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The Ambassador

The Ambassador

1998·TV series·2 seasons · 12 episodes

Drama

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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.

Created by
Russell Lewis
Original language
English
First aired
4 January 1998

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Cast

  • Pauline Collins

    Pauline Collins

  • Denis Lawson

    Denis Lawson