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To Play the King
TV Series
To Play the King
DramaComedyWar & Politics

To Play the King

7.8/ 10 61 votes 1993 50m / ep 2 popularity

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

Creator: Andrew Davies

Network: BBC One

Seasons

1

Episodes

4

Status

Ended

Cast

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Ian Richardson

Ian Richardson

Francis Urquhart

Kitty Aldridge

Kitty Aldridge

Sarah Harding

Michael Kitchen

Michael Kitchen

The King

Colin Jeavons

Colin Jeavons

Tim Stamper

Nicholas Farrell

Nicholas Farrell

David Mycroft

Rowena King

Rowena King

Chloe Carmichael

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