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To Play the King – House of Cards Trilogy

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Francis Urquhart will stop at nothing to become prime minister.
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Tony Scott Variety Apr 9, 2019
It isn't pretty, but it's irresistible, and it's good to have reliably double-dealing F.U. back. Go to Full Review John J. O'Connor New York Times Apr 9, 2019
Despite Mr. Richardson's superb performance, Francis has now been stretched to the breaking point. The plausibility of a British Prime Minister as murderer has its limits. Go to Full Review David Hiltbrand People Magazine Apr 9, 2019
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In this scintillating sequel to House of Cards, Urquhart (played once again with brilliant sangfroid by Ian Richardson) is firmly entrenched as Britain's prime minister. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Ian Richardson

Actor

Michael Kitchen

Actor

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 21, 1993 Episode 1 A new king (Michael Kitchen) alarms Prime Minister Francis Urquhart (Ian Richardson) in the sequel to "House of Cards." Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 28, 1993 Episode 2 Pollster Sarah Harding (Kitty Aldridge) questions Urquhart's motives when he calls a general election. Details Episode 3 Aired Dec 5, 1993 Episode 3 The king (Michael Kitchen) reveals to the public his opinion about the prime minister's social policies. Details Episode 4 Aired Dec 12, 1993 Episode 4 Elizabeth (Diane Fletcher) advises her husband as the election nears; Mycroft (Nicholas Farrell) resigns when his secret is learned. Details
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Season Info

Network
BBC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Nov 21, 1993
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