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Watch Ian Richardson as Francis Urquhart, the master manipulator and Prime Minister, face a new king who challenges his agenda. To Play the King is a sequel to House of Cards and a nail-biting drama series on ITVX.
To Play the King is a 1993 BBC television serial and the second part of the House of Cards trilogy. Directed by Paul Seed, the serial was based on Michael Dobbs' 1993 novel of the same name and adapted for television by Andrew Davies.
A TV mini series based on Michael Dobbs' novel, starring Ian Richardson as Francis Urquhart, a ruthless Conservative Prime Minister who faces a liberal King and a tough election. Watch the episodes, cast, reviews, trivia and more on IMDb.
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- 1996-10-08
- Drama
- 55
A four-part drama about a fictional king and his prime minister, based on the House of Cards trilogy. Watch the episodes online or on TV to see how they clash over the future of the monarchy.
To Play the King. Season 1. Ian Richardson is back as master manipulator, Francis Urquhart in this nail-biting political thriller. Urquhart is now Prime Minister but a new king turns out to be a threat. 1993 4 episodes. NR. Drama. Free 7-day trial of BritBox, auto renews at £5.99/month. Watch with BritBox.
To Play the King. Francis Urquhart's survival at the top is threatened by the new king's populist agenda.
To Play the King is a 1993 TV mini series based on a novel by Michael Dobbs. It stars Ian Richardson as Francis Urquhart, a politician who schemes to become king of England.
