About To Play the King
Francis Urquhart's survival at the top is threatened by the new king's populist agenda.
Series details
- First aired
- 1993-11-21
- Last aired
- 1993-12-12
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy, War & Politics
- Rating
- 7.8/10 (62 votes)
- Language
- EN
- Network
- BBC One
- Status
- Ended
Cast
Ian Richardson
Francis Urquhart
Kitty Aldridge
Sarah Harding
Michael Kitchen
The King
Colin Jeavons
Tim Stamper
Nicholas Farrell
David Mycroft
Rowena King
Chloe Carmichael
Diane Fletcher
Elizabeth Urquhart
Erika Hoffman
The Lady
David Ryall
Sir Bruce Bullerby
Bernice Stegers
Princess Charlotte
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To Play the King has 4 episodes across 1 season. Latest aired 1993-12-12.
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