To Play the King (1993)

11/21/1993 (GB) • 50m

Drama, Comedy, War & Politics

Overview

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

Top Billed Cast

Ian Richardson

Francis Urquhart

4 Episodes

Kitty Aldridge

Sarah Harding

4 Episodes

Michael Kitchen

The King

4 Episodes

Colin Jeavons

Tim Stamper

4 Episodes

Nicholas Farrell

David Mycroft

4 Episodes

Rowena King

Chloe Carmichael

4 Episodes

Diane Fletcher

Elizabeth Urquhart

4 Episodes

Erika Hoffman

The Lady

4 Episodes

David Ryall

Sir Bruce Bullerby

4 Episodes


Last Season

Miniseries

1993 | 4 Episodes

Season 1 of To Play the King premiered on November 21, 1993.

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Status

Ended

Network

network

Type

Miniseries

Original Language

English

Keywords

based on novel or book

sequel

miniseries

british politics

british prime minister

british monarchy

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