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The State Within

Drama, Thriller · 2006

Last aired: S1 E6, Episode 6 · 2006-12-07

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?

Cast

Jason Isaacs Ambassador Mark Brydon

Sharon Gless Lynne Warner

Eva Birthistle Jane Lavery

Ben Daniels Nicholas Brocklehurst

Genevieve O'Reilly Caroline Hanley

Noam Jenkins Christopher Styles

Ted Whittall Gordon Adair

Neil Pearson Phil Lonsdale

Alex Jennings James Sinclair

Lennie James Luke Gardner

Season 1

E1 Episode 1 2006-11-02 · 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.

E2 Episode 2 2006-11-09 · 60 min Mark lobbies for a change of policy in Virginia, where British civilians are being apprehended, but faces opposition from Lynne Warner.

E3 Episode 3 2006-11-16 · 60 min As Washington witnesses an evening of sickening violence, Mark attempts to resolve the crisis.

E4 Episode 4 2006-11-23 · 60 min Mark embarks on a delicate diplomatic mission, while Jane uncovers some new evidence.

E5 Episode 5 2006-11-30 · 60 min Mark's political future is on the line, but could he be about to receive help from an unexpected source?

E6 Episode 6 2006-12-07 · 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.

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