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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.
Last Episode Aired
1999-05-30
S2E6 — Getting Away with Murder
When Stephen Tyler is accused of murdering his wife, Ambassador Smith tries to help him.
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Pauline Collins
Denis Lawson
Eve Matheson
Catherine Grieve
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