[UKintheUS]

Jason Isaacs, Sharon Gless and Ben Daniels star in a six-part action-packed thriller starting Thursday 2nd November 2006, 9pm, BBC One.

Sir Mark Brydon (Jason Isaacs) is the British Ambassador to Washington, who finds himself at the centre of a terrifying conspiracy that could bring down Western Government.

As Mark the Ambassador fights to prevent a looming war, Mark the man is faced with a terrible dilemma.

In a world of high stakes where manipulation of information means ultimate power - who can Brydon trust?

As Mark slowly realises that he's being played by an invisible puppeteer, he cannot even begin to imagine where the conspiracy ends.

At what point do you sacrifice the truth for the sake of your nation?

At what point do you sacrifice your nation for the truth?

The cast includes:

Jason Isaacs as Sir Mark Brydon the British Ambassador to Washington.

Ben Daniels as Nicholas Brocklehurst
Counsellor External Affairs.

Sharon Gless as Lynne Warner,
the American Secretary of Defense.

Yet another co-production with BBC America, so it will be here soon. The producer is Grainne Marmion, directors are Michael Offer (Episodes 1,2,3) and Daniel Percival (Episodes 4,5,6). The executive producer is Jessica Pope.