Top billed cast

1. 

   Ian Richardson

   Francis Urquhart

2. 

   Diane Fletcher

   Elizabeth Urquhart

3. 

   Paul Freeman

   Tom Makepeace

4. 

   Isla Blair

   Claire Carlsen

5. 

   Nickolas Grace

   Geoffrey Booza Pitt

6. 

   Glyn Grain

   Rayner

7. 

   Nick Brimble

   Corder

8. 

   Dorothy Vernon

   Speaker

9. 

   Andrew Seear

   Wolfin

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Season 1

1995 | 4 Episodes

Seasoned politician Francis Urquhart tries to establish his legacy before retirement by negotiating an end to the Cyprus, but the island hides secrets from his past that could destroy him.

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A review by CinemaSerf

Written by CinemaSerf on 2024-06-05

"Francis Urquhart" (Ian Richardson) is he now pretty unassailable as his Premiership welcomes a new King and he looks to establish some sort of legacy to eclipse even that of his inspirational predecessor. That opportunity comes when he involves the UK in negotiations to solve the problems on the island of Cyprus. This task has added poignancy for him as that's where he served in the army. It's the sudden defection of his foreign secretary (Paul Freeman) not just from his government but from his party that points to a chink in his armour. Instinctively, he is inclined to just swat this man awa...read the rest

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Status
Ended

Original Language
English

Original Name
The Final Cut

Keywords

• prime minister
• miniseries
• political thriller
• house of commons
• house of cards