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The Ambassador

6.519982 seasonsTV SeriesDrama

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…

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
The Road to Nowhere
Apr 18, 1999 7.0
E2
Vacant Possession
Apr 25, 1999 7.0
E3
Cost Price
May 9, 1999 7.0
E4
Unholy Alliance
May 16, 1999 7.0
E5
A Matter of Life and Death
May 23, 1999 8.0
E6
Getting Away with Murder
May 30, 1999 7.0

Cast

PCPauline Collins
Pauline Collins
DLDenis Lawson
Denis Lawson

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The Ambassador — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Ambassador?

The Ambassador is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Sky Go and Tubi TV in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Ambassador on Netflix?

No, The Ambassador is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Sky Go.

Is The Ambassador on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Ambassador is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Where can I watch The Ambassador for free?

The Ambassador is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV and Amazon Prime Video Free in United Kingdom.

How many seasons are in The Ambassador?

The Ambassador has 2 seasons in total (12 episodes). The series concluded in 1999.

Are all episodes of The Ambassador out yet?

Yes — all 12 episodes across 2 seasons of The Ambassador are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 3 of The Ambassador?

No — The Ambassador ended after 2 seasons, so there is no Season 3.