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.

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Created By

Russell Lewis

Status

Ended

Original Name

The Ambassador

First Air Date

January 4, 1998

Last Air Date

May 30, 1999

Seasons

2

Episodes

12

Language

English

Production Companies

Networks

BBC 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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