The State Within

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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.

Episodes

1. Part 157m

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

2. Part 257m

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

3. Part 357m

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.

4. Part 457m

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

5. Part 557m

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.