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.

Cast

Martin Shaw

Peter Balliol MP

Roy Dotrice

Charles Truman MP

Nicholas Jones

Julian Brind

Nicholas Woodeson

Michael Parke-Walsh MP