YMMV / Michael Dobbs

• Magnificent Bastard: Francis Urquhart plots, schemes, manipulates and backstabs his way up the political chain in the hopes of becoming Prime Minister, while remaining above suspicion among all of his colleagues. He exposes the scandals of rivals and supposed friends, manipulates others into doing his bidding and even resorts to outright murder to get his way. After becoming Prime Minister, he takes on the monarchy and is determined to remain in office longer than even Margaret Thatcher. Even after his assassination, his machinations have ensured he will be remembered as a beloved figure in British history.