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The Ambassador
The Ambassador is a British television drama series produced by the BBC written by Hugh Costello. The series starred Pauline Collins in the title role as Harriet Smith, the new British ambassador to Ireland and dealt with the personal and professional pressures in Harriet's life, as well as wider political themes. Other notable cast members were Denis Lawson and Peter Egan. Two series were made between 1998 and 1999.
1998 6.5/10 community score 2 seasons · 12 episodes Ended
- Drama
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7 platforms currently listed across all viewing options
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- First aired
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 12
- Status
- Ended
Latest aired episode
S2 E6
Getting Away with Murder
Aired 50 min
When Stephen Tyler is accused of murdering his wife, Ambassador Smith tries to help him.
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Season guide
Most recent seasons first
Season 2
6 episodes
First episode aired
Season 1
6 episodes
First episode aired
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