Episode guide
The Final Cut: Miniseries
4 episodes · first aired Nov 5, 1995
Seasoned politician Francis Urquhart tries to establish his legacy before retirement by negotiating an end to the Cyprus, but the island hides secrets from his past that could destroy him.
- 1 Part 1 Nov 5, 1995 · 52m Approaching his 65th birthday, PM Francis Urquhart begins to see the end of his career. Not that he has the intention of resigning anytime soon. He does however hope to establish a legacy…
- 2 Part 2 Nov 12, 1995 · 53m Having sacked his Parliamentary Private Secretary, Urquhart casts about for a replacement. At the suggestion of Geoffrey Booza Pitt he gives serious consideration to backbench MP Claire…
- 3 Part 3 Nov 19, 1995 · 54m Having resigned as Foreign Secretary, Makepeace launches a blistering attack in the House of Commons directed not only at the government in general but at the Prime Minister in particular…
- 4 Part 4 Nov 26, 1995 · 54m Not having secured enough votes on the first ballot to retain the party leadership, Urquhart plots to not only keep him in place as PM but to win the next general election. He is desperate…