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1991·Ended

For the Greater Good

CrimeDramaBBC Two

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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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17 March 1991 BBC2 - For The Greater Good trail & Screen Two: Do Not Disturb

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GenresCrime · Drama

First airedMar 20, 1991

StatusEnded

NetworkBBC Two

Created byG.F. Newman

Seasons1 season · 3 episodes

Runtime60 min / episode

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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

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Title

For the Greater Good

Released

1991

Rated

15

Region of Origin

United Kingdom

Original Audio

English

Show Type

Miniseries

Runtime

60 min

Network

BBC Two