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First Among Equals

7.019861 seasonTV SeriesDrama

A ten-part serial based on Jeffrey Archer's 1984 novel of the same name, which follows the careers and personal lives of a quartet of fictional Parliament members from 1964 to 1991, with each vying to become Prime Minister.

ProducersMervyn Watson·Richard Everitt

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Sep 30, 1986
E2
Episode 2
Oct 7, 1986
E3
Episode 3
Oct 14, 1986
E4
Episode 4
Oct 21, 1986
E5
Episode 5
Oct 28, 1986
E6
Episode 6
Nov 4, 1986
E7
Episode 7
Nov 11, 1986
E8
Episode 8
Nov 18, 1986
E9
Episode 9
Nov 25, 1986
E10
Episode 10
Dec 2, 1986

Cast

TWTom Wilkinson
Tom Wilkinson
Raymond Gould
JFJames Faulkner
James Faulkner
Simon Kerslake
DRDavid Robb
David Robb
Andrew Fraser
JCJeremy Child
Jeremy Child
Charles Seymour
JDJoanna David
Joanna David
Elizabeth Kerslake
JBJane Booker
Jane Booker
Fiona Seymour
CSClive Swift
Clive Swift
Alec Pimkin

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How many seasons are in First Among Equals?

First Among Equals has 1 season in total (10 episodes). The series concluded in 1986.

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Yes — all 10 episodes across 1 season of First Among Equals are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of First Among Equals?

No — First Among Equals ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

Is First Among Equals based on a book?

Yes — First Among Equals is based on a book or novel.