To Play the King(1993)
To Play the King Synopsis
Francis Urquhart's survival at the top is threatened by the new king's populist agenda.
To Play the King (1993) is a drama, comedy and war & politics series that premiered on November 21, 1993, spanning 1 season and 4 episodes. It stars Ian Richardson, Kitty Aldridge, Michael Kitchen and Colin Jeavons. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 63 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1993-11-21
- Last aired:
- 1993-12-12
- Producers:
- Michael Wearing, Rebecca Eaton
To Play the King (1993) Trailer
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To Play the King Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ian Richardson
as Francis Urquhart
Kitty Aldridge
as Sarah Harding
Michael Kitchen
as The King
Colin Jeavons
as Tim Stamper
Nicholas Farrell
as David Mycroft
Rowena King
as Chloe Carmichael
Diane Fletcher
as Elizabeth Urquhart
Erika Hoffman
as The Lady
David Ryall
as Sir Bruce Bullerby
Bernice Stegers
as Princess Charlotte
Nick Brimble
as Corder
Jack Fortune
as Ken Charterhouse
Key crew
Executive produced by Michael Wearing and Rebecca Eaton.
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To Play the King Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 63 ratings.
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To Play the King – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream To Play the King?
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To Play the King (1993) is available to stream on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of To Play the King are there?
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To Play the King has 1 season and 4 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on November 21, 1993.
Is To Play the King still running?
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No. To Play the King is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on December 12, 1993.
Who is in the cast of To Play the King?
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To Play the King (1993) stars Ian Richardson, Kitty Aldridge, Michael Kitchen, Colin Jeavons and Nicholas Farrell. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is To Play the King any good?
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To Play the King (1993) is rated 7.8 out of 10 from 63 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama, comedy and war & politics series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the To Play the King trailer?
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