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The State Within

BBC One Ended Drama • Thriller

1 Season · 6 Episodes · Premiered September 26, 1969 · Ended December 7, 2006

Nothing is what it first appears...Sir Mark Brydon is the British Ambassador to Washington, who finds himself at the centre of a terrifying conspiracy that could bring down Western Government.As Mark the Ambassador fights to prevent a looming war, Mark the man is faced with a terrible dilemma. In a world of high stakes where manipulation of information means ultimate power – who can Brydon trust? As Mark slowly realises that he's being played by an invisible puppeteer, he cannot even begin to imagine where the conspiracy ends.At what point do you sacrifice the truth for the sake of your nation? At what point do you sacrifice your nation for the truth?

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

6 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Thu, Nov 2 2006 9:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min
A British man on death row fights for his life, a terrible explosion tears apart the alliance between Britain and America, and a group of British mercenaries lays a trail of destruction.
E02
Episode 2
Thu, Nov 9 2006 9:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min
Mark lobbies for a change of policy in Virginia, where British civilians are being apprehended, but faces opposition from Lynne Warner.
E03
Episode 3
Thu, Nov 16 2006 9:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min
As Washington witnesses an evening of sickening violence, Mark attempts to resolve the crisis.
E04
Episode 4
Thu, Nov 23 2006 9:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min
Mark embarks on a delicate diplomatic mission, while Jane uncovers some new evidence.
E05
Episode 5
Thu, Nov 30 2006 9:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min
Mark's political future is on the line, but could he be about to receive help from an unexpected source?
E06
Episode 6
Thu, Dec 7 2006 9:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min
Christopher receives some shocking news, Lynne and Carl go head to head, and Mark finally discovers what's really been going on, as the drama reaches its thrilling conclusion.

Cast

Jason Isaacs
Jason Isaacs as Ambassador Mark Brydon
Sharon Gless
Sharon Gless as Lynne Warner
Eva Birthistle
Eva Birthistle as Jane Lavery
Ben Daniels
Ben Daniels as Nicholas Brocklehurst
Genevieve O'Reilly
Genevieve O'Reilly as Caroline Hanley
Noam Jenkins
Noam Jenkins as Christopher Styles
Ted Whittall
Ted Whittall as Gordon Adair
Neil Pearson
Neil Pearson as Phil Lonsdale
Alex Jennings
Alex Jennings as James Sinclair
Lennie James
Lennie James as Luke Gardner
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