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Season 1

4 episodes · 5th September 1978

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Episodes

01 Dizzy still Dizzy Episode 15th September 1978 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. 02 Mary Anne still Mary Anne Episode 212th September 1978 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. 03 The Great Game 1858-1872 still The Great Game 1858-1872 Episode 319th September 1978 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. 04 The Chief 1872-1881 still The Chief 1872-1881 Episode 426th September 1978 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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Cast & Crew

01 Ian McShane profile Ian McShaneas Benjamin Disraeli 02 Rosemary Leach profile Rosemary Leachas Queen Victoria 03 Mary Peach profile Mary Peachas Mary Anne 04 David de Keyser profile David de Keyseras Baron de Rothschild
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