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The State Within

Thu, Nov 2, 2006
  • Drama
  • War & Politics
Series · Synopsis

Synopsis

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.

Where to watch

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  • BBC One↗
Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Jason Isaacs
    Jason Isaacs
    as Mark Brydon
  • Ben Daniels
    Ben Daniels
    as Nicholas Brocklehurst
  • Eva Birthistle
    Eva Birthistle
    as Jane Lavery
  • Aaron Abrams
    Aaron Abrams
    as Matthew Weiss
  • Neil Pearson
    Neil Pearson
    as Phil Lonsdale
  • Genevieve O'Reilly
    Genevieve O'Reilly
    as Caroline Hanley
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Episodes

1 season · 6 episodes

Ended · 6 aired
Season 1
6 episodes · 6 aired
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  • E1
    Episode 1
    Aired · Thu, Nov 2, 2006 · 60m

    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
    Aired · Thu, Nov 9, 2006 · 60m

    Mark lobbies for a change of policy in Virginia, where British civilians are being apprehended, but faces opposition from Lynne Warner.

  • E3
    Episode 3
    Aired · Thu, Nov 16, 2006 · 60m

    As Washington witnesses an evening of sickening violence, Mark attempts to resolve the crisis.

  • E4
    Episode 4
    Aired · Thu, Nov 23, 2006 · 60m

    Mark embarks on a delicate diplomatic mission, while Jane uncovers some new evidence.

  • E5
    Episode 5
    Aired · Thu, Nov 30, 2006 · 60m

    Mark's political future is on the line, but could he be about to receive help from an unexpected source?

  • E6
    Episode 6
    Aired · Thu, Dec 7, 2006 · 60m

    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.