For the Greater Good
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 Aired
March 20, 1991
Last Aired
April 3, 1991
Original Language
en
Popularity
1
Type
Miniseries
Official Website
Production Companies
BBC
Seasons & Episodes
Episodes
Three politicians attempt to reform the British prison system. However, their efforts are undermined when the tabloid press exposes their private lives.
Cast
Martin Shaw
Peter Balliol MP
Roy Dotrice
Charles Truman MP
Nicholas Jones
Julian Brind
Nicholas Woodeson
Michael Parke-Walsh MP
Michael Winner
Sir Randolph Spence
Rachel Kempson
Dame Margaret Delysia
Joanne Pearce
Brigid Walkland
Ronnie Stevens
Committee Chairman
Chas Bryer
PO Suckley
David Henry
Chief Whip
Fiona Shaw
Gillian Savage
Julian Fellowes
Neville Marsham
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