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For the Greater Good

TV • 1991

For the Greater Good

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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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CrimeDrama

Top 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

Kenith Trodd

Kenith Trodd

Producer

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Clare Douglas

Editor

Martin Cooper

Martin Cooper

Original Music Composer

Malcolm Holmes

Malcolm Holmes

Original Music Composer

Andy McCluskey

Andy McCluskey

Original Music Composer

Paul Humphreys

Paul Humphreys

Original Music Composer

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Paul Cross

Production Design

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Anushia Nieradzik

Costume Design

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Bill Craske

First Assistant Director

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Michael Hutchings

First Assistant Director

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Series

Status

Ended

Release

March 20, 1991

Episode Runtime

60 min

Language

English

Origin

United Kingdom

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Episodes

3 • 1 seasons