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To Play the King

Show Info

  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: November 21, 1993
  • Seasons: 1
  • Episodes: 4
  • Networks: BBC One
  • Genres: Drama, Comedy, War & Politics
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To Play the King(1993)

TMDB Rating: 8.0 (54 votes)

Overview

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

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4 episodes • 1993Avg: 8.8

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Part 1Nov 21, 19939.0
2Part 2Nov 28, 19938.4
3Part 3Dec 5, 19939.0
4Part 4Dec 12, 19939.0

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