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For the Greater Good

For the Greater Good

For the Greater Good

For the Greater Good

1991 - 1991•1 season•3 episodes•~1h 0m•

★9.0(1 ratings)

CrimeDrama

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.

Creators

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Main Cast

Martin Shaw

Martin Shaw

Peter Balliol MP

Roy Dotrice

Roy Dotrice

Charles Truman MP

Nicholas Jones

Nicholas Jones

Julian Brind

Nicholas Woodeson

Nicholas Woodeson

Michael Parke-Walsh MP

Full Crew

Direction

First Assistant Director: Bill Craske
First Assistant Director: Michael Hutchings

Production

Producer: Kenith Trodd

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: Martin Cooper
Original Music Composer: Malcolm Holmes
Original Music Composer: Andy McCluskey
Original Music Composer: Paul Humphreys

Editing

Editor: Clare Douglas

Art Direction

Production Design: Paul Cross

Costume & Make-Up

Costume Design: Anushia Nieradzik

Keywords

prisonpoliticianminiseriesbritaintabloidprison systempolitical thriller

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Did You Know?

#1

The series spans 1 season with 3 episodes in total (avg. 3 per season).

#2

Each episode runs approximately 60 minutes.

#3

Originally aired on BBC Two.

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Rating

9.0/10

Masterpiece

1 votes

TV Show Facts

Original Name:

For the Greater Good

Status:

Ended

In Production:

No

Age Rating:

15

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United Kingdom

First Episode:

3/20/1991

Last Episode:

4/3/1991

Networks:

BBC Two

Production Companies:

BBC

BBC

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