The Ambassador

1998 · 50m · TMDB 6.5/10 (4 votes)

Drama

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About The Ambassador

The Ambassador is a British television drama series produced by the BBC written by Hugh Costello.

The series starred Pauline Collins in the title role as Harriet Smith, the new British ambassador to Ireland and dealt with the personal and professional pressures in Harriet's life, as well as wider political themes.

Other notable cast members were Denis Lawson and Peter Egan.

Two series were made between 1998 and 1999.

Status
Ended
TMDB rating
6.5/10 from 4 votes
Seasons
2
Episodes
12

Seasons and episodes

The latest season with aired episodes is shown first. Specials are kept separate.

Latest aired season

Season 2

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S2 E150 min

The Road to Nowhere

Smith finds happiness with her new lover, Cochrane, but a break-in at her official residence forces her to make the hardest choice of her career.

TMDB 7.0/10 from 1 votes

S2 E250 min

Vacant Possession

Fearing a civil war, Smith enlists the help of her resident MI6 agent John Stone.

TMDB 7.0/10 from 1 votes

S2 E350 min

Cost Price

Ambassador Smith is torn between love and duty when Cochrane is kidnapped.

TMDB 7.0/10 from 1 votes

S2 E450 min

Unholy Alliance

When a British family enlists the embassy's help in recovering their son from a Dublin cult, Smith has to confront the charismatic cult leader Cornelius.

TMDB 7.0/10 from 1 votes

S2 E550 min

A Matter of Life and Death

Smith finds herself at the center of a political storm when a young British girl in an Irish prison asks for her help.

TMDB 8.0/10 from 1 votes

S2 E650 min

Getting Away with Murder

When Stephen Tyler is accused of murdering his wife, Ambassador Smith tries to help him.

TMDB 7.0/10 from 1 votes

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