BBCs House of Cards Returns to KCET

WHO: Back by popular demand...and because most TV fans have likely watched the complete second season of Netflixs adaptation, BBCs iconic political thriller, House of Cards returns to KCET after airing for the first time on public television in 20 years last month.

WHAT: The original drama, set in Great Britain, starring prolific stage and screen actor Ian Richardson, explores the complex and maniacal political landscape of the country following Margaret Thatchers tenure.

Adapted by Andrew Davies from Michael Dobbs novel, House of Cards debuted on the BBC in 1990 to popular acclaim. The series, which consists of four, 60-minute episodes, follows protagonist Francis Urquhart (Ian Richardson), who is the chief whip of the Conservative party. When Margaret Thatcher resigns as leader, he remains neutral and after a general election where the conservatives are returned with a reduced majority, he fully expects the new Prime Minister, Henry Collingridge (David Lyon), to give him his just reward: a senior Cabinet post. When hes informed that he is to stay in his current position, he devises a plot to unseat Collingridge and ensure his own election as party leader and Prime Minister with encouragement from his wife, Elizabeth (Diane Fletcher).

The series is the basis for the critically acclaimed Netflix U.S. adaptation that has earned three Emmy awards.

WHEN: Monday nights, beginning March 3 - March 24, 2014

9 p.m.

CONTACT: Ayn Allen or Angelica Alumia

Aallen@kcet.org / aalumia@kcet.org

747-201-5886/ 747-201-5707

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