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First Among Equals

Episode #1.9 (Season 1, Episode 9)
TV Episode | 51 min | Drama

When Libyan dissidents capture a British navy vessel, the government scrambles to find a solution to the crisis. As foreign secretary, Charles champions a diplomatic approach; Simon, the defense minister, opts for a more dangerous but ...See moreWhen Libyan dissidents capture a British navy vessel, the government scrambles to find a solution to the crisis. As foreign secretary, Charles champions a diplomatic approach; Simon, the defense minister, opts for a more dangerous but decisive military course. Raymond's inquiry into the event earns him notice, and Andrew ascends to the leadership of the Social Democratic Party. 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 25, 1986

Release date
Nov 25, 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
David Robb
Andrew Fraser Andrew Fraser   See fewer
Tom Wilkinson
Raymond Gould Raymond Gould   See fewer
Jeremy Child
Charles Seymour Charles Seymour   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
Kim Bch Ngo
Clare Fraser (as Kim Bich Ngo) Clare Fraser (as Kim Bich Ngo)   See fewer
John Graham-Davies
Radio Announcer Radio Announcer   See fewer
Frank Williams
Mr. Speaker Mr. Speaker   See fewer
Paola Dionisotti
Hilary Turner Hilary Turner   See fewer
Basil Moss
Robert Atkinson Robert Atkinson   See fewer
Roger Nott
Owen Jenkins Owen Jenkins   See fewer
Tony Steedman
Leslie Anderson Leslie Anderson   See fewer
Tony Mathews
Permanent Secretary Permanent Secretary   See fewer
Joan Bakewell
TV Interviewer TV Interviewer   See fewer
Gordon Honeycombe
TV Interviewer TV Interviewer   See fewer
Donald Douglas
Sir Philip Alexander Sir Philip Alexander   See fewer
Alan Cody
Jack Bayliss Jack Bayliss   See fewer
Graham Colclough
Conference Chairman Conference Chairman   See fewer
Barry Lowe
Stan Fulton Stan Fulton   See fewer
Brian Stephens
Norman Edwards Norman Edwards   See fewer
Toria Fuller
Kate Hamilton Kate Hamilton   See fewer
Clive Swift
Alec Pimkin Alec Pimkin   See fewer
Kaveh Javvi
Harry Seymour Harry Seymour   See fewer
Geoffrey Banks
Headmaster Headmaster   See fewer
Liz Stooke
Juliet Juliet   See fewer
John Fortune
Clive Reynolds Clive Reynolds   See fewer
Linal Haft
Ronnie Nethercote Ronnie Nethercote   See fewer
Bernard Brown
Chairman 1922 Committee Chairman 1922 Committee   See fewer
Simon Williams
Alexander Dalglish Alexander Dalglish   See fewer
Alan Meadows
Denis Carson Denis Carson   See fewer
Roger Rowland
Robin Oakley Robin Oakley   See fewer
Allan Hargreaves
ITN Reporter ITN Reporter   See fewer
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