For the Greater Good
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Starring
Martin ShawRoy DotriceNicholas JonesNicholas WoodesonFiona ShawJoanne Pearce
Starring
Martin ShawRoy DotriceNicholas JonesNicholas WoodesonFiona ShawJoanne Pearce
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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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Three politicians attempt to reform the British prison system. However, their efforts are undermined when the tabloid press exposes their private lives.
| Ep | Title | Rating | Yours | Votes | Runtime | |
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| ▶ | 1 | Member | — | — | — | |
| ▶ | 2 | Mandarin | — | — | — | |
| ▶ | 3 | Minister | — | — | — |
Full Cast & Crew
Cast
Martin Shaw Peter Balliol, MP
Roy Dotrice Charles Truman MP
Nicholas Jones Julian Brind
Nicholas Woodeson Michael Parke-Walsh MP
Fiona Shaw Gillian Savage
Joanne Pearce Brigid Walkland
Julian Fellowes Neville Marsham
Michael Winner Sir Randolph Spence
John Shrapnel Norman May-Boys MP
David Ryall Jack Brooke
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