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Ambassadors. Image shows from L to R: Neil Tilly (Robert Webb), Keith Davis (David Mitchell)
Ambassadors

Ambassadors

  • TV comedy drama
  • BBC Two
  • 2013
  • 3 episodes (1 series)

Comedy drama starring David Mitchell and Robert Webb as the British ambassador and his Mission deputy who are busy in Tazbekistan. Stars David Mitchell, Debbie Chazen, Matthew Macfadyen, Oliver Dimsdale, Richard Katz and more.

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Series 1, Episode 2 - The Prince's Trousers

The embassy is thrown into chaos by the arrival of British trade envoy and minor royal Prince Mark of Bath and Tazbek dissident Amil Zarifi who seeks sanctuary in the embassy having escaped house arrest.

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Ambassadors. Prince Mark (Tom Hollander). Copyright: Big Talk Productions / That Mitchell & Webb Company

Minor royal Prince Mark of Bath has been invited to Tazbekistan in his capacity as trade envoy to help the embassy win lucrative drilling licenses for AngloBritish Oil.

With an unshakeable sense of entitlement and utter disregard for the sensitivities of others, Prince Mark soon makes himself unpopular with his exacting demands for luxurious accommodation and high-level service, which far outstrip what Ambassador Davis and his wife Jennifer can provide at the embassy residence.

The Prince's arrival coincides with the escape of one of Tazbekistan's most celebrated and outspoken dissidents, Amil Zarifi, who asks for sanctuary in the embassy. Unable to contact the ambassador, who is tied up managing Prince Mark, Deputy Head of Mission Neil takes the decision to bring Zarifi into the compound - a decision which not only incenses his boss but also infuriates the Tazbeks, who demand the British give up the dissident immediately.

With hopes of securing the oil licenses hanging by a thread, the embassy must rely on the man least likely to improve relations between Britain and Tazbekistan: Prince Mark.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 30th October 2013
Time
9pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
60 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
David Mitchell Keith Davis
Debbie Chazen Ludmilla
Matthew Macfadyen POD
Oliver Dimsdale French Ambassador
Richard Katz Jamatt
George Lasha Tall Surveillance Man
Sevan Stephan Short Surveillance Man
Velibor Topic Svecko
Andy Lucas Sergei
James Doherty Kevin
Lachele Carl US Ambassador
Jenny Galloway Mrs Petrova
Isobel Pravda Anya
Robert Webb Neil Tilly
Keeley Hawes Jennifer
Susan Lynch Caitlin
Amara Karan Isabel
Shivani Ghai Natalia
Yigal Naor (as Igal Naor) President Karzak
Natalia Tena Tanya
Guest cast
Tom Hollander Prince Mark
Krystian Godlewski Amil Zarifi
Daniel Rabin Eziz
Edward Hibbert Equerry
Julian Lewis Jones Mike Treasure
Janet Spencer Turner Ex Pat Woman
Writing team
James Wood Writer
Rupert Walters Writer
Production team
Jeremy Webb Director
Chris Carey Producer
Kenton Allen Executive Producer
Luke Alkin Executive Producer
Chris Sussman Executive Producer
Matthew Justice Executive Producer
David Mitchell Executive Producer
Robert Webb Executive Producer
James Wood Associate Producer
Rupert Walters Associate Producer
Crispin Green Editor
Tom Bowyer Production Designer
Daniel Pemberton Composer

Video

Prince Mark's Visit

Prince Mark is reminded about his royal visit to Tazbekistan.

Featuring: David Mitchell (Keith Davis), Robert Webb (Neil Tilly), Shivani Ghai (Natalia), Amara Karan (Isabel), Susan Lynch (Caitlin), Edward Hibbert (Equerry), Tom Hollander (Prince Mark) & Julian Lewis Jones (Mike Treasure).

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