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First Among Equals

Episode #1.7 (Season 1, Episode 7)
TV Episode | 49 min | Drama

Marital strife envelops two of the members, as Charles discovers his wife's infidelity and Raymond's wife meets his mistress. In the political realm, Simon's streak of success continues. With the Tories back in power, he is appointed ...See moreMarital strife envelops two of the members, as Charles discovers his wife's infidelity and Raymond's wife meets his mistress. In the political realm, Simon's streak of success continues. With the Tories back in power, he is appointed secretary of state for Northern Ireland. Written by Anonymous See less
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Director
Writers
Jeffrey Archer (novel) | Derek Marlowe (screenplay)
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Nov 11, 1986

Release date
Nov 11, 1986 (United Kingdom)
Awards
Series awards
3 nominations

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36 cast members
Name Known for
James Faulkner
Simon Kerslake Simon Kerslake   See fewer
Tom Wilkinson
Raymond Gould Raymond Gould   See fewer
Jeremy Child
Charles Seymour Charles Seymour   See fewer
David Robb
Andrew Fraser Andrew Fraser   See fewer
Joanna David
Elizabeth Kerslake Elizabeth Kerslake   See fewer
Diana Hardcastle
Louise Fraser Louise Fraser   See fewer
Anita Carey
Joyce Gould Joyce Gould   See fewer
Jane Booker
Fiona Seymour Fiona Seymour   See fewer
Toria Fuller
Kate Hamilton Kate Hamilton   See fewer
Richard Colson
Mr. Speaker Mr. Speaker   See fewer
Paola Dionisotti
Hilary Turner Hilary Turner   See fewer
Jonathan Adams
Kenneth Hollander Kenneth Hollander   See fewer
Richard Cordery
Miles Thompson Miles Thompson   See fewer
Robert McIntosh
Stuart Grey Stuart Grey   See fewer
John Burgess
Shadow Chancellor Shadow Chancellor   See fewer
John Fortune
Clive Reynolds Clive Reynolds   See fewer
Susie Cunningham
Heather Heather   See fewer
Ashley Barker
Leeds Taxi Driver Leeds Taxi Driver   See fewer
Barry Lowe
Stan Fulton Stan Fulton   See fewer
Harry Burton
Peter Kerslake Peter Kerslake   See fewer
Simon Williams
Alexander Dalglish Alexander Dalglish   See fewer
John Taylor
Chairman of Ways and Means Chairman of Ways and Means   See fewer
Roger Nott
Owen Jenkins (as Roger Knott) Owen Jenkins (as Roger Knott)   See fewer
Geoffrey Hinsliff
Albert Channing Albert Channing   See fewer
Roy Purkis
Master Carver Master Carver   See fewer
Linal Haft
Ronnie Nethercote Ronnie Nethercote   See fewer
Heather Emmanuel
Spanish Maid Spanish Maid   See fewer
Joss Buckley
BBC Radio Technician BBC Radio Technician   See fewer
Clive Swift
Alec Pimkin Alec Pimkin   See fewer
My Lan Ngo
Clare Fraser Clare Fraser   See fewer
Harriet Bagnall
Amanda Wallace Amanda Wallace   See fewer
Basil Moss
Robert Atkinson Robert Atkinson   See fewer
Anthony Higginson
Stephen Codrington Stephen Codrington   See fewer
Peter Wheeler
TV Reporter TV Reporter   See fewer
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