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A Very British Coup

By: Chris Mullin
Narrated by: Christian Rodska
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Against the odds, former steel worker Harry Perkins has led the Labour Party to a stunning victory. His manifesto includes the removal of American bases, public control of finance, and the dismantling of media empires.

The Establishment is appalled. Something must be done. As MI5 conspires with the City and the press barons to bring Perkins down, he finds himself caught up in a no-holds-barred battle for survival.

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Well read and a great story, I full recommend this book. Harry 4PM

A classic

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How would The Establishment react if an ultra-socialist Labour leader actually got voted into Number 10? That's the question posed by this novel and the drama unfolds satisfyingly throughout. There is (yes, unsurprisingly!) a lot of politics but it doesn't really get in the way of the story. I found myself nodding sagely at the characters behaviour at several points - how true! A Very British Coup is also a Very British Book and I'd be interested to know if overseas readers/listeners would recognise their own politicians in the characters too.

Making politics interesting

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Entertaining, informative and amusing in places. A good story well written and read. The voices are very well done.

Good story very funny in parts.

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I expected more from a classic book that has twice been adapted for television.

The plot was weak, pretty well the whole story had already been told in the two lines of the published Audible summary.

We kept being introduced to new characters endlessly, it was like War and Peace, but a story of just 7 hrs 42 Mins did not justify that many characters. It was hard to keep track of who they all were.

Did not live up to expectations.

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What did you like most about A Very British Coup?

The way the story is plausable

What other book might you compare A Very British Coup to, and why?

The ragged Trouser Philanthropist as life goes in cycles

Which character – as performed by Christian Rodska – was your favourite?

The PM

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Must see what the establishment can do to the people you chose

compelling and realistic

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