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Disraeli (1978)
Disraeli is a British four part serial about the great statesman and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Benjamin Disraeli.
Writing:
Release Date:
Tue, Sep 05, 1978
Country: GB
Language: En
Runtime: 60
Country: GB
Language: En
Runtime: 60
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
Season 1:
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.
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.
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.
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.
