To Play the King

To Play the King

1993
★★★★☆ 7.8/10
📺 1 Season
🎬 4 Episodes
📅 Ended
🌐 EN
⏱️ 50 min/episode
DramaComedyWar & Politics
Francis Urquhart's survival at the top is threatened by the new king's populist agenda.

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Seasons

Season 1
1993 • 4 Episodes
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.

Cast

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

Crew

Director
Paul Seed
Writer
Andrew Davies, Michael Dobbs
Producer
Rebecca Eaton, Ken Riddington, Michael Wearing

Network

BBC One

Keywords

based on novel or booksequelminiseriesbritish politicsbritish prime ministerbritish monarchy