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20/03/1991 Crime, Drama 1h 0m
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Overview

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.

Top billed cast

  1. Martin Shaw

    Peter Balliol MP

  2. Roy Dotrice

    Charles Truman MP

  3. Nicholas Jones

    Julian Brind

  4. Nicholas Woodeson

    Michael Parke-Walsh MP

  5. Michael Winner

    Sir Randolph Spence

  6. Rachel Kempson

    Dame Margaret Delysia

  7. Joanne Pearce

    Brigid Walkland

  8. Ronnie Stevens

    Committee Chairman

  9. Chas Bryer

    PO Suckley

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Full Cast & Crew

Current Season

Season 1

 1991 | 3 Episodes

Three politicians attempt to reform the British prison system. However, their efforts are undermined when the tabloid press exposes their private lives.

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Status
Ended

Original Language
English

Original Name
For the Greater Good

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