Disraeli: Portrait of a Romantic
1978 · ITV1 · 75 min · 1 season
S01E04 · The Chief 1872-1881
Wed, 27 Sept, 5:45 am
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.
About
Disraeli, the only person of Jewish lineage ever to hold prime-ministership of Britain, was also a well-known figure in Victorian literary and social circles, being a writer of some note. This series encompasses his personal life as well as his public life in a semi-fictional tale of passion, glory, greed and ambition.
Episodes
- E01
Dizzy
Wed, 6 Sept· 75 minAfter 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.
- E02
Mary Anne
Wed, 13 Sept· 75 minDisraeli 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.
- E03
The Great Game 1858-1872
Wed, 20 Sept· 75 minDisraeli'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.
- E04
The Chief 1872-1881
Wed, 27 Sept· 75 minDisraeli'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.
Cast
Ian McShane
Benjamin Disraeli
Rosemary Leach
Queen Victoria