A Very British Coup is a 1982 novel by British politician Chris Mullin.
The novel has twice been adapted for television. The first version, also titled A Very British Coup, was adapted in 1988 by screenwriter Alan Plater and director Mick Jackson. Starring Ray McAnally, the series was first screened on Channel 4 and won Bafta and Emmy awards, and was syndicated to more than 30 countries.
The 2012 four-part Channel 4 series, Secret State, was also based upon Mullin's novel. Starring Gabriel Byrne, this version was written by Robert Jones.
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