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.
2 seasons · 12 episodes
The Road to Nowhere
Apr 18, 199950 min
Smith finds happiness with her new lover, Cochrane, but a break-in at her official residence forces her to make the hardest choice of her career.
Vacant Possession
Apr 25, 199950 min
Fearing a civil war, Smith enlists the help of her resident MI6 agent John Stone.
Cost Price
May 9, 199950 min
Ambassador Smith is torn between love and duty when Cochrane is kidnapped.
Unholy Alliance
May 16, 199950 min
When a British family enlists the embassy's help in recovering their son from a Dublin cult, Smith has to confront the charismatic cult leader Cornelius.
A Matter of Life and Death
May 23, 199950 min
Smith finds herself at the center of a political storm when a young British girl in an Irish prison asks for her help.
Getting Away with Murder
May 30, 199950 min
When Stephen Tyler is accused of murdering his wife, Ambassador Smith tries to help him.
