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First Among Equals

1519861 seasonDerek Marlowe
IMDb 8.4

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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.

Drama
Based On Novel Or Book1970sPrime MinisterParliamentPeriod DramaBritish Politics1980s1960s1990s

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What is First Among Equals (1986) about?

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.

Who stars in First Among Equals?

First Among Equals stars Tom Wilkinson (Raymond Gould), James Faulkner (Simon Kerslake), David Robb (Andrew Fraser), Jeremy Child (Charles Seymour), Joanna David (Elizabeth Kerslake). The series was created by Derek Marlowe.

How many seasons does First Among Equals have?

First Among Equals has 1 seasons. There are 10 episodes in total.

Is First Among Equals worth watching?

First Among Equals holds an IMDb rating of 8.4/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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