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To Play the King
1993 · 1 season, 4 episodes · 55m episodes · Comedy, Drama, War & Politics · BBC One · United Kingdom · Rated 15 (GB)
Francis Urquhart's survival at the top is threatened by the new king's populist agenda.
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Andrew DaviesBased on the novel by
Michael Dobbs7.4Smart score
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