Disraeli: Portrait of a Romantic

1978 NR 1h 00m 7.7

A penetrating look at one of British history's most enigmatic and controversial figure, Benjamin Disraeli--a dandy, womanizer and a Jew.

Lavish political drama. A penetrating look at one of British history's most enigmatic and controversial figure, Benjamin Disraeli--a dandy, a womanizer and a Jew. Taking his seat in Parliament at the age of 32, Disraeli (Ian McShane) is nearly laughed out of the house by his rival Gladstone, and thus begins an animosity spanning over 50 years.

Disraeli: Portrait of a Romantic background

Episodes:

Episode 1 Dizzy

1. Dizzy

Aired: Sep 5, 1978

During the Regency Period young, ambitious novelist Benjamin Disreali has mor...

Episode 2 Mary Anne

2. Mary Anne

Aired: Sep 12, 1978

Disreali begins his early career as a Conservative and marries the widow of h...

Episode 4 The Chief 1872-1881

4. The Chief 1872-1881

Aired: Sep 26, 1978

Disreali leads Britain as Prime minister and favorite of the Queen as he prot...

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Current Status: Ended

Network: ITV1

Genres: Drama, History, Biography