A British diplomat is arrested on charges of working with Russian mafia.

British diplomat Ian Porter is apprehended at Heathrow airport in possession of 20 kilos of heroin. Porter’s unwillingness to co-operate leaves Scotland Yard Inspector Julie Hales  believing he is doing business with Russian arms and drugs trafficker Sergei Krousov. Unaware that Krousov has intentions to sell a suitcase bomb, Scotland Yard offers to cut Porter a deal to turn on Krousov. In return, they’ll grant him immunity from prosecution and entry into their International Witness Protection Scheme. Chief Inspector Hales accompanies Porter and his wife to Sydney, where chameleon Porter believes his handler at MI6 can manipulate the Australian Federal Police protection team to allow him to complete his mission.

Australian Federal Police agent Mark Wilson and Chief Inspector Hales have no idea of Porter’s MI6 links, so when their security is stunningly breached all hell breaks loose. Taking you to the edge of your seat and beyond, False Witness navigates the murky world of international intelligence with an explosive, unstoppable and credible chain reaction of events.

Cast: Jeremy Lindsay Taylor (Serangoon Road), Dougray Scott (Snatch)

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Programme Details

DURATION
2 x 120'
BROADCASTERS
BBC HD
BBC UKTV
AVAILABLE IN
HD
ORIGINAL LANGUAGE
English