The State Within
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.
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About The State Within
The State Within is a 2006 English-language drama and war & politics series created by Daniel Percival and Lizzie Mickery. The cast is led by Jason Isaacs, Ben Daniels, Eva Birthistle. It spans 1 season and 6 episodes and has concluded. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.
The State Within was produced by BBC Film and made in United Kingdom. It was first aired on November 2, 2006, and carries a 15 certification.
- Created by
- Daniel Percival, Lizzie Mickery
- Writers
- Daniel Percival, Lizzie Mickery
- First aired
- November 2, 2006
- Last aired
- December 7, 2006
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- 15
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (6 episodes)
- Network
- BBC One
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- BBC Film
The State Within cast & crew
The State Within was created by Daniel Percival and Lizzie Mickery and written by Daniel Percival and Lizzie Mickery.
The cast features Jason Isaacs as Mark Brydon, Ben Daniels as Nicholas Brocklehurst, Eva Birthistle as Jane Lavery, Aaron Abrams as Matthew Weiss, Neil Pearson as Phil Lonsdale, and Genevieve O'Reilly as Caroline Hanley.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jennie Muskett, cinematography is by David Perrault, and it was produced by Grainne Marmion and Kathryn Mitchell.
Is The State Within worth watching?
With 1 season and 6 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy drama and war & politics, The State Within is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The State Within
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Cast of The State Within
Jason Isaacs
Mark Brydon
Ben Daniels
Nicholas Brocklehurst
Eva Birthistle
Jane Lavery
Aaron Abrams
Matthew Weiss
Neil Pearson
Phil Lonsdale
Genevieve O'Reilly
Caroline Hanley
Sharon Gless
Lynne Warner
Noam Jenkins
Christopher Styles
Ted Whittall
Gordon Adair
Christopher Bolton
Vinny Swain
Nigel Bennett
Charles Macintyre
Marnie McPhail
George Blake
The State Within — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The State Within in United States?
The State Within is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home.
▸What language is The State Within in?
The State Within is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The State Within are there?
The State Within has 1 season with 6 episodes in total.
▸What is The State Within rated?
The State Within is rated 15. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 34 ratings.
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