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Series — 1991

For the Greater Good (1991)

9.01h 0mCrime — Drama

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.

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Martin Shaw as Peter Balliol MP

Martin Shaw

Peter Balliol MP

Roy Dotrice as Charles Truman MP

Roy Dotrice

Charles Truman MP

Nicholas Jones as Julian Brind

Nicholas Jones

Julian Brind

Nicholas Woodeson as Michael Parke-Walsh MP

Nicholas Woodeson

Michael Parke-Walsh MP

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