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For the Greater Good

9.019911 seasonTV SeriesCrimeDrama

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.

ProducerKenith Trodd

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Member
Mar 20, 1991
E2
Mandarin
Mar 27, 1991
E3
Minister
Apr 3, 1991

Cast

MSMartin Shaw
Martin Shaw
Peter Balliol MP
RDRoy Dotrice
Roy Dotrice
Charles Truman MP
NJNicholas Jones
Nicholas Jones
Julian Brind
NWNicholas Woodeson
Nicholas Woodeson
Michael Parke-Walsh MP

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How many seasons are in For the Greater Good?

For the Greater Good has 1 season in total (3 episodes). The series concluded in 1991.

Are all episodes of For the Greater Good out yet?

Yes — all 3 episodes across 1 season of For the Greater Good are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of For the Greater Good?

No — For the Greater Good ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.