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To Play the King (1993)

7.90h 55mDrama — Comedy — War & Politics

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

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A high-signal pick with 66 votes.

BBC / GBH

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Director: Paul Seed

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Cast & crew

Ian Richardson as Francis Urquhart

Ian Richardson

Francis Urquhart

Kitty Aldridge as Sarah Harding

Kitty Aldridge

Sarah Harding

Michael Kitchen as The King

Michael Kitchen

The King

Colin Jeavons as Tim Stamper

Colin Jeavons

Tim Stamper

Nicholas Farrell as David Mycroft

Nicholas Farrell

David Mycroft

Rowena King as Chloe Carmichael

Rowena King

Chloe Carmichael

Diane Fletcher as Elizabeth Urquhart

Diane Fletcher

Elizabeth Urquhart

Erika Hoffman as The Lady

Erika Hoffman

The Lady

David Ryall as Sir Bruce Bullerby

David Ryall

Sir Bruce Bullerby

Bernice Stegers as Princess Charlotte

Bernice Stegers

Princess Charlotte

Nick Brimble as Corder

Nick Brimble

Corder

Jack Fortune as Ken Charterhouse

Jack Fortune

Ken Charterhouse

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