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G.B.H.

G.B.H.

Drama
1991, Show
GBH was a seven-part British television drama written by Alan Bleasdale shown in the summer of 1991 on Channel 4. The protagonists were Michael Murray, the Militant tendency-supporting Labour leader of a city council in the North of England and Jim Nelson, the headmaster of a school for disturbed children. The series was controversial partly because Murray appeared to be based on Derek Hatton, former Deputy Leader of Liverpool City Council — in an interview in the G.B.H. DVD Bleasdale recounts an accidental meeting with Hatton before the series, who indicates that he has caught wind of Bleasdale's intentions but does not mind as long as the actor playing him is "handsome". In normal parlance, the initials "GBH" refer to the criminal charge of grievous bodily harm - however, the actual intent of the letters is that it is supposed to stand for Great British Holiday.
Country: United Kingdom
Director:
Robert Young
Cast:
Michael Palin,
Julie Walters,
Lindsay Duncan,
Anna Friel
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Robert Young
Director
Michael Palin
As Jim Nelson
Julie Walters
As Mrs. Murray
Lindsay Duncan
As Barbara Douglas
Anna Friel
As Susan Nelson
Robert Lindsay
As Michael Murray
John Henshaw
As Murray's Minder
Jean Anderson
As Dr Goldup

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In the midst of political turmoil, a ruthless politician and a principled headmaster cross paths in a battle for power and morality. As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, dark secrets come to light and the true cost of ambition is revealed. Starring Michael Palin, this gripping drama explores the corrupting influence of power and the human toll it takes. A complex and thought-provoking series that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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