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The Honourable Woman

Nessa Stein, the daughter of a Zionist arms procurer who as a child witnessed his assassination. Now an adult, Nessa inherits her father's company and changes course from supplying arms to laying data cabling networks between Israel and the West Bank. Her efforts to reconcile the Israelis and Palestinians lands her an appointment to the House of Lords and creates an international political maelstrom.

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Created By

Hugo Blick

Status

Ended

Original Name

The Honourable Woman

First Air Date

July 3, 2014

Last Air Date

August 21, 2014

Seasons

1

Episodes

8

Language

English

Networks

BBC Two

The Paring Knife
S01E08

The Paring Knife

Hayden-Hoyle uncovers that Nessa has been manipulated both by people close to her and by governments intent on exploiting her work. A thrilling climax in the desert wastelands sees Nessa fighting to save her life and the kidnapped child's as she attempts to make her way home.

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