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To Play the King

To Play the King
★ 7.9/10•1993•55m•12•Drama•Comedy•War & Politics
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Francis Urquhart's survival at the top is threatened by the new king's populist agenda.

Paul Seed · Director

Andrew Davies · Writer

Michael Dobbs · Writer

StatusEnded
Runtime55m
LanguageEN
First Air DateNov 21, 1993

Episodes

Episode 1 - Part 1E156m

Part 1

Having won the leadership of his party through foul and devious scheming, the ruthless Francis Urquhart is newly installed as Prime Minister. But he is uneasy at the memory of Mattie, the young journalist he murdered on the way to the top, and facing criticism from a caring and honourable new monarch who’s appalled by his unfeeling, materialistic policies. However, Urquhart has lost none of his relish for the fight.

Nov 21, 1993

Episode 2 - Part 2E255m

Part 2

Prime Minister Francis Urquhart is troubled with past deeds, and faced with a king insistent that politicians should have the interests of the populace more at heart.

Nov 28, 1993

Episode 3 - Part 3E356m

Part 3

The antagonism between the caring king and his callous PM, Francis Urquhart, develops into full confrontation, as Urquhart accuses the king of trying to organise a bloodless coup against the government.

Dec 5, 1993

Episode 4 - Part 4E457m

Part 4

Prime Minister Francis Urquhart gives the king an ultimatum that could change the course of the British monarchy.

Dec 12, 1993

Actors

Ian Richardson

Ian Richardson

Francis Urquhart

Kitty Aldridge

Kitty Aldridge

Sarah Harding

Michael Kitchen

Michael Kitchen

The King

Colin Jeavons

Colin Jeavons

Tim Stamper

Nicholas Farrell

Nicholas Farrell

David Mycroft

Rowena King

Rowena King

Chloe Carmichael

Diane Fletcher

Diane Fletcher

Elizabeth Urquhart

Erika Hoffman

Erika Hoffman

The Lady

David Ryall

David Ryall

Sir Bruce Bullerby

Bernice Stegers

Bernice Stegers

Princess Charlotte

Nick Brimble

Nick Brimble

Corder

Jack Fortune

Jack Fortune

Ken Charterhouse

Pip Torrens

Pip Torrens

Andrew Harding

Frederick Treves

Frederick Treves

Lord Quillington

Don Warrington

Don Warrington

Graham Gaunt

Merelina Kendall

Merelina Kendall

Hilda Cordwainer

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