To Play the King
To Play the King
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To Play the King

7.8 / 10
1993
1 season
4 episodes
DramaComedyWar & Politics

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

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Seasons

  • Part 1

    1.Part 1

    8.7
    21-11-199356m

    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 Matt...

  • Part 2

    2.Part 2

    8.3
    28-11-199355m

    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

    3.Part 3

    8.8
    05-12-199356m

    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 a...

  • Part 4

    4.Part 4

    9.0
    12-12-199357m

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

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