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
- Episodes
- 3
- Status
- Ended
Seasons
Cast
Martin Shaw
Peter Balliol MP
Roy Dotrice
Charles Truman MP
Nicholas Jones
Julian Brind
Nicholas Woodeson
Michael Parke-Walsh MP
Michael Winner
Sir Randolph Spence
Rachel Kempson
Dame Margaret Delysia
Joanne Pearce
Brigid Walkland
Ronnie Stevens
Committee Chairman
Chas Bryer
PO Suckley
David Henry
Chief Whip
Fiona Shaw
Gillian Savage
Julian Fellowes
Neville Marsham
John Shrapnel
Norman May-Boys MP
David Ryall
Jack Brooke
Jonathan Cullen
George Roeves
Michael Culver
Sir Christopher St Place
David Harewood
David West
Connie Booth
Naomi Balliol
Colin Welland
Sir David Whites
Clive Russell
Terry Lynch MP
