"Francis Urquhart" (Ian Richardson) is he now pretty unassailable as his Premiership welcomes a new King and he looks to establish some sort of legacy to eclipse even that of his inspirational predecessor. That opportunity comes when he involves the UK in negotiations to solve the problems on the island of Cyprus. This task has added poignancy for him as that's where he served in the army. It's the sudden defection of his foreign secretary (Paul Freeman) not just from his government but from his party that points to a chink in his armour. Instinctively, he is inclined to just swat this man away...