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.
- Created by
- Derek Marlowe
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 10 episodes
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The series follows the careers and personal lives of four fictional British politicians, with each vying to become Prime Minister.
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Episode 1
Sep 30, 198651 min
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 representative; Charles Seymour, wealthy Conservative with a
- 2S1 E2
Episode 2
Oct 7, 198651 min
The Labour party retains power after the general election, and the MPs are promoted. However, private turmoil disrupts three of them. Seymour is arrested for drunk driving, Gould engages a prostitute with potentially ruinous results, and Fr
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Episode 3
Oct 14, 198648 min
Gould puts his career on the line when he insists the government will not devalue the pound. Kerslake confronts Gould about the economic rumors and gets offered a post that rankles Seymour, who, in turn, is invited to become a Whip but woul
- 4S1 E4
Episode 4
Oct 21, 198650 min
Kerslake is appointed to a high position in the new Conservative government, but changing boundary divisions imperil his seat. Seymour does everything within his power to ensure Kerslake loses his place, while further advancing his own inte
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Episode 5
Oct 28, 198649 min
The MPs face shifting personal and political climates. Seymour ruthlessly bargains for a spot on the board of his family's bank while also repairing his marriage. With the government changeover, Kerslake, nearing bankruptcy, must leave West
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Episode 6
Nov 4, 198651 min
The Labour party wins the general, and Kerslake accepts an offer to be the opposition's minister for education. However, Seymour plots financial ruin on the Kerslakes. Gould and Fraser also receive ministerial appointments, but the latter s
Starring
Tom Wilkinson
Raymond Gould
James Faulkner
Simon Kerslake
David Robb
Andrew Fraser
Jeremy Child
Charles Seymour
Joanna David
Elizabeth Kerslake
Jane Booker
Fiona Seymour
Clive Swift
Alec Pimkin
Anita Carey
Joyce Gould
Diana Hardcastle
Louise Fraser
- B
Basil Moss
Robert Atkinson
Linal Haft
Ronnie Nethercote
T.R. Bowen
Henry Lindsay
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch First Among Equals?
- First Among Equals is not currently listed on a streaming service in the US. Use the country picker on the page to check other markets.
- How many seasons of First Among Equals are there?
- First Among Equals has 1 season and 10 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of First Among Equals?
- First Among Equals has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on December 2, 1986.
- Who stars in First Among Equals?
- First Among Equals stars Tom Wilkinson, James Faulkner, David Robb, Jeremy Child, Joanna David.
