| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 215 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.. |
| Series |
Francis Urquhart ; v. 2
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| System Details |
DVD; mono. compatible; full screen (4:3) presentation. |
| Cast |
Ian Richardson, Michael Kitchen. |
| Note |
From the novel by Michael Dobbs. |
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Originally produced for British television in 1994 and broadcast in the U.S. on Masterpiece theatre. |
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Special features: Andrew Davies discusses the controversy surrounding To play the king with Sue Lawley on the BBC's Biteback ; Cast and crew biographies. |
| Summary |
Manipulative and corrupted English prime minister, Urquhart, has reached the pinnacle of power as the leader of his party, but the succession of a king opposed to his policies challenges Urquhart's authority. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| Language |
English dialogue; closed-captioned. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Urquhart, Francis (Fictitious character) -- Drama.
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Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1979-1997 -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Television mini-series -- Great Britain.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Seed, Paul.
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Richardson, Ian, 1934-2007.
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Kitchen, Michael.
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Davies, Andrew.
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Dobbs, Michael, 1950-
To play the king.
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British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service.
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WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.)
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| ISBN |
0790777622 |
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9780790777627 |
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0790777606 set |
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9780790777603 set |
| Standard No. |
794051176721 |
| Music No. |
E1767 BBC Video |
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