Farewell, Ian

I was sorry to hear of the death of actor, Ian Richardson, earlier today.

For those into politics and good television drama, Ian will be best known as the scheming Chief Whip, Francis Urquhart, in the BBC triology series 'The House of Cards' (followed by 'To Play the King' and 'The Final Cut').

I got the DVDs of these dramas last year and they are excellent television. People may recall that the series first came out during the end of the Thatcher era. Ian Richardson won a BAFTA award in 1991 for 'House of Cards'

I quite like the idea of the Chief Whip becoming Prime Minister!