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Mary Peach | ||
Ian McShane | ||
John Carlisle | Gladstone | |
Rosemary Leach | Queen Victoria | |
Brewster Mason | ||
Renée Asherson | Lady Bradford | |
Brendan Barry | Sir Stafford Northcote | |
Frances Bennett | Lady Chesterfield | |
Rachel Bell | Clara | |
Antony Brown | Peel | |
David de Keyser | Baron de Rothschild | |
Mark Dignam | Lyndhurst | |
Patrick Drury | Montagu Corry | |
John Gregg | Lord Salisbury | |
Suzanna Hamilton | Princess Alexandra | |
Patricia Hodge | Rosina | |
Leigh Lawson | Count D'Orsay | |
Jenny Lipman | Sarah |
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Producer | Cecil Clarke
Lorna Mason |
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Writer | David Butler
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Musician | Wilfred Josephs
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Golden Globe winner Ian McShane (Deadwood, Sexy Beast) gives an acclaimed performance as the most colorful and flamboyant political figure of the 19th century. Heading a powerful British ensemble cast, he shines in the title role, capturing the charm, determination, and political brilliance that won the favor of Queen Victoria and eventually the nation. Initially mocked and ridiculed at his attempt to rise within British government, Benjamin Disraeli used his fame as a writer of scandalous novels and his charm with influential women to make remarkable strides in Parliament. He eventually becomes the first and only Jewish born Prime minister to serve in the history of Britain. Beautifully shot on location, and spanning five decades of Disraeli's life, this multiple-Emmy nominated, original miniseries is an engrossing portrait of one of Britain's most controversial leaders. |
Seen it: Yes 1 hr 0 mins 9/5/1978 1. Dizzy | ||
After not having much success as an author, young social gadfly Benjamin Disraeli decides to run for Parliament. He loses his first bid but is eventually elected as a Tory.
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Seen it: Yes 1 hr 0 mins 9/12/1978 2. Mary Anne | ||
Disraeli makes his presence felt as a member of Parliament and marries a wealthy widow named Mary Anne Lewis, but he's disappointed at continually being bypassed for a Cabinet position.
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Seen it: Yes 1 hr 0 mins 9/19/1978 3. The Great Game 1858-1872 | ||
Disraeli's stature in his party rises as he gains the favor of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. He also begins his great rivalry with Liberal leader Gladstone and sees his wife's health begin to deteriorate.
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Seen it: Yes 1 hr 0 mins 9/26/1978 4. The Chief 1872-1881 | ||
Disraeli's beloved wife, Mary Anne, passes away but he's elected party leader and steers the Conservatives to a landslide victory in the 1872 elections. As Prime Minister, Disraeli shows his greatness by implementing reforms at home and pursuing a successful foreign policy.
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