Andrew Davies
Director
House of Cards (1990)
Specials
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.
Released Nov. 18, 1990
Episode 57 min
14+
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Production Companies: BBC
Network: BBC One
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
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S0E1 - Michael Dobbs Remembers... House of Cards
Author, politician and member of the House of Lords Michael Dobbs looks back on the TV drama that had 90s Britain hooked on political intrigue and infighting.
Nov. 16, 2022, midnight
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57 min/ep
231 min
Nov. 18, 1990
Dec. 9, 1990, midnight
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TV-14 / 14+
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