Series · 2006–2006Ended

The State Within

Name: The State Within
Genre: Drama, War & Politics
Released: 2006-11-02
Cast: Jason Isaacs, Ben Daniels, Eva Birthistle, Aaron Abrams, Neil Pearson

7.4·1 season·6 episodes·57 min avg.·United Kingdom

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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Nov 2, 2006·7.0

After British terrorists blow up an American passenger airliner, ambassador Mark Brydon must do his best to repair relations between the US and UK.

Part 2

Nov 9, 2006·7.0

When the governor of Virginia detains British Muslims, Brydon offers them sanctuary at the British embassy.

Part 3

Nov 16, 2006

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.

Part 4

Nov 23, 2006

Brydon and Jane are unable to stop Luke's execution. Luke, however, leaves evidence that may lead to the biggest political scandal in history.

Part 5

Nov 30, 2006

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.