Francis Urquhart's survival at the top is threatened by the new king's populist agenda.
Cast: Ian Richardson, Kitty Aldridge, Michael Kitchen
15HDCC
Miniseries
4 episodes
1. Part 1Having won the leadership of his party through foul and devious scheming, the ruthless Francis Urquhart is newly installed as Prime Minister. But he is uneasy at the memory of Mattie, the young journalist he murdered on the way to the top, and facing criticism from a caring and honourable new monarch who’s appalled by his unfeeling, materialistic policies. However, Urquhart has lost none of his relish for the fight.15CC56minNov 21, 1993
2. Part 2Prime Minister Francis Urquhart is troubled with past deeds, and faced with a king insistent that politicians should have the interests of the populace more at heart.15CC55minNov 28, 1993
3. Part 3The antagonism between the caring king and his callous PM, Francis Urquhart, develops into full confrontation, as Urquhart accuses the king of trying to organise a bloodless coup against the government.15CC56minDec 5, 1993
4. Part 4Prime Minister Francis Urquhart gives the king an ultimatum that could change the course of the British monarchy.15CC57minDec 12, 1993
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Francis Urquhart's survival at the top is threatened by the new king's populist agenda.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Paul Seed
- Created by
- Andrew Davies
- Studio
- BBC, GBH
Maturity rating
15Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
