TV series
I will not negotiate. I will not be held...
When the British prime minister's husband is kidnapped and the French president starts receiving threats, both leaders must face an impossible choice.
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When the British prime minister's husband is kidnapped and the French president starts receiving threats, both leaders must face an impossible choice.
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Episode 1
With the country in crisis and her husband held hostage, the newly-elected British prime minister turns to the visiting French president for help.
Directed by Isabelle SiebWritten by Matt CharmanGuest stars Pip Carter, Paul Thornley, Richard Braine, Zubin Varla, Amita Suman, Reece Ritchie, Flora Montgomery, Hanz Gal
Episode 2
Dalton looks for ways to rescue her husband without informing the cabinet. But without Toussaint's help, there's no chance of saving him.
Directed by Isabelle SiebWritten by Matt CharmanGuest stars Pip Carter, Paul Thornley, Amita Suman, Reece Ritchie, Flora Montgomery, Josh Barrow, Ami Okumura Jones, Fode Simbo
Episode 3
As the UK terror threat level rises to critical, the kidnappers go quiet. The two heads of state discuss a deal that could save them both.
Directed by Isabelle SiebWritten by Matt CharmanGuest stars Pip Carter, Paul Thornley, Richard Braine, Zubin Varla, Amita Suman, Flora Montgomery, Josh Barrow, Ami Okumura Jones
Episode 4
A grieving Dalton faces her mutinous cabinet and Toussaint confronts her furious husband. Despite everything, the leaders finally reach an agreement.
Directed by Amy NeilWritten by Matt CharmanGuest stars Pip Carter, Paul Thornley, Josh Barrow, Ami Okumura Jones, Fode Simbo, Helena Westerman, Mark Lewis Jones, Sara Powell
Episode 5
A state of emergency is declared across the country. With the military in control, Dalton must find who's behind it all before it's too late.
Directed by Amy NeilWritten by Matt CharmanGuest stars Pip Carter, Josh Barrow, Ami Okumura Jones, Fode Simbo, Helena Westerman, Mark Lewis Jones, Sara Powell, Jim Sturgeon
Episode information updated Sep 14, 2026
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