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The original drama about the corrupt and cynical world of British party politics. When charming Chief Whip Francis Urquhart is passed over for promotion by a new party leader, he hatches a dastardly plot to wreak revenge on each and every one of his colleagues. (1990)

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Francis Urquhart Ian Richardson
Mattie Storin Susannah Harker
Tim Stamper Colin Jeavons
Elizabeth Urquhart Diane Fletcher
Roger O'Neill Miles Anderson
Penny Guy Alphonsia Emmanuel
Writer Michael Dobbs
Writer Andrew Davies
Director Paul Seed

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