First Among Equals

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.

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Status

Ended

Original Name

First Among Equals

First Air Date

September 30, 1986

Last Air Date

December 2, 1986

Seasons

Episodes

Language

English

Production Companies

Granada Television ITV

Networks

ITV1

S01E10

Episode 10

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 are in the running for prime minister--with the third holding the deciding vote.

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