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House of Cards portrays the ruthless rise and manipulation within British politics during the 1990s. The series centers on Francis Urquhart, a Conservative politician expertly portrayed by Ian Richardson, whose calculated schemes and ambition dominate Westminster. It’s notable for its realistic depi...
State of Play is a British political thriller television series exploring corruption within the heart of Westminster. The story intertwines a journalist’s investigation into his death with revelations about powerful figures and clandestine operations. It's notable for its realistic portrayal of poli...
The television drama A Very British Coup explores a fictional scenario of espionage within the British government. Based on Chris Mullin’s novel, it depicts a purported MI5 operation aiming to destabilize a Labour Prime Minister in the 1980s. The story examines power dynamics and covert operations a...
Saint Edward the Confessor was an Anglo-Saxon monarch who ruled England from 1042 until his death in 1066. He commissioned the construction of Westminster Abbey, which was consecrated shortly before his passing, and was canonized as a saint by Pope Alexander III in 1161. His remains are enshrined in...
Secret State is a 2012 Channel 4 political thriller starring Gabriel Byrne, inspired by Chris Mullin's novel A Very British Coup.
