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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
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1993
Runtime1 Season
LanguageEnglish
Certification15
GenresDrama, Comedy, War & Politics
Votes63
DirectorAndrew Davies
WritersAndrew Davies, Michael Dobbs
TypeWeb Series
Rating7.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsTo Play the King
About To Play the King
Francis Urquhart's survival at the top is threatened by the new king's populist agenda.
Directed by Andrew Davies, To Play the King leans on a strong ensemble — Ian Richardson, Kitty Aldridge, Michael Kitchen — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1993.
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