The State Within (Season 1)

The State Within is a six-part British television political thriller serial written and created by Lizzie Mickery and Daniel Percival, broadcast on BBC One from 2 November to 7 December 2006. After a plane explodes over Washington DC, panic begins to envelop the British embassy, and its ambassador to Washington, Mark Brydon, finds himself caught in a potentially damaging diplomatic incident.

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    Part 1 (Episode 1) 7.0

    Air date: 2006-11-02

    Runtime: 57 min

    Overview: After British terrorists blow up an American passenger airliner, ambassador Mark Brydon must do his best to repair relations between the US and UK.

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    Part 2 (Episode 2) 7.0

    Air date: 2006-11-09

    Runtime: 57 min

    Overview: When the governor of Virginia detains British Muslims, Brydon offers them sanctuary at the British embassy.

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    Part 3 (Episode 3)

    Air date: 2006-11-16

    Runtime: 57 min

    Overview: Jane must stop Luke's execution by convincing the pardon's board that their case against him is weak. Meanwhile, Gary Pritchard and his group of mercenaries target a 737.

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    Part 4 (Episode 4)

    Air date: 2006-11-23

    Runtime: 57 min

    Overview: Brydon and Jane are unable to stop Luke's execution. Luke, however, leaves evidence that may lead to the biggest political scandal in history.

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    Part 5 (Episode 5)

    Air date: 2006-11-30

    Runtime: 57 min

    Overview: Brydon is asked to resign after Eshan is assassinated. While the US comes closer to declaring war against Tyrgyztan, he's convinced that there's a conspiracy.

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    Part 6 (Episode 6)

    Air date: 2006-12-07

    Runtime: 57 min

    Overview: Brydon works to uncover and expose the conspiracy that is propelling the United States to war with Tyrgyztan.

The State Within

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