Number 10
Drama series about the private lives of seven British prime ministers who lived in Number 10 Downing Street between the 1780s and the 1920s: William Pitt the Younger, the Duke of Wellington (Arthur Wellesley), Benjamin Disraeli, William Ewart Gladstone, David Lloyd-George, Herbert Henry Asquith and James Ramsay MacDonald.
- 1983-1983
- 1 season
- Acorn Media Group
- Documentary, Drama, Action & Adventure
Drama series about the private lives of seven British prime ministers who lived in Number 10 Downing Street between the 1780s and the 1920s: William Pitt the Younger, the Duke of Wellington (Arthur Wellesley), Benjamin Disraeli, William Ewart Gladstone, David Lloyd-George, Herbert Henry Asquith and James Ramsay MacDonald.
Season 1 Episode Guide
7 Episodes 1983
Episode 1
Old Glad Eyes
In 1882 Prime Minister Gladstone is inviting prostitutes off the street, attempting to recruit them away from their sordid profession. His cabinet fear for his safety and that his actions may bring down his government.
Episode 2
Underdog
In 1924 James Ramsay MacDonald is the first Prime Minister from the Labour Party. Due to his pro-Left stance and modest personal income, he and his daughter must face challenges that no predecessor had ever experienced.
Episode 3
A Woman of Style
In 1911, David Lloyd George, in the position to become Prime Minister, takes a fancy to a young personal secretary. What is his loyal wife to do when war comes and she finds out about the affair?
Episode 4
The Iron Duke
Despite the Duke of Wellington's enormous popularity, he incurs the nation's wrath by appearing to sympathise with the Irish Catholics. His reputation is also damaged by rumours of his friendship with Harriet Arbuthnot.
Episode 5
The Asquiths
Sun, Mar 13, 1983
Herbert Henry Asquith fights to reduce the power of the House of Lords.
Episode 6
Dizzy
Benjamin Disraeli, the master diplomat and favourite of Queen Victoria, at the age of seventy-three entertains beautiful and aristocratic sisters at Number 10.
Episode 7
Bloodline
From childhood, young William Pitt is groomed by his affectionate but tormented father for the highest job in British public life. Unfortunately, he has inherited more than a great name.