Political drama series, adapted from Michael Dobbs's novel by Andrew Davies. Charming chief whip Frances Urquhart plots revenge against his colleagues.

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  • Currently 78.57142857142857/5
(14 votes)
Ratings: TVMaze: 7.9/10
Released: November 18, 1990
Runtime: 60 min
Genres: Drama
AKA: To Play the King
Countries: United Kingdom
Companies: BBC One
Cast: Paul Freeman Michael Kitchen Ian Richardson Nickolas Grace Isla Blair Susannah Harker Diane Fletcher Colin Jeavons Kitty Aldridge
Crew: Rebecca Eaton Anne Henderson Jim Parker Rosalind Ebbutt Nigel Taylor Jeremy Gwilt Michael Dobbs Ian Punter Ken Ledsham Ken Riddington Hayley Murt 6 more

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sassiebrat 2 points 4 years ago. 5/5 stars.

This is so much better than the American series! I fell in like with Ian Richardson after watching this entire series! His voice could melt butter. I am just sorry he is no longer with us so we could enjoy more of his talent! 5/5