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To Play the King

1993–1993 • Comedy • Drama • War & Politics

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

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Overview

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

Series Snapshot

Status: Released
Total Seasons: 1
Total Episodes: 4
First Air Date: Nov 21, 1993
Most Recent Air Date: Dec 12, 1993
Network / Platform: Peacock Premium
Original Language: en-US

Themes

based on novel or book british monarchy british politics british prime minister miniseries sequel Comedy Drama War & Politics

Tone & Style

Lighter moments and character-driven humor shape the pacing.
Compact season structure keeps the narrative focused and fast-moving.
Completed run offers a finite, binge-friendly arc.

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Creators & Cast

Created by:

Andrew Davies Michael Dobbs

Main cast:

Ian Richardson Kitty Aldridge Michael Kitchen Colin Jeavons Nicholas Farrell

Rating: 1.3
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 4

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Metadata

Network: Peacock Premium
Status: Released • Series ended
Creators: Andrew Davies, Michael Dobbs

Ian Richardson Kitty Aldridge Michael Kitchen Colin Jeavons Nicholas Farrell Rowena King Diane Fletcher Erika Hoffman David Ryall Bernice Stegers Nick Brimble Jack Fortune

Seasons

Season 1

1993 • 4 episodes