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To Play the King
To Play the King

To Play the King

★ 7.8•1993•1 Seasons•ANIME
DramaComedyWar & Politics

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

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Top 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

F

Frederick Treves

Lord Quillington

Don Warrington

Don Warrington

Graham Gaunt

Episodes

Part 1

1. Part 1

56m

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.

Aired: 11/21/1993
Part 2

2. Part 2

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55m

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.

Aired: 11/28/1993
Part 3

3. Part 3

56m

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.

Aired: 12/5/1993
Part 4

4. Part 4

57m

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

Aired: 12/12/1993