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The Ambassador

Harriet Smith, the new British ambassador to Ireland, aims to make a positive impact in her challenging role and move past her husband's tragic death.

The new British ambassador to Ireland, Harriet Smith, seeks to make a positive impact in her challenging posting and move past her husband's tragic death. She aims to be fair and just in her dealings with the Irish government, working to improve the relationship between the two nations. However, her efforts are complicated by her son Nate, who remains bitter about her new role and blames her for his father's demise.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Innocent Passage

1. Innocent Passage

Aired: Jan 4, 1998

The new British Ambassador to the Republic of Ireland, Harriet Smith, arrives...

Episode 2 Refuge

2. Refuge

Aired: Jan 11, 1998

Ambassador Smith gives the battered British wife of a Saudi diplomat refuge i...

Episode 5 Trade

5. Trade

Aired: Feb 1, 1998

A young rent boy is found dead in a Dublin hotel room after having sex with a...

Episode 6 Playing God

6. Playing God

Aired: Feb 8, 1998

Ambassador Smith learns that she may be the target of an assassination plot b...

Info about The Ambassador

Seasons: 2

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Genres:Drama