The Pallisers

The Prime Minister (2)

Directed by Ronald Wilson
S1 • E21    Jun 8, 1974    50m
We open at a reception where we see that it will be Glencora's ability that keeps the coalition together by smoothing over any feelings that Platagenet's natural indifference may ruffle.

Silverbridge (the son) is to be sent on the grand tour of the continent, but before then his friend Frank's stay is cut short when it is found that he is paying too much attention to Mary. Lopez charms Glencora into assisting him in his plans. She even hints that that Silverbridge (the seat in the House of Commons)may come his way. Sir Orlando Drought, the main Conservative in Plantagenet's coalition, begins to push for his own plans. He, later, asks to have his nephew given the seat at Silverbridge. The Duke refuses outright. When Glencora asks the same for Lopez he again refuses. She circumvents him by going directly to Mr Sprout (one of the prominent men in Silverbridge) which, only makes things worse. Everett is attacked after leaving the Liberals Club and Lopez saves him which gives him an i

Where to Watch The Pallisers - S1 • E21

  • Philip LathamPlantagenet Palliser
  • Susan HampshireLady Glencora M'Cluskie
  • Barbara MurrayMarie Finn
  • Moray WatsonBarrington Erle
  • Donald PickeringDolly Longstaffe
  • Roger LiveseyDuke of St Bungay
  • Anthony AndrewsEarl of Silverbridge
  • Jeremy IronsFrank Tregear
  • Stuart WilsonFerdinand Lopez
  • Sheila RuskinEmily Lopez
  • Brewster MasonAbel Wharton
  • Basil DignamSir Orlando Drought
  • David RyallSextus Parker
  • Gareth ForwoodEverett Wharton
  • Ronald WilsonDirector

 

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