TV series
To Play the King
1993, English, on BBC One. Created by Andrew Davies.
Francis Urquhart's survival at the top is threatened by the new king's populist agenda.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 55 min
- Status
- Ended in 1993
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Where to watch To Play the King
To Play the King is streaming on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E4: Part 4
Aired 12 December 1993
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Andrew DaviesCreator
- Ian RichardsonFrancis Urquhart · 4 ep
- Kitty AldridgeSarah Harding · 4 ep
- Michael KitchenThe King · 4 ep
- Colin JeavonsTim Stamper · 4 ep
- Nicholas FarrellDavid Mycroft · 4 ep
- Rowena KingChloe Carmichael · 4 ep
- Diane FletcherElizabeth Urquhart · 4 ep
- Erika HoffmanThe Lady · 4 ep
- David RyallSir Bruce Bullerby · 4 ep
- Bernice StegersPrincess Charlotte · 4 ep
- Nick BrimbleCorder · 4 ep
- Jack FortuneKen Charterhouse · 4 ep
Details
- First aired
- 21 November 1993
- Last aired
- 12 December 1993
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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What To Play the King is based on
To Play the King is based on To Play the King, a 1992 novel by Michael Dobbs.
Novel · 1992
To Play the King
By Michael Dobbs
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To Play the King: quick answers
Is To Play the King worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 7.9/10 from 66 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of To Play the King are there?
To Play the King has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 55 minutes each.
Is To Play the King finished?
Yes. To Play the King ended in 1993, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is To Play the King on?
To Play the King is streaming on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
To Play the King parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for To Play the King yet.
What shows are like To Play the King?
If you liked To Play the King, try House of Cards, The Final Cut, Yes, Prime Minister.
Who created To Play the King?
To Play the King was created by Andrew Davies and stars Ian Richardson, Kitty Aldridge, Michael Kitchen.
What is To Play the King based on?
To Play the King is based on To Play the King, a 1992 novel by Michael Dobbs.