To Play the King
Series Overview
Francis Urquhart's survival at the top is threatened by the new king's populist agenda.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 4 Episodes
55 min per episode
1993 – 1993
Premiered: Sun, Nov 21, 1993
Andrew DaviesLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “Part 4”
Prime Minister Francis Urquhart gives the king an ultimatum that could change the course of the British monarchy.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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House of Cards - To Play The King
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Cast & Creators
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Ian Richardson
Francis Urquhart
Kitty Aldridge
Sarah Harding
Michael Kitchen
The King
Colin Jeavons
Tim Stamper
Nicholas Farrell
David Mycroft
Rowena King
Chloe Carmichael
Diane Fletcher
Elizabeth Urquhart
Erika Hoffman
The Lady
David Ryall
Sir Bruce Bullerby
Bernice Stegers
Princess Charlotte
Nick Brimble
Corder
Jack Fortune
Ken Charterhouse
Pip Torrens
Andrew Harding
Frederick Treves
Lord Quillington
Don Warrington
Graham Gaunt
Merelina Kendall
Hilda Cordwainer
Richard Durden
BBC Official
Barry Linehan
Henry Hotson
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Seed
Andrew Davies, Michael Dobbs, Ellen Fraser
Jim Parker
Ian Punter, Keith Thomas
Dave King
Rebecca Eaton, Ken Riddington, Michael Wearing
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Seed
Director
Andrew Davies
Writer
Michael Dobbs
Writer
Ken Riddington
Producer
Jim Parker
Original Music Composer
Ian Punter
Director of Photography
Keith Thomas
Director of Photography
Dave King
Editor
Ken Ledsham
Production Design
Susan Tanner
Production Design
Rosalind Ebbutt
Costume Design
Les Lansdown
Costume Design
Terry Forrestal
Stunt Coordinator
Barbara Sweryda
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
12: FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About To Play the King
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What is To Play the King about?
Francis Urquhart's survival at the top is threatened by the new king's populist agenda.
How many seasons does To Play the King have?
To Play the King comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in To Play the King?
Key cast members in To Play the King include Ian Richardson, Kitty Aldridge, Michael Kitchen, Colin Jeavons, Nicholas Farrell.
Who created or directed To Play the King?
To Play the King was developed and directed by Paul Seed.