House of Cards

“He had Number 10 Downing Street in his hand!”

199055m / epWar & Politics · Comedy · Drama

First aired

November 18, 1990

8.1

TMDB Score

81% match · 170 votes

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S01 · E01

Part 1

Miniseries · Nov 18, 1990 · 58m

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Francis Urquhart is the perfect politician. Impeccably diplomatic, charming, admired, trusted and respected by all. He has faithfully served his party without question, but events are about to spark his ambition. When the long-standing Prime Minister dies, the hunt is on to find a replacement. Urquhart is a hard-line Conservative and believes in strong leadership. In his eyes, none of the choices measures up. Naturally, he keeps his opinions to himself, but as Party Whip, his support is valuable, and he is courted by all the candidates. He must tread warily, as supporting the loser could cost him his position. Supporting the winner, however, could land him a Cabinet position.

About the Series

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War & PoliticsComedyDrama

Synopsis

Frustrated at a new moderate Conservative government and deprived of a promotion to a senior position, chief whip Francis Urquhart prepares a meticulous plot to bring down the Prime Minister then to take his place.

CreatorAndrew Davies

First aired
November 18, 1990
Last aired
December 9, 1990
Seasons
1 season · 4 episodes
Status
Ended
Original language
English
Network
BBC One

Top Billed Cast

Ian Richardson

Ian Richardson

Francis Urquhart

Susannah Harker

Susannah Harker

Mattie Storin

Miles Anderson

Miles Anderson

Roger O'Neill

Alphonsia Emmanuel

Alphonsia Emmanuel

Penny Guy

Malcolm Tierney

Malcolm Tierney

Patrick Woolton

Diane Fletcher

Diane Fletcher

Elizabeth Urquhart

William Chubb

William Chubb

John Krajewski

DL

David Lyon

Henry Collingridge

IA

Isabelle Amyes

Anne Collingridge

James Villiers

James Villiers

Charles Collingridge

CO

Christopher Owen

Peter McKenzie

Damien Thomas

Damien Thomas

Michael Samuels

NS

Nicholas Selby

Lord Billsborough

Kenny Ireland

Kenny Ireland

Ben Landless

Colin Jeavons

Colin Jeavons

Tim Stamper

KG

Kenneth Gilbert

Harold Earle

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