House of Cards

Season: 1

Episode: 1

Part 1

Part 1

Air Date:18/11/1990

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.

Crew

Part 1

Name: Andrew Davies

Role: Writer

Department: Writing

Part 1

Name: Paul Seed

Role: Director

Department: Directing

Guest Stars

Part 1

Name: Angela Rippon

Character: Newsreader

Department: Acting

Part 1

Name: James Villiers

Character: Charles Collingridge

Department: Acting

Part 1

Name: John Arnatt

Character: Sir Jasper Grainger

Department: Acting

Part 1

Name: Sally Faulkner

Character: Junior Health Minister

Department: Acting

Part 1

Name: Kenny Ireland

Character: Ben Landress

Department: Acting

Part 1

Name: Damien Thomas

Character: Michael Samuels

Department: Acting

Part 1

Name: Christopher Owen

Character: McKenzie

Department: Acting

Part 1

Name: Kenneth Gilbert

Character: Harold Earle

Department: Acting

Part 1

Name: Raymond Mason

Character: Stoat

Department: Acting

Part 1

Name: Tommy Boyle

Character: Stephen Kendrick

Department: Acting

Part 1

Name: Robert Ashby

Character: Presenter

Department: Acting

Part 1

Name: Frank Williams

Character: Treasurer

Department: Acting

Part 1

Name: Jeff Nuttall

Character: Biggman

Department: Acting

Part 1

Name: David Blake Kelly

Character: Charles Goodman

Department: Acting

Part 1

Name: Colin Dudley

Character: Speaker

Department: Acting

Part 1

Name: Henrietta Voigts

Character: Secretary

Department: Acting

Part 1

Name: Tariq Yunus

Character: Jhabwala

Department: Acting

Part 1

Name: Gertan Klauber

Character: Blackhead

Department: Acting

Part 1

Name: Nadim Sawalha

Character: Bank Manager

Department: Acting

Part 1

Name: Michael Tomlinson

Character: Constable

Department: Acting

Part 1

Name: Alex Leppard

Character: Commissionaire

Department: Acting

Part 1

Name: Delaval Astley

Character: Political Secretary

Department: Acting

Episode: 2

Part 2

Part 2

Air Date:25/11/1990

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.

Crew

Part 2

Name: Andrew Davies

Role: Writer

Department: Writing

Part 2

Name: Paul Seed

Role: Director

Department: Directing

Guest Stars

Part 2

Name: James Villiers

Character: Charles Collingridge

Department: Acting

Part 2

Name: John Arnatt

Character: Sir Jasper Grainger

Department: Acting

Part 2

Name: Kenny Ireland

Character: Ben Landress

Department: Acting

Part 2

Name: Damien Thomas

Character: Michael Samuels

Department: Acting

Part 2

Name: John Hartley

Character: Greville Preston

Department: Acting

Part 2

Name: Peter Gale

Character: Political Secretary

Department: Acting

Part 2

Name: Geoffrey Bateman

Character: Interviewer

Department: Acting

Part 2

Name: Hugh Dickson

Character: Dr. Christian

Department: Acting

Part 2

Name: Richard Braine

Character: Kevin Spence

Department: Acting

Part 2

Name: Justine Francesca Glenton

Character: P.R. Girl

Department: Acting

Episode: 3

Part 3

Part 3

Air Date:02/12/1990

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.

Crew

Part 3

Name: Andrew Davies

Role: Writer

Department: Writing

Part 3

Name: Paul Seed

Role: Director

Department: Directing

Guest Stars

Part 3

Name: Angela Rippon

Character: Newsreader

Department: Acting

Part 3

Name: James Villiers

Character: Charles Collingridge

Department: Acting

Part 3

Name: Kenny Ireland

Character: Ben Landress

Department: Acting

Part 3

Name: Damien Thomas

Character: Michael Samuels

Department: Acting

Part 3

Name: Christopher Owen

Character: McKenzie

Department: Acting

Part 3

Name: Kenneth Gilbert

Character: Harold Earle

Department: Acting

Part 3

Name: John Hartley

Character: Greville Preston

Department: Acting

Part 3

Name: Hugh Dickson

Character: Dr. Christian

Department: Acting

Part 3

Name: Richard Braine

Character: Kevin Spence

Department: Acting

Part 3

Name: Bill Wallis

Character: Prestatyn Powell

Department: Acting

Part 3

Name: Subash Singh Pall

Character: Waiter

Department: Acting

Part 3

Name: Ian Collier

Character: Man at Clinic

Department: Acting

Part 3

Name: John Pirkis

Character: Young Man at No. 10 (as John Duval)

Department: Acting

Episode: 4

Part 4

Part 4

Air Date:09/12/1990

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.

Crew

Part 4

Name: Andrew Davies

Role: Writer

Department: Writing

Part 4

Name: Paul Seed

Role: Director

Department: Directing

Guest Stars

Part 4

Name: Damien Thomas

Character: Michael Samuels

Department: Acting

Part 4

Name: Christopher Owen

Character: McKenzie

Department: Acting

Part 4

Name: Kenneth Gilbert

Character: Harold Earle

Department: Acting

Part 4

Name: Tommy Boyle

Character: Stephen Kendrick

Department: Acting

Part 4

Name: Vivienne Ritchie

Character: Stephanie Woolton

Department: Acting

Part 4

Name: Eric Allan

Character: Adrian Shepherd

Department: Acting

Part 4

Name: Robin Wentworth

Character: Sir Humphrey Newlands

Department: Acting

Part 4

Name: Kenneth Hadley

Character: Chauffeur

Department: Acting

Part 4

Name: Janis Winters

Character: Mckenzie's Assistant (as Jan Winters)

Department: Acting