The State Within
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.
Seasons
Miniseries
6 Episodes • 2006
Episodes - Season 1
1. Part 1
57mAfter British terrorists blow up an American passenger airliner, ambassador Mark Brydon must do his best to repair relations between the US and UK.
2. Part 2
57mWhen the governor of Virginia detains British Muslims, Brydon offers them sanctuary at the British embassy.
3. Part 3
57mJane 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.
4. Part 4
57mBrydon and Jane are unable to stop Luke's execution. Luke, however, leaves evidence that may lead to the biggest political scandal in history.
5. Part 5
57mBrydon 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.
6. Part 6
57mBrydon works to uncover and expose the conspiracy that is propelling the United States to war with Tyrgyztan.
Created by: Daniel Percival, Lizzie Mickery
Top Cast
Jason Isaacs
Mark Brydon
Ben Daniels
Nicholas Brocklehurst
Eva Birthistle
Jane Lavery
Aaron Abrams
Matthew Weiss
Neil Pearson
Phil Lonsdale
Genevieve O'Reilly
Caroline Hanley
Available on: BBC One
