The State Within is a six-part British television political thriller serial written and created by Lizzie Mickery and Daniel Percival, broadcast on BBC One from 2 November to 7 December 2006. After a plane explodes over Washington DC, panic begins to envelop the British embassy, and its ambassador to Washington, Mark Brydon, finds himself caught in a potentially damaging diplomatic incident.
Cast: Jason Isaacs, Ben Daniels, Eva Birthistle
Miniseries
6 episodes
1. Part 1After British terrorists blow up an American passenger airliner, ambassador Mark Brydon must do his best to repair relations between the US and UK.15CC57minNov 2, 2006
2. Part 2When the governor of Virginia detains British Muslims, Brydon offers them sanctuary at the British embassy.15CC57minNov 9, 2006
3. Part 3Jane must stop Luke's execution by convincing the pardon's board that their case against him is weak. Meanwhile, Gary Pritchard and his group of mercenaries target a 737.15CC57minNov 16, 2006
4. Part 4Brydon and Jane are unable to stop Luke's execution. Luke, however, leaves evidence that may lead to the biggest political scandal in history.15CC57minNov 23, 2006
5. Part 5Brydon is asked to resign after Eshan is assassinated. While the US comes closer to declaring war against Tyrgyztan, he's convinced that there's a conspiracy.15CC57minNov 30, 2006
6. Part 6Brydon works to uncover and expose the conspiracy that is propelling the United States to war with Tyrgyztan.15CC57minDec 7, 2006
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The State Within
The State Within is a six-part British television political thriller serial written and created by Lizzie Mickery and Daniel Percival, broadcast on BBC One from 2 November to 7 December 2006. After a plane explodes over Washington DC, panic begins to envelop the British embassy, and its ambassador to Washington, Mark Brydon, finds himself caught in a potentially damaging diplomatic incident.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Daniel Percival, Lizzie Mickery
- Studio
- BBC Film
Maturity rating
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