House of Cards
“He had Number 10 Downing Street in his hand!”
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About
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.
Cast
Ian Richardson
as Francis Urquhart
Susannah Harker
as Mattie Storin
Miles Anderson
as Roger O'Neill
Alphonsia Emmanuel
as Penny Guy
Malcolm Tierney
as Patrick Woolton
Diane Fletcher
as Elizabeth Urquhart
William Chubb
as John Krajewski
David Lyon
as Henry Collingridge
Isabelle Amyes
as Anne Collingridge
James Villiers
as Charles Collingridge
Christopher Owen
as Peter McKenzie
Damien Thomas
as Michael Samuels
Nicholas Selby
as Lord Billsborough
Kenny Ireland
as Ben Landless
Colin Jeavons
as Tim Stamper
Kenneth Gilbert
as Harold Earle
Seasons
Episodes
Miniseries
Part 1
Francis Urquhart is the perfect politician. Impeccably diplomatic, charming, admired, trusted and respected by all. He has faithfully served his party without question, but events are about to spark his ambition. When the long-standing Prime Minister dies, the hunt is on to find a replacement. Urquhart is a hard-line Conservative and believes in strong leadership. In his eyes, none of the choices measures up. Naturally, he keeps his opinions to himself, but as Party Whip, his support is valuable, and he is courted by all the candidates. He must tread warily, as supporting the loser could cost him his position. Supporting the winner, however, could land him a Cabinet position.
Part 2
The new Prime Minister, Collingridge, tells Urquhart that he is far too valuable in his current post to be offered a ministerial position. Urquhart is furious but hides his contempt of the man under his usual urbane smile. Collingridge, he believes, will not last long and perhaps something can be arranged to hasten his departure. Meanwhile, it might be a good idea to surreptitiously undermine the leader and start maneuvering in his own favor. And, as luck would have it, an inexperienced young journalist, Mattie Storin, is innocently hanging on his every word. He pretends to be helping her learn about Westminster politics, instead he uses her to leak damaging stories about his rivals. As the Party gathers for its annual conference, the scandals begin to break.
Part 3
Collingridge is in deep political trouble and he has no alternative but to step down as Prime Minister. Ironically, he still has great faith in Urquhart, whom he feels is the only man he can trust. However, as the scandals and leaked stories have gained momentum, political journalist Mattie Storin begins to suspect that Collingridge has been framed. But who is the culprit? By now, she is too emotionally involved with Urquhart (her loving “Daddy”) to realize how she has been used.
Part 4
Urquhart’s ruthless scheming has worked. As the leadership election looms, all his leading rivals have been discredited. But even though the obstacles in his way have been erased, there is still no guarantee of his winning. Meanwhile, by the process of reason and elimination, the truth is beginning to dawn on Mattie, though she can hardly bring herself to believe that “Daddy” is not what he seems. As for Urquhart, he has too much to lose now to let sentiment stand in his way. He will go to any lengths to prevent her, or anyone else, from finding out just what he has done to gain power.
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About House of Cards
“He had Number 10 Downing Street in his hand!”
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. Across 1 season and 4 episodes, originally airing on BBC One.
House of Cards Cast and Characters
The cast features Ian Richardson (as Francis Urquhart), Susannah Harker (as Mattie Storin), Miles Anderson (as Roger O'Neill), Alphonsia Emmanuel (as Penny Guy), and Malcolm Tierney (as Patrick Woolton). Their performances are a major reason House of Cards has built such a passionate audience.
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▶ Watch House of Cards NowWhy People Are Watching House of Cards
There's a reason House of Cards keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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House of Cards has 4 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is House of Cards good? What's the rating?
House of Cards holds a 8.1/10 rating based on 161 reviews — genuinely excellent.
Who is in the cast of House of Cards?
The main cast includes Ian Richardson, Susannah Harker, Miles Anderson, and Alphonsia Emmanuel, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
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House of Cards first aired in 1990.
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House of Cards currently has 1 season and a total of 4 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is House of Cards about?
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. It belongs to the War & Politics, Comedy, Drama genres.
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When was House of Cards first released?
House of Cards first premiered on November 18, 1990 (1990). The series has since concluded its run.
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