The Ambassador (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Series · ★ 6.5
Released in 1998, The Ambassador is a drama series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Ambassador stars Pauline Collins, Denis Lawson, Peter Egan and Ned Dennehy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Ambassador has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ambassador page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ambassador tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ambassador (1998)?
- In US, The Ambassador is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Ambassador worth watching?
- The Ambassador holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ambassador?
- The Ambassador stars Pauline Collins, Denis Lawson, Peter Egan, Ned Dennehy and Philip Jackson.
- When was The Ambassador released?
- The Ambassador was released in 1998.