Secret State

Secret State (2012)

EndedScripted showDrama, Action

Gabriel Byrne stars as Deputy Prime Minister Tom Dawkins, who's thrust to the fore by catastrophic events, and ends up forced to take on the might of the Establishment.

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Scheduleevery Wednesday at 22:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E04Episode 4Nov. 28, 2012
S01E03Episode 3Nov. 21, 2012
S01E02Episode 2Nov. 14, 2012
S01E01Episode 1Nov. 7, 2012
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Secret State first premiere?

Secret State premiered on November 7, 2012.

Who plays the main character in Secret State?

Gabriel Byrne plays the main character, Deputy Prime Minister Tom Dawkins.

What is the premise of Secret State?

Secret State follows the aftermath of a catastrophic industrial accident and the Deputy Prime Minister's efforts to uncover the truth.

Where is Secret State set?

Secret State is set in the fictional town of Scarborough, located in the North East of England.

What political party does Tom Dawkins belong to in Secret State?

Tom Dawkins is a member of the fictional party, the 'National Transitional Party.'

Does Secret State have any ties to actual political events?

Yes, Secret State is based on the novel 'A Very British Coup' by Chris Mullin, which was inspired by the true story of the British miners' strike of 1984-1985.

Who directed Secret State?

Secret State was directed by Ed Fraiman.

How many episodes of Secret State are there?

There are four episodes of Secret State.

Who played the character of Ellis Kane in Secret State?

Gina McKee played the character of Ellis Kane in Secret State.

Does Secret State center around a cover-up conspiracy?

Yes, Secret State centers around a conspiracy to cover up the cause of the industrial accident.

Who wrote the script for Secret State?

Robert Jones wrote the script for Secret State, based on the novel by Chris Mullin.

Was Secret State critically acclaimed?

Yes, Secret State received positive reviews from critics upon its release.

What is the runtime of each episode of Secret State?

Each episode of Secret State is approximately 60 minutes long.

Was Secret State a commercial success?

It is unknown whether Secret State was a commercial success or not.

Did Secret State win any awards?

It is unclear if Secret State won any awards.

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