The Final Cut (TV Mini Series)

Episode #1.4 (1995)

Ian Richardson: Francis Urquhart

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• Francis Urquhart : I have nothing to atone for. The Right Honourable gentleman has a very feeble grasp on the realities of life. Without the rule of law, without respect for the rule of law, we are nothing but beasts that want discourse of reason. It was necessary to restore the rule of law in Cyprus. This has been done. Of course we mourn the deaths of children, but the rule of law is, must be absolute.

• Francis Urquhart : [Looking at the statue of Margaret Thatcher]  I will outlast you. Six more days. I'm not done yet.

• Francis Urquhart : Forest fires are commonplace in that area. I know it well. I propose that we start one and under the guise of putting the fire out your chaps can take the lodge and release the hostages.

  General Gough : That is an extremely risky enterprise.

  Francis Urquhart : I am aware of that. Can it be done?

  General Gough : I don't recommend it, Prime Minister.

  Francis Urquhart : Do it.