TV series
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.
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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.
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Episode 1
After British terrorists blow up an American passenger airliner, ambassador Mark Brydon must do his best to repair relations between the US and UK.
Directed by Michael OfferGuest stars Michael Rhoades, Emma Campbell, Rahnuma Panthaky, Briony Glassco, Louca Tassone, Lennie James, Roman Podhora, David Eisner
Episode 2
When the governor of Virginia detains British Muslims, Brydon offers them sanctuary at the British embassy.
Directed by Michael OfferGuest stars Michael Rhoades, Emma Campbell, Rahnuma Panthaky, Lennie James, Roman Podhora, David Eisner, Patrick Garrow, Vijay Mehta
Episode 3
Jane 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.
Directed by Michael OfferGuest stars Michael Rhoades, Rahnuma Panthaky, Briony Glassco, Louca Tassone, Lennie James, Roman Podhora, David Eisner, Ron Lea
Episode 4
Brydon and Jane are unable to stop Luke's execution. Luke, however, leaves evidence that may lead to the biggest political scandal in history.
Directed by Daniel PercivalGuest stars Michael Rhoades, Emma Campbell, Briony Glassco, Louca Tassone, Lennie James, Roman Podhora, David Eisner, Patrick Garrow
Episode 5
Brydon 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.
Directed by Daniel PercivalGuest stars Emma Campbell, Rahnuma Panthaky, Briony Glassco, Louca Tassone, Ron Lea, Vijay Mehta, Joe Pingue, Paulino Nunes
Episode 6
Brydon works to uncover and expose the conspiracy that is propelling the United States to war with Tyrgyztan.
Directed by Daniel PercivalGuest stars Emma Campbell, Rahnuma Panthaky, Briony Glassco, Louca Tassone, Ron Lea, Jonathan Whittaker
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