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To Play the King

To Play the King

121993•50m•7.8/10
DramaComedyWar & Politics

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7.8/10(61)

Francis Urquhart's survival at the top is threatened by the new king's populist agenda.

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Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

November 21, 1993

Last Aired

December 12, 1993

Networks

BBC One

Created By

Andrew Davies

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
Part 1
E1
Part 1
Air date: 1993-11-21
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.
Part 2
E2
Part 2
Air date: 1993-11-28
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.
Part 3
E3
Part 3
Air date: 1993-12-05
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.
Part 4
E4
Part 4
Air date: 1993-12-12
Prime Minister Francis Urquhart gives the king an ultimatum that could change the course of the British monarchy.

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

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

Lord Quillington

Don Warrington

Don Warrington

Graham Gaunt

Merelina Kendall

Hilda Cordwainer

Richard Durden

Richard Durden

BBC Official

Barry Linehan

Barry Linehan

Henry Hotson

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