Synopsis & Context
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.
Season Management
Title Dossier
- Original Title
- For the Greater Good
- Release
- March 20, 1991
- Screen Time
- 1 season · 1h 00min/ep
- Rating
- N/A
- Direction
- G.F. Newman
- Original Language
- English
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Production Status
- Ended
Personas & Cast
Martin Shaw
Peter Balliol MP
3 eps.
Roy Dotrice
Charles Truman MP
3 eps.
Nicholas Jones
Julian Brind
3 eps.
Nicholas Woodeson
Michael Parke-Walsh MP
3 eps.
Michael Winner
Sir Randolph Spence
2 eps.
Rachel Kempson
Dame Margaret Delysia
2 eps.
Joanne Pearce
Brigid Walkland
2 eps.
Ronnie Stevens
Committee Chairman
2 eps.
Chas Bryer
PO Suckley
2 eps.
David Henry
Chief Whip
2 eps.
Fiona Shaw
Gillian Savage
2 eps.
Julian Fellowes
Neville Marsham
2 eps.
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