What are the best episodes of To Play the King?

The best rated episodes of To Play the King are: Part 1 - S1E1 rated 8.2

What are the worst episodes of To Play the King?

The lowest rated episodes of To Play the King are: Part 3 - S1E3 rated 8.1

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Nov 1993 - Dec 1993

7.4

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Best Episodes of To Play the King

Part 1
S1 Ep1
8.2
21st Nov 1993
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.

Worst Episodes of To Play the King

Part 3
S1 Ep3
8.1
5th Dec 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.

To Play the King Episode Guide

Part 1
S1 Ep1
8.2
21st Nov 1993
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.
Part 2
S1 Ep2
8.1
28th Nov 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.
Part 3
S1 Ep3
8.1
5th Dec 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.
Part 4
S1 Ep4
8.2
12th Dec 1993
Prime Minister Francis Urquhart gives the king an ultimatum that could change the course of the British monarchy.