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The Ambassador (1998)

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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.

First Air Date
January 4, 1998
Seasons
2
Episodes
12
Rating
6.8/10 (4 votes)

Cast: Pauline Collins, Denis Lawson

Network: BBC One
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The Ambassador

The Ambassador

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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.

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StatusEnded
TypeScripted
First Aired1/4/1998
Last Aired5/30/1999
Seasons2
Episodes12
LanguageEnglish
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2

Seasons

12

Episodes

50m

Per Episode

1998

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Cast

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Pauline Collins

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Denis Lawson

Seasons

2 seasons
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Season 2

1999

6 episodes

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Season 1

1998

6 episodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Ambassador about?

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 …

How many seasons does The Ambassador have?

2

How many episodes does The Ambassador have?

12

Is The Ambassador still running?

No, it ended in 1999.

When did The Ambassador first air?

January 4, 1998

Who created The Ambassador?

Russell Lewis

Who stars in The Ambassador?

Pauline Collins, Denis Lawson

What genre is The Ambassador?

Drama