Where to watch The Ambassador (1998) in the UK
The Ambassador (1998) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Last verified on 4 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
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.
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