Series· 1993· 55m
To Play the King
★7.8IMDbDramaComedyWar & Politics
To Play the King is not currently streaming in India. It is available on Peacock and Peacock Premium Plus in other regions.
- Creator:
- Andrew Davies
To Play the King is a 1993 English drama series created by Andrew Davies. It spans 1 season and 4 episodes. The cast is led by Ian Richardson, Kitty Aldridge and Michael Kitchen. It holds an IMDb rating of 7.8.
Synopsis
Francis Urquhart's survival at the top is threatened by the new king's populist agenda.
Currently airing
Last airedFinale
S1 · E4Part 4
Trailer
Cast
Ian RichardsonFrancis Urquhart
Kitty AldridgeSarah Harding
Michael KitchenThe King
Colin JeavonsTim Stamper
Nicholas FarrellDavid Mycroft
Rowena KingChloe Carmichael
Diane FletcherElizabeth Urquhart
Erika HoffmanThe Lady
David RyallSir Bruce Bullerby
Bernice StegersPrincess Charlotte
Nick BrimbleCorder
Jack FortuneKen Charterhouse
Pip TorrensAndrew Harding- Frederick TrevesFrederick TrevesLord Quillington
Don WarringtonGraham Gaunt
Seasons
Miniseries19934 episodes
Miniseries1993
4 episodes
E1Part 1· 56mHaving 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.
E2Part 2· 55mPrime 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.
E3Part 3· 56mThe 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.
E4Part 4Finale· 57mPrime Minister Francis Urquhart gives the king an ultimatum that could change the course of the British monarchy.
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To Play the King — frequently asked questions
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- To Play the King is not currently streaming in India. It is available on Peacock and Peacock Premium Plus in other regions.
- Is To Play the King available on OTT in India?
- No. To Play the King is not part of any Indian OTT platform's streaming catalogue.
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- No. To Play the King is not on Netflix in India, and it is not streaming on any other Indian OTT platform right now.
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- To Play the King is not available on any free or subscription service in India at the moment. Beware of pirated "full web series" streams — they are illegal and unsafe.
- How many seasons of To Play the King are there?
- To Play the King has 1 season and 4 episodes.
- When did To Play the King first air?
- To Play the King first aired on 21 November 1993.