House of Cards

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Ian Richardson Francis Urquhart

Susannah Harker Mattie Storin

Miles Anderson Roger O'Neill

Alphonsia Emmanuel Penny Guy

Malcolm Tierney Patrick Woolton