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To Play the King

7.819931 seasonTV SeriesDramaComedyWar & Politics

Francis Urquhart's survival at the top is threatened by the new king's populist agenda.

DirectorPaul Seed
WritersAndrew Davies·Michael Dobbs
ProducersRebecca Eaton·Ken Riddington

Where to watch

Not available in Canada
Streaming in 2 other countries

To Play the King isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in United Kingdom, United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Part 1
Nov 21, 1993 8.6
E2
Part 2
Nov 28, 1993 8.3
E3
Part 3
Dec 5, 1993 8.7
E4
Part 4
Dec 12, 1993 8.8

Cast · Directed by Paul Seed

IRIan Richardson
Ian Richardson
Francis Urquhart
KAKitty Aldridge
Kitty Aldridge
Sarah Harding
MKMichael Kitchen
Michael Kitchen
The King
CJColin Jeavons
Colin Jeavons
Tim Stamper
NFNicholas Farrell
Nicholas Farrell
David Mycroft
RKRowena King
Rowena King
Chloe Carmichael
DFDiane Fletcher
Diane Fletcher
Elizabeth Urquhart
EHErika Hoffman
Erika Hoffman
The Lady
DRDavid Ryall
David Ryall
Sir Bruce Bullerby
BSBernice Stegers
Bernice Stegers
Princess Charlotte
NBNick Brimble
Nick Brimble
Corder
JFJack Fortune
Jack Fortune
Ken Charterhouse

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To Play the King — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams To Play the King?

To Play the King isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in United Kingdom and United States. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is To Play the King on Netflix?

No, To Play the King is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is To Play the King on Amazon Prime Video?

No, To Play the King isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch To Play the King for free?

To Play the King isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

How many seasons are in To Play the King?

To Play the King has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 1993.

Are all episodes of To Play the King out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of To Play the King are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of To Play the King?

No — To Play the King ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

What book is To Play the King based on?

To Play the King is based on To Play the King by Michael Dobbs.