Disraeli

Total Seasons :1Total Episodes : 4

Disraeli is a British four part serial about the great statesman and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Benjamin Disraeli.

Episodes(4)

Dizzy

1. Dizzy

After 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.

Air Date : 1978-09-05

Mary Anne

2. Mary Anne

Disraeli 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.

Air Date : 1978-09-12

The Great Game 1858-1872

3. The Great Game 1858-1872

Disraeli'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.

Air Date : 1978-09-19

The Chief 1872-1881

4. The Chief 1872-1881

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.

Air Date : 1978-09-26