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Episode 3
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Adaptation of Michael Dobbs's satirical novel about corruption in British party politics. Urquhart's plans to undermine Collingridge reach their conclusion.
Andrew Davies's adaptation of Michael Dobbs's best-selling satirical novel about the corrupt and cynical world of British party politics. Urquhart's plans to undermine Collingridge reach their conclusion. But Mattie Storin continues to investigate the story, and Urquhart must decide how to stop her. (1990)
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Francis Urquhart | Ian Richardson |
| Mattie Storin | Susannah Harker |
| Tim Stamper | Colin Jeavons |
| Elizabeth Urquhart | Diane Fletcher |
| Roger O'Neill | Miles Anderson |
| Penny Guy | Alphonsia Emmanuel |
| Writer | Michael Dobbs |
| Writer | Andrew Davies |
| Director | Paul Seed |
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