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TV series

The Ambassador

1998–1999, English, on BBC One. Created by Russell Lewis.

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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Seasons
2
Episodes
12
Episode length
50 min
Status
Ended in 1999

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First aired
4 January 1998
Last aired
30 May 1999
Network
BBC One
Language
English
Country
United Kingdom
Type
Scripted

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The Ambassador has 2 seasons and 12 episodes, about 50 minutes each.

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The Ambassador was created by Russell Lewis and stars Pauline Collins, Denis Lawson, Alison McKenna.

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