The Ambassador

• Drama

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.

Created by

Russell Lewis

First aired

Jan 4, 1998

Status

Ended

Network

BBC One

Episodes

12

Country

GB