Plays:
* The Water Engine (1978): This play, set in a fictitious world, satirizes bureaucracy and inefficiency. It was adapted for television by the BBC in 1984.
* The Man from Kabul (1980): This play focuses on a refugee escaping from Afghanistan during the Soviet-Afghan War. It was a critical and commercial success.
* The Americanization of Macbeth (1983): This work is a satirical take on Shakespeare's Macbeth, set in a contemporary American corporation.
* The President's Men (1984): This play follows the journey of a young man who finds himself entangled in political intrigue.
* The People's Money (1995): This play explores the themes of corruption and greed in the context of a political campaign.
Other Works:
* The Kaufman Report (1983): A collection of newspaper columns by Kaufman.
* The Kaufman Column: Selected Writings 1974-1997 (1998): A further compilation of his columns.
* Kaufman on Television (1994): A memoir of Kaufman's career in television.
* Kaufman's Diaries: The Life and Times of a Labour Politician (2014): This autobiography is an engaging look at Kaufman's life and career.
In addition to his writing, Kaufman was also a well-known figure in British politics. He served as a Member of Parliament from 1974 to 2010, and held a number of cabinet positions, including Shadow Secretary of State for Education and Science. He was also a prominent figure in the Labour Party's left wing.
Kaufman was a prolific writer and a respected figure in British politics. His work was often characterized by its wit and sharp intellect, and he was particularly known for his satirical plays, which explored themes of power, corruption, and the human condition.