Season 1
4 episodes · Sep 5, 1978
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- S1E1
Dizzy
Sep 5, 197860mAfter 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.
- S1E2
Mary Anne
Sep 12, 197860mDisraeli 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.
- S1E3
The Great Game 1858-1872
Sep 19, 197860mDisraeli'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.
- S1E4
The Chief 1872-1881
Sep 26, 197860mDisraeli'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.