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House of Cards - Episode 1

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 departs, 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.

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  • Originally Aired November 18, 1990
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-14
  • Network BBC One
  • On Other Sites IMDB
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  • Modified November 23, 2022 by
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Name Type Role
Andrew Davies Writer
Paul Seed Director