The Diplomat

44min

Drama

The six-part series follows Laura Simmonds and her Barcelona Consul colleague and friend Alba Ortiz as they fight to protect British nationals who find themselves in trouble in the Catalan city.

Production Companies

BBC Studios

UKTV

World Productions

Episodes

Cast

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

44min

28th Feb 2023

When the body of a British man is found in the Barcelona marina, British Consul Laura Simmonds supports a grieving father's search for answers while under pressure from new boss Sam.

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

44min

7th Mar 2023

Laura is called in to assist when a violent break-in leaves a man seriously injured and his wife missing. New evidence emerges which changes everything in the investigation of Jay's death.

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

45min

14th Mar 2023

Laura receives some unexpected help in the Sutherland investigation, despite interference. Meanwhile, Alba is left to run the office, where a straightforward case takes a surprising turn.

Episode 4

4. Episode 4

44min

21st Mar 2023

A British child is abducted, requiring all of Laura's diplomatic skills as she tries to support both parents during a media storm. Meanwhile, the Sutherland case takes an alarming turn.

Episode 5

5. Episode 5

44min

28th Mar 2023

Laura's personal and professional relationships come under strain: who can she trust now? The Consulate team deal with unreliable witnesses in a case of police violence.

Episode 6

6. Episode 6

44min

4th Apr 2023

Determined to get Colin the justice he deserves, Laura puts herself in danger to uncover the truth. An influencer's stalker follows her to Barcelona, with horrifying consequences.

First air date

28th Feb 2023

Last air date

4th Apr 2023

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks