A scheming politician plots his ruthless rise to power through the ranks of his political party in this British television miniseries based on the best-selling trilogy by Michael Dobbs. The first installment in the "House of Cards" trilogy, followed by "To Play the King" and "The Final Cut."

Set in Britain's Houses of Parliament, this political satire follows the career of a ruthless M.P. whose election campaign has been plagued by a number of mysterious deaths. The politician's scheming knows no bounds, and he manages to ensnare a member of the royal family in his quest for power.

This series was controversial in Britain for its close depiction of Prince Charles' actual life.

Prequel to "To Play the King" (1994).

Ian Richardson: Scottish Character Actor