with the USA would be justified. This indicates the choice of name for Sir Peregrine, the chief conspirator in the novel. Editions The novel was published by Serpent's Tail, and was re-released in 2010. Subsequent reprints have been credited by Mullin to the appointment of Jeremy Corbyn as Labour leader in 2015. Sequel In 2015 Mullin revealed that he was working on a sequel, which was published in March 2019 under the title The Friends of Harry Perkins. Adaptations The novel has twice been adapted for television. A Very British Coup (1988) The first version, also titled A Very British Coup, was adapted in 1988 by screenwriter Alan Plater and starred Ray McAnally. Secret State (2012) The 2012 four-part Channel 4 series, Secret State, was "inspired" by the same novel. Starring Gabriel Byrne, this version was written by Robert Jones. See also Politics in fiction Harold Wilson conspiracy theories List of fictional prime ministers of the United Kingdom Notes External links 1982 British novels English novels Novels about elections British political novels British novels adapted into television shows 1982 in politics Hodder & Stoughton books