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To Play the King (1993)

8.0/10 Ended 50 min Nov 21, 1993 1 Season
Drama Comedy War & Politics

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

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Original Title To Play the King
Original Language EN
Status Ended
Type Miniseries
Total Episodes 4
Total Seasons 1
Popularity 0.9

Networks

BBC One
GB

Cast

Ian Richardson
Ian Richardson
Francis Urquhart
4 episodes
Kitty Aldridge
Kitty Aldridge
Sarah Harding
4 episodes
Michael Kitchen
Michael Kitchen
The King
4 episodes
Colin Jeavons
Colin Jeavons
Tim Stamper
4 episodes
Nicholas Farrell
Nicholas Farrell
David Mycroft
4 episodes
Rowena King
Rowena King
Chloe Carmichael
4 episodes
Diane Fletcher
Diane Fletcher
Elizabeth Urquhart
4 episodes
Erika Hoffman
Erika Hoffman
The Lady
4 episodes
David Ryall
David Ryall
Sir Bruce Bullerby
4 episodes
Bernice Stegers
Bernice Stegers
Princess Charlotte
4 episodes
Nick Brimble
Nick Brimble
Corder
4 episodes
Jack Fortune
Jack Fortune
Ken Charterhouse
4 episodes

Key Crew

Created By Andrew Davies
Director Paul Seed
Writer Andrew Davies, Michael Dobbs
Executive Producer Rebecca Eaton, Michael Wearing
Producer Ken Riddington

Seasons

Miniseries
Miniseries
4 episodes 1993

Networks

BBC One
GB

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Keywords

based on novel or book sequel miniseries british politics british prime minister british monarchy

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Rating
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Details
First Air Date November 21, 1993
Last Air Date December 12, 1993
Country GB
Language EN
Status Ended
Popularity 0.9
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