The State WithinThe 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.
WritersLizzie Mickery, Daniel Percival
Part 1
Nov 2, 2006
After British terrorists blow up an American passenger airliner, ambassador Mark Brydon must do his best to repair relations between the US and UK.
Part 2
Nov 9, 2006
When the governor of Virginia detains British Muslims, Brydon offers them sanctuary at the British embassy.
Part 3
Nov 16, 2006
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.
Part 4
Nov 23, 2006
Brydon and Jane are unable to stop Luke's execution. Luke, however, leaves evidence that may lead to the biggest political scandal in history.
Part 5
Nov 30, 2006
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.
Part 6
Dec 7, 2006
Brydon works to uncover and expose the conspiracy that is propelling the United States to war with Tyrgyztan.
