
The State Within
2006 · BBC One · 60 min · 1 season
S01E06 · Episode 6
Fri, 8 Dec, 8:00 am
Christopher receives some shocking news, Lynne and Carl go head to head, and Mark finally discovers what's really been going on, as the drama reaches its thrilling conclusion.
About
Nothing is what it first appears...
Sir Mark Brydon is the British Ambassador to Washington, who finds himself at the centre of a terrifying conspiracy that could bring down Western Government.
As Mark the Ambassador fights to prevent a looming war, Mark the man is faced with a terrible dilemma. In a world of high stakes where manipulation of information means ultimate power – who can Brydon trust? As Mark slowly realises that he's being played by an invisible puppeteer, he cannot even begin to imagine where the conspiracy ends.
At what point do you sacrifice the truth for the sake of your nation? At what point do you sacrifice your nation for the truth?
Episodes
- E01
Episode 1
Fri, 3 Nov· 60 minA British man on death row fights for his life, a terrible explosion tears apart the alliance between Britain and America, and a group of British mercenaries lays a trail of destruction.
- E02
Episode 2
Fri, 10 Nov· 60 minMark lobbies for a change of policy in Virginia, where British civilians are being apprehended, but faces opposition from Lynne Warner.
- E03
Episode 3
Fri, 17 Nov· 60 minAs Washington witnesses an evening of sickening violence, Mark attempts to resolve the crisis.
- E04
Episode 4
Fri, 24 Nov· 60 minMark embarks on a delicate diplomatic mission, while Jane uncovers some new evidence.
- E05
Episode 5
Fri, 1 Dec· 60 minMark's political future is on the line, but could he be about to receive help from an unexpected source?
- E06
Episode 6
Fri, 8 Dec· 60 minChristopher receives some shocking news, Lynne and Carl go head to head, and Mark finally discovers what's really been going on, as the drama reaches its thrilling conclusion.
Cast

Jason Isaacs
Ambassador Mark Brydon

Sharon Gless
Lynne Warner

Eva Birthistle
Jane Lavery

Ben Daniels
Nicholas Brocklehurst

Genevieve O'Reilly
Caroline Hanley

Noam Jenkins
Christopher Styles

Ted Whittall
Gordon Adair



