Disraeli: Portrait of a Romantic

Season

1978

UK

7.6

A penetrating look at one of British history's most enigmatic and controversial figure, Benjamin Disraeli--a dandy, womanizer and a Jew.

Episode List

S1 • E1

Dizzy

During the Regency Period young, ambitious novelist Benjamin Disraeli has more success in the boudoir than in his attempts to be elected to Parliament.

S1 • E2

Mary Anne

Disraeli begins his early career as a Conservative and marries the widow of his friend and mentor, 13 years his senior.

S1 • E3

The Great Game 1858-1872

Disraeli rises to power in the Conservative Party and builds a close relationship with the Queen as Mary Anne's health begins to deteriorate.

S1 • E4

The Chief 1872-1881

Disraeli leads Britain as Prime Minister and favourite of the Queen as he protects British interests in the Suez Canal and the Balkans.

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Cast

Ian McShane

Benjamin Disraeli

Rosemary Leach

Queen Victoria

Mary Peach

Mary Anne

Brett Usher

Edward Lytton Bulwer

John Carlisle

W.E. Gladstone

Jeremy Clyde

Lord John Manners

Brewster Mason

Prince Bismarck

David de Keyser

Baron de Rothschild

David Wood

Lord Derby

John Gregg

Lord Salisbury