To Play the King(TV show/series, 1993)

Name: To Play the King
Genre: Drama, Comedy, War & Politics
Released: 1993
Rating: 4.2

50min per episode | Genres: Drama, Comedy, War & Politics

Mini series in 1 season with 4 episodes

Rating: 4.2/5 (with 23 votes)

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. The opening and closing theme music for the TV series is entitled "Francis Urquhart's March", by composer Jim Parker. The series details the conflict between British Prime Minister Francis Urquhart and a newly crowned king as well as the run-up to the general election. The book and TV serialisation follow on from the TV version of the first part of the trilogy. To Play the King (and the final part The Final Cut) reflect upon the end of the first series, which differed somewhat from the plot of the original novel. ()

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About To Play the King

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

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To Play the King Seasons and Episodes

11/21/1993Miniseries - 4 episodes

#1 | 11/21/1993Part 1

4.4/5 (with 4 votes)

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.

#2 | 11/28/1993Part 2

4.0/5 (with 4 votes)

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.

#3 | 12/05/1993Part 3

4.4/5 (with 3 votes)

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.

#4 | 12/12/1993Part 4

4.4/5 (with 3 votes)

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

Additional Information

Official websites:

www.bbc.co.uk

Production country: United Kingdom (UK)

Based on the work of: Michael Dobbs ("To Play the King")

Original language: English (EN)

Spoken languages: English (EN)

Translated into 7 languages: German (DE), English (EN), Spanish (ES), Persian (FA), French (FR), Italian (IT), Chinese (Mandarin) (ZH)

Status: Ended

First episode released on: 11/21/1993

Last episode released on: 12/12/1993

Cast: Ian Richardson, Michael Kitchen, Kitty Aldridge, Diane Fletcher

Director: Paul Seed

Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):

"House of Cards - Um Kopf und Krone"

"House Of Cards Trilogy, Vol. 2 - To Play The King"

"House of Cards Trilogy: To Play the King"

Keywords: based on novel or book, sequel, british prime minister, british politics, miniseries, british monarchy

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