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4. Part 4
Prime Minister Francis Urquhart gives the king an ultimatum that could change the course of the British monarchy.
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To Play the King is a comedy and drama TV series that premiered on BBC One on November 21, 1993. It has 1 season and 4 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 4 "Part 4", aired on December 12, 1993.
Francis Urquhart's survival at the top is threatened by the new king's populist agenda.
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4 episodes · 1 season
1993 · 4 episodes · Last episode: 32 years ago
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Prime Minister Francis Urquhart gives the king an ultimatum that could change the course of the British monarchy.
E3
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.
E2
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.
E1
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.
Created by Andrew Davies
To Play the King has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on December 12, 1993.
The most recent episode of To Play the King, Season 1 Episode 4 "Part 4", aired on December 12, 1993.
To Play the King has 1 season with 4 episodes in total.
To Play the King first aired on BBC One on November 21, 1993.
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