmosphereCharacter-DrivenHigh StakesThought-ProvokingClassic TV Miniseries

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Where can I stream A Very British Coup legally?

A Very British Coup is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is A Very British Coup worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 8.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does A Very British Coup have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 3 episodes of about 55 minutes each.

Is A Very British Coup based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

When did A Very British Coup air?

It ran from 1988 to 1988 and has ended.

What language is A Very British Coup in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch A Very British Coup?

3GBIEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Very British Coup in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does A Very British Coup use?

Next Sunday A.D.Villain Opening SceneDirty CommunistsIntrepid ReporterDefector from DecadenceBadass BoastCassandra TruthSelective EnforcementAdaptation DeviationTitle DropAdaptational Alternate EndingArmor-Piercing Questionand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for A Very British Coup, including Next Sunday A.D., Villain Opening Scene, Dirty Communists.