First Among Equals

  • : 1986
  • : 10
  • : 0
  • ITV Granada
  • Drama Mini-series

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Episode One
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30, 1986
Four newly elected MPs take their seats in the government: Andrew Fraser, Scottish Labour member, whose father was a Conservative MP; Raymond Gould, middle class lawyer and Labour .. show full overview
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Episode Two
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07, 1986
The Labour party retains power after the general election, and the four MPs get promoted up the political ladder. However, private turmoil disrupts the careers of three of them. Charles .. show full overview
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Episode Three
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14, 1986
Raymond puts his career on the line when he insists the government will not devalue the pound. Simon confronts Raymond about the economic rumors and gets offered a post that rankles .. show full overview
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Episode Four
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21, 1986
Simon is appointed to a high position in the new Conservative government, but changing boundary divisions imperil his seat. Charles does everything within his power to ensure Simon loses his place, while further advancing his own interests.
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Episode Five
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28, 1986
The four MPs face shifting personal and political climates. Charles ruthlessly bargains for a spot on the board of his family's bank while also repairing his marriage. With the .. show full overview
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Episode Six
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04, 1986
The Labour party wins the general election, and Simon accepts an offer to be the opposition's minister for education. However, Charles plots to bring financial ruin to the Kerslakes. .. show full overview
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Episode Seven
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11, 1986
Marital strife envelops two of the members, as Charles discovers his wife's infidelity and Raymond's wife meets his mistress. In the political realm, Simon's streak of success continues. .. show full overview
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Episode Eight
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18, 1986
Simon endures constant surveillance and threats to his life in Northern Ireland. Andrew experiences drama of his own as changes within his party threaten his political future. Meanwhile, .. show full overview
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Episode Nine
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25, 1986
When Libyan dissidents capture a British navy vessel, the government scrambles to find a solution to the crisis. As foreign secretary, Charles champions a diplomatic approach; Simon, the .. show full overview
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Episode Ten
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02, 1986
Simon and Charles battle to be leader of the Conservative party, but one of them suffers a blow that changes his perspective on politics. A general election is called and two of the MPs .. show full overview

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