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The Final Cut

1995 · 45m per ep · 15 · English · United Kingdom

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.

7.6(52 reviews)

3.4733% popularity

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Details

First air date: Nov 5, 1995
Last air date: Nov 26, 1995
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 4
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Network / platform: BBC One
Creator / showrunner: Andrew Davies
Certification: 15
Production companies: BBC, GBH

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Keywords

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Seasons & episodes

Miniseries

1995 · 4 episodes

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.

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Cast

Ian Richardson

Francis Urquhart

Diane Fletcher

Elizabeth Urquhart

Paul Freeman

Tom Makepeace

Isla Blair

Claire Carlsen

Nickolas Grace

Geoffrey Booza Pitt

Glyn Grain

Rayner

Nick Brimble

Corder

Dorothy Vernon

Speaker

Andrew Seear

Wolfin

Peter Symonds

Polecutt

Yolanda Vazquez

Maria Passolides

David Ryall

Sir Bruce Bullerby

John Rowe

Sir Clive Watling

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Reviews & ratings

7.6

52 community reviews

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Alex Rivera6.6/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
JK
Jordan Kim7.6/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
SP
Sam Patel8.6/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee6.6/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong7.6/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
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