Disraeli

• E1

  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.

  1978-09-05 · 60m
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• E2

  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.

  1978-09-12 · 60m
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• E3

  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.

  1978-09-19 · 60m
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• E4

  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.

  1978-09-26 · 60m
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Top cast

Ian McShane

Benjamin Disraeli

Rosemary Leach

Queen Victoria

Mary Peach

Mary Anne

David de Keyser

Baron de Rothschild

Antony Brown

Sir Robert Peel

Brendan Barry

Sir Stafford Northcote