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House of Cards

1990 British television serial
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House of Cards is a 1990 British political thriller television serial in four episodes, set after the end of Margaret Thatcher's tenure as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. It was televised by the BBC from 18 November to 9 December 1990. Released to critical and popular acclaim for its writing, direction, and performances, it is considered one of the greatest British television shows ever made.

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Based on
House of Cards
by Michael Dobbs
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Written by
Andrew Davies
Michael Dobbs
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Directed by
Paul Seed
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Starring
Ian Richardson
Susannah Harker
Miles Anderson
Alphonsia Emmanuel
Malcolm Tierney
Diane Fletcher
Colin Jeavons
Damien Thomas
Kenneth Gilbert
David Lyon
Kenny Ireland
James Villiers
Isabelle Amyes
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Music by
Jim Parker
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Country of origin
United Kingdom
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Original language
English
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No. of episodes
4
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PRODUCTION

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Producer
Ken Riddington
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Running time
55 minutes
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Distributor
BBC
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RELEASE

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Original release
18 November (1990-11-18) –
9 December 1990 (1990-12-09)
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Followed by
To Play the King
The Final Cut
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