Francis Urquhart's survival at the top is threatened by the new king's populist agenda.

Ian Richardsonas Francis Urquhart
Kitty Aldridgeas Sarah Harding
Michael Kitchenas The King
Colin Jeavonsas Tim Stamper
Nicholas Farrellas David Mycroft
Rowena Kingas Chloe Carmichael
Diane Fletcheras Elizabeth Urquhart
Erika Hoffmanas The Lady
David Ryallas Sir Bruce Bullerby
Bernice Stegersas Princess Charlotte
Andrew Davies
Michael Dobbs