House of Cards - the Sir Francis Urquhart trilogy
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About the House of Cards trilogy
In House of Cards Frances, later Sir Francis, Urquhart is introduced to us as the Chief Whip whose job is to keep all the MPs for his party in line. When he fails to get a cabinet promotion during a reshuffle, Francis decides to use all the information he is privy to and obtain a higher promotion for himself. The further episodes in the trilogy chronicle his further rise to power, and eventual place in history.
When the "House of Cards" trilogy is mentioned, most think of the series and the brilliant portrayal of Urquhart by Ian Richardson, which is what this lens focuses on. The books go in quite another direction, as mentioned below.
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Contents
The series about Sir Francis Urquhart
“You might very well think that; I couldn't possibly comment”
House of Cards
The beginning of Francis Urquhart's career
"Beware an old man in a hurry..."
Francis Urqhuart
House of Cards Trilogy, Vol. 1 - House of Cards
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The start of the Machiavellian politician's rise, and rise, through devious skullduggery.
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“"He wants to be of use. He has a conscience. He wants to con-tri-bute" - Urquhart on the new king”
To Play the King
A new King spells trouble for the PM
The royals in the series are obviously modelled on the public perceptions of the Windsor family. However special mention must go to Michael Kitchen, who manages to make the King a man of dignity and compassion, while also being someone believably capable of standing up to the devious Urquhart.
House of Cards Trilogy, Vol. 2 - To Play the King
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The Final Cut
The end of an era
He turns to Cyprus and Turkey, trying to broker a peace accord. However, he has his own dark past on the island; a secret and a history long buried, that could rise up and destroy him.
The Final Cut provides a memorable end to the series, and an unforgettable conclusion to the career and character of Sir Francis Urquhart.
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House of Cards intro video
The original series intro
Where it all started...
Video on Demand (US Only)
The House of Cards trilogy on video on demand.
“"This is an act of mercy...truly" - Urquhart”
The Books
"House of Cards", "To Play the King" and "The Final Cut"
As he says in his foreword, after writing House of Cards, Micheal Dobbs optioned the rights to the BBC. He was quite surprised when they changed the ending, and more when they came back requesting a sequel. Therefore he wrote "To play the King" where once again, Francis Urquhart loses, and once again the TV producers refused to kill off the character.
Only the Final Cut has similar endings in both book and series, and it is a truly memorable exit for a memorable character and series.
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The three stand alone titles can also be purchased, if you need to complete a set.
“What I prefer, of course, is that he'd give up thinking all together. Kings aren't supposed to think”
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