Miniseries · Ended
For the Greater Good
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.
Created by G.F. Newman
Seasons
Cast
Martin ShawPeter Balliol MP · 3 ep.
Roy DotriceCharles Truman MP · 3 ep.
Nicholas JonesJulian Brind · 3 ep.
Nicholas WoodesonMichael Parke-Walsh MP · 3 ep.
Michael WinnerSir Randolph Spence · 2 ep.
Rachel KempsonDame Margaret Delysia · 2 ep.
David HarewoodDavid West · 1 ep.
Connie BoothNaomi Balliol · 1 ep.
Joanne PearceBrigid Walkland · 2 ep.
Colin WellandSir David Whites · 1 ep.
Clive RussellTerry Lynch MP · 1 ep.
Robert DemegerGraham Stebbings MP · 1 ep.
Val McLaneJill Gunn MP · 1 ep.
Gabrielle ReidySheila Weymouth · 1 ep.
Ronnie StevensCommittee Chairman · 2 ep.UUrsula JonesAlice · 1 ep.
Richard HawleyDenny Minford · 1 ep.CChas BryerPO Suckley · 2 ep.
P.H. MoriartyDAC Spittal · 1 ep.DDavid HenryChief Whip · 2 ep.RRoger LlewellynDeputy Governor · 1 ep.
Fiona ShawGillian Savage · 2 ep.
Rudolph WalkerDr Lawrence James · 1 ep.
Julian FellowesNeville Marsham · 2 ep.
John ShrapnelNorman May-Boys MP · 2 ep.
David RyallJack Brooke · 2 ep.
Jonathan CullenGeorge Roeves · 2 ep.
Paul WilliamsonSir Tom Fawthrop · 1 ep.
Gavin RichardsDI Grove-White · 1 ep.
Michael CulverSir Christopher St Place · 2 ep.EEdwina DayMrs Savage · 1 ep.CChristine LohrSir Christopher's Secretary · 1 ep.
Jodhi MayRose Kellner · 1 ep.
Frederick TrevesLord Kellner · 1 ep.
Jill MelfordJanice Kellner · 1 ep.
Peter CellierClive Hough MP · 1 ep.
Bernard HorsfallPrime Minister · 1 ep.BBrian HayesSelf · 1 ep.IIan DriverMark Balliol · 1 ep.IIan FlintoffAnthony Valentine · 1 ep.RRoland OliverThomas Felthouse MP · 1 ep.
Richard McCabeTrusty · 1 ep.
Adrian LesterYoung Gay Man · 1 ep.
Roger FrostCarrier Bag Man · 1 ep.
Ken KitsonMedical Officer · 1 ep.
Jeff NuttallHospital Orderly · 1 ep.
Andrew WildeUnit Police Inspector · 1 ep.CClare McIntyreReporter · 1 ep.PPaul SharplesReporter · 1 ep.AAmanda DickinsonWaitress · 1 ep.
Charles CollingwoodLancer Lobbyist · 1 ep.Crew
Directing
Bill Craske (First Assistant Director), Danny Boyle (Director), Michael Hutchings (First Assistant Director)
Bill Craske (First Assistant Director), Danny Boyle (Director), Michael Hutchings (First Assistant Director)
Writing
G.F. Newman (Writer)
G.F. Newman (Writer)
Production
Kenith Trodd (Producer)
Kenith Trodd (Producer)
Sound
Paul Humphreys (Original Music Composer), Andy McCluskey (Original Music Composer), Martin Cooper (Original Music Composer), Malcolm Holmes (Original Music Composer)
Paul Humphreys (Original Music Composer), Andy McCluskey (Original Music Composer), Martin Cooper (Original Music Composer), Malcolm Holmes (Original Music Composer)
Editing
Clare Douglas (Editor)
Clare Douglas (Editor)
Art
Paul Cross (Production Design)
Paul Cross (Production Design)
Costume & Make-Up
Anushia Nieradzik (Costume Design)
Anushia Nieradzik (Costume Design)
Trailer
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