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To Play the King: Season 1

Miniseries 1993

  • 1993-11-21T00:00:00Z on BBC One
  • 50m
  • 3h 44m (4 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
  • Drama, Comedy, War
Francis Urquhart's survival at the top is threatened by the new king's populist agenda.

4 episodes

Series Premiere

1993-11-21T00:00:00Z

1x01 Part 1

Series Premiere

1x01 Part 1

  • 1993-11-21T00:00:00Z56m

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.

1993-11-28T00:00:00Z

1x02 Part 2

1x02 Part 2

  • 1993-11-28T00:00:00Z55m

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.

1993-12-05T00:00:00Z

1x03 Part 3

1x03 Part 3

  • 1993-12-05T00:00:00Z56m

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.

Season Finale

1993-12-12T00:00:00Z

1x04 Part 4

Season Finale

1x04 Part 4

  • 1993-12-12T00:00:00Z57m

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

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