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The Final Cut

The Final Cut

19957.61 Season4 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Urquhart aims to secure his legacy on the international stage, but faces threats both from abroad and closer to home.

Created by Andrew Davies
Written by Andrew Davies, Michael Dobbs
Produced by Ken Riddington
NetworksBBC One

Top Cast

Ian Richardson

Ian Richardson

Francis Urquhart

Diane Fletcher

Diane Fletcher

Elizabeth Urquhart

Paul Freeman

Paul Freeman

Tom Makepeace

Isla Blair

Isla Blair

Claire Carlsen

Nickolas Grace

Nickolas Grace

Geoffrey Booza Pitt

Glyn Grain

Glyn Grain

Rayner

Nick Brimble

Nick Brimble

Corder

Themes & Keywords

prime ministerminiseriespolitical thrillerhouse of commonshouse of cards

About The Final Cut

The Final Cut is a drama, comedy, war & politics series that first aired in 1995 exploring themes of prime minister, miniseries, political thriller, house of commons, house of cards. Created by Andrew Davies, it stars Ian Richardson, Diane Fletcher, Paul Freeman. Urquhart aims to secure his legacy on the international stage, but faces threats both from abroad and closer to home.

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