Disraeli: Portrait of a Romantic

Name: Disraeli: Portrait of a Romantic
Released: 1978-09-05T00:00:00.000Z

TV Show · Drama

Four-part dramatised biography of famed 19th century British statesman Benjamin Disraeli - a dandy, a womaniser and a Jew. Starring Ian McShane in the title role and Rosemary Leach as Queen Victoria.

1978 · 1h 4m

EPISODE 1

Dizzy

During the Regency Period young, ambitious novelist Benjamin Disreali has more success in the boudoir than in his attempts to be elected to Parliament.
EPISODE 2

Mary Anne

Disreali begins his early career as a Conservative and marries the widow of his friend and mentor, 13 years his senior.
EPISODE 3

The Great Game

Disreali rises to power in the Coservative Party and builds a close relationship with the Queen as Mary Anne's health begins to deteriorate.
EPISODE 4

The Chief

Disreali leads Britain as Prime minister and favorite of the Queen as he protects British interests in the Suez Canal and the Balkans.

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