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Title: House of Cards (R2)

Crichton Kicks - June 4, 2004 10:34 PM (GMT)

Quoted from Region2 Project;

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House of Cards Trilogy
Includes House of Cards, To Play the King and The Final Cut

Ian Richardson, in his brilliant portrayal of Francis Urquhart - Chief Whip turned Prime Minister - stalks the corridors of power once again in one of the most talked about political dramas ever made, now available for the first time on DVD.

House of Cards is a delicious tale of greed, corruption and burning ambition. At its heart is a black-hearted villain with a smiling face, who shares his sardonic humour and innermost thoughts with the viewers.

Winner of several awards, including a BAFTA, an Emmy and Royal Television Society award, Andrew Davies' adaptation of Michael Dobbs' bestelling novel tells the story of Machiavellian monster Frances Urquhart as he schemes his way into 10 Downing Street by systematically demolishing all rivals, including the Prime Minster.

Urquhart is innocently aided by eager young journalist Mattie Storin (Susannah Harker) as he uses her to leak damaging stories to undermine anyone who stands in his way to the top. To Mattie, Urquhart is her "Daddy", a lover and a father-figure who is helping her in her career. A Daddy who has too much to lose if she ever stumbles across the truth.

With venomous charm, Urquhart invites viewers in on the plot to destroy each of his political rivals with the same deadly ease with which he shoots grouse on his ancestral estate. This tale of back-stabbing, skulduggery and corruption in high places has shades of a Shakespearean tragedy.

The DVD also features a commentary with Ian Richardson, Andrew Davies and Ken Riddington (Producer) on one episode from each series.

Release date: 12.07.04
Price: £34.99
Genre: Drama
Cat. number: BBCDVD1451
Cert: 15
Duration: 642 mins

Michelle - June 4, 2004 11:31 PM (GMT)

Thats good news. I always kinda wanted to watch this properly. My dad always used to watch it and I caught the odd bit of an episode. They looked good, but cos I'd missed a lot of it, I didn't want to get into it too much. Maybe another purchase beckons... :)

LoobiLou - June 4, 2004 11:51 PM (GMT)

I swear, after visiting this site everyone's credit cards start groaning :rolleyes:

Michelle - June 4, 2004 11:53 PM (GMT)

QUOTE (LoobiLou @ Jun 5 2004, 12:51 AM)

I swear, after visiting this site everyone's credit cards start groaning :rolleyes:

Tell me about it! :rolleyes:

Crichton Kicks - June 5, 2004 12:27 AM (GMT)

The ol' Credit Card will be under strain for sure, but this is one that's going to have to be bought I think :)

Ian Richardson was just so perfectly evil :lol:

Persephone - June 5, 2004 06:55 AM (GMT)

Tempting, although my Dad has the first 2 series on VHS, that I could always borrow.

I watched this when it was aired, totally evil :devil:

Crichton Kicks - June 5, 2004 11:02 AM (GMT)

QUOTE (Persephone @ Jun 5 2004, 07:55 AM)

Tempting, although my Dad has the first 2 series on VHS, that I could always borrow.

I watched this when it was aired, totally evil :devil:

I saw it originally with my Dad when it first aired, although I've never seen a repeat of it.

Persephone - June 5, 2004 11:12 AM (GMT)

They repeat it occasionally on one of the Sky channels, can't remember which. useful channel though, I managed to watch the entire 2 series of This Life, cos I missed loads when it was aired ;)

Michelle - June 5, 2004 12:40 PM (GMT)

QUOTE (Persephone @ Jun 5 2004, 12:12 PM)

They repeat it occasionally on one of the Sky channels, can't remember which. useful channel though, I managed to watch the entire 2 series of This Life, cos I missed loads when it was aired ;)

Speaking of This Life, what on earth happened to the re-run on BBC2? I missed This Life first time round, but caught most of them when they re-showed the first season a few months ago. So far, Season 2 hasnt been forthcoming. :(

Persephone - June 5, 2004 12:42 PM (GMT)

I didn't even know it was being repeated on BBC M, so I'm no help there I'm afraid :D

Michelle - June 5, 2004 12:56 PM (GMT)

QUOTE (Persephone @ Jun 5 2004, 01:42 PM)

I didn't even know it was being repeated on BBC M, so I'm no help there I'm afraid :D

Oh well, not to worry. I don't even think the second series has been released on dvd, so I can't go down that route either. Probably a good thing. ;)

Crichton Kicks - June 5, 2004 04:18 PM (GMT)

I never caught the first series of THIS LIFE, I came into it with the second season.

Another one to add to the DVD list :)

Number Six - June 5, 2004 05:30 PM (GMT)

QUOTE (Valhalla Sector @ Jun 5 2004, 02:27 AM)

The ol' Credit Card will be under strain for sure, but this is one that's going to have to be bought I think :)

Ian Richardson was just so perfectly evil :lol:

You may very well think that. I couldn't possibly comment :lol:

An old work colleague who's now an MP appears in it. Another reason to get it, just to give me laugh :lol:

Crichton Kicks - June 5, 2004 05:35 PM (GMT)

QUOTE (Number Six @ Jun 5 2004, 06:30 PM)

You may very well think that. I couldn't possibly comment :lol:

:lol: :lol:

The one line practically everyone can remember surely :)

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