About
Francis Urquhart's survival at the top is threatened by the new king's populist agenda.
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
Pip Torrens
as Andrew Harding
Frederick Treves
as Lord Quillington
Don Warrington
as Graham Gaunt
Merelina Kendall
as Hilda Cordwainer
Richard Durden
as BBC Official
Barry Linehan
as Henry Hotson
Seasons
Episodes
Miniseries
Part 1
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.
Part 2
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.
Part 3
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.
Part 4
Prime Minister Francis Urquhart gives the king an ultimatum that could change the course of the British monarchy.
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