To Play the King

121993•55m•7.8/10

DramaComedyWar & Politics

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7.8/10(63)

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

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Production

BBC, GBH

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Status

Ended

First Aired

November 21, 1993

Last Aired

December 12, 1993

Networks

BBC One

Created By

Andrew Davies

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

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

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

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.