How many seasons does To Play the King have?

To Play the King has 1 season and 4 episodes.

Is To Play the King renewed or canceled?

To Play the King is currently ended.

Where can I watch To Play the King?

To Play the King is available on BBC One. You can stream it on Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus.

To Play the King

Name: To Play the King
Genre: Drama, Comedy, War & Politics
Released: 1993-11-21
Rating: 7.8
Cast: Ian Richardson, Kitty Aldridge, Michael Kitchen, Colin Jeavons, Nicholas Farrell

ENDED1 Seasons4 Episodes★ 7.8

NetworkBBC One

First AiredNov 21, 1993

Last AiredDec 12, 1993

GenreDrama, Comedy, War & Politics

Runtime50 min

Created ByAndrew Davies

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

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Cast

Ian Richardson

Francis Urquhart

Kitty Aldridge

Sarah Harding

Michael Kitchen

The King

Colin Jeavons

Tim Stamper

Nicholas Farrell

David Mycroft

Rowena King

Chloe Carmichael

Diane Fletcher

Elizabeth Urquhart

Erika Hoffman

The Lady

David Ryall

Sir Bruce Bullerby

Bernice Stegers

Princess Charlotte

Nick Brimble

Corder

Jack Fortune

Ken Charterhouse

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 4 episodes

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E1Part 1

Nov 21, 199356m★ 8.7

Having 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.

E2Part 2

Nov 28, 199355m★ 8.3

Prime 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.

E3Part 3

Dec 5, 199356m★ 8.8

The 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.

E4Part 4

Dec 12, 199357m★ 9.0

Prime Minister Francis Urquhart gives the king an ultimatum that could change the course of the British monarchy.

About To Play the King

To Play the King is a drama, comedy, war & politics series on BBC One. The show first aired on Nov 21, 1993 and currently has 1 season and 4 episodes. To Play the King has ended after 1 seasons. It has a rating of 7.8/10 based on 61 votes. The cast includes Ian Richardson, Kitty Aldridge, Michael Kitchen, Colin Jeavons, Nicholas Farrell. Created by Andrew Davies.