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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Miniseries

3 Episodes

Three politicians attempt to reform the British prison system. However, their efforts are undermined when the tabloid press exposes their private lives.

EP 01

01.Member

1991-03-20

01.Member

Aired 1991-03-20

Campaigning Tory backbencher Dr Peter Balliol MP finds himself in a crisis of choice between ambition, conscience and a questionable private life.

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EP 02

02.Mandarin

1991-03-27

02.Mandarin

Aired 1991-03-27

When a high-flying civil servant discovers a dangerous conspiracy at the Home Office, she must choose between loyalty to her leader and leaking to the press.

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EP 03

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