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The Ambassador

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.

Created ByRussell Lewis
StatusEnded
Original NameThe Ambassador
First Air DateJanuary 4, 1998
Last Air DateMay 30, 1999
Seasons2
Episodes12
Episode Runtime 50min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production Countries
Production Companies
NetworksBBC One
S02E07

Getting Away with Murder

When Stephen Tyler is accused of murdering his wife, Ambassador Smith tries to help him.

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