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To Play the King

7.919931 season15TV SeriesDramaComedyWar & Politics

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

DirectorPaul Seed
WritersAndrew Davies·Michael Dobbs
ProducersMichael Wearing·Rebecca Eaton

Where to watch

Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Part 1
Nov 21, 1993 8.5
E2
Part 2
Nov 28, 1993 8.2
E3
Part 3
Dec 5, 1993 8.7
E4
Part 4
Dec 12, 1993 8.9

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 subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is To Play the King on Netflix?

No, To Play the King is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Is To Play the King on Amazon Prime Video?

To Play the King isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch To Play the King for free?

To Play the King isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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.