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Francis Urquhart's survival at the top is threatened by the new king's populist agenda.
Andrew Davies
BBC One
4
50 min
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.
Nov 21, 1993
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.
Nov 28, 1993
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.
Dec 5, 1993
Prime Minister Francis Urquhart gives the king an ultimatum that could change the course of the British monarchy.
Dec 12, 1993
Francis Urquhart
Sarah Harding
The King
Tim Stamper
David Mycroft
Chloe Carmichael
Elizabeth Urquhart
The Lady
Sir Bruce Bullerby
Princess Charlotte
Corder
Ken Charterhouse
