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Riveting Miniseries "Secret State" Set for Saturday Night's "Mystery Alley" on Ovation TV Starting September 12
The British political thriller stars Golden Globe winner Gabriel Byrne, Emmy nominee Charles Dance, and Oscar nominee Ruth Negga.
[via press release from Ovation TV]

RIVETING MINISERIES "SECRET STATE" SET FOR SATURDAY NIGHT'S "MYSTERY ALLEY" ON OVATION TV STARTING SEPTEMBER 12

Four-Part Political Thriller Stars Gabriel Byrne, Charles Dance and Ruth Negga

Los Angeles, CA - August 18, 2020 - As part of the recently announced Saturday night programming block called Mystery Alley, Ovation TV, America's only arts network, will air British political thriller Secret State starting Saturday, September 12 at 7pm ET / 4pm PT. Starring Golden Globe winner Gabriel Byrne, Emmy nominee Charles Dance, and Oscar nominee Ruth Negga, the series follows both Australian crime drama The Code and British mystery series Agatha Christie's Partners in Crime.

Secret State is based on the Chris Mullins novel A Very British Coup and explores the relationship between a democratically elected government, big business, and the banks. 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. Charles Dance stars as John Hodder MP, the Chief Whip, while Ruth Negga stars as intelligence analyst Agnes Evans.

Episode descriptions are below:

Episode 1 airs Saturday, September 12 at 7pm ET / 4pm PT

Following the suspicious death of the Prime Minister in a plane crash, the understated political ambitions of Tom Dawkins (Gabriel Byrne) are tested as heavyweights Ros Yelland (Sylvestra Le Touzel) and Felix Durrell (Rupert Graves) vie for the top job.

Episode 2 airs Saturday, September 19 at 7pm ET / 4pm PT

Following his shock election victory, Tom Dawkins (Gabriel Byrne) launches an inquiry into the toxicology anomalies at the blast in Scarrow.

Episode 3 airs Saturday, September 26 at 7pm ET / 4pm PT

Following revelations about covert drone fuel production in Scarrow, Tom Dawkins (Gabriel Byrne) is in the center of a political storm. And his pursuit of corrupt banker Sir Michael Rix (Anton Lesser) makes him powerful enemies.

Episode 4 airs Saturday, October 3 at 7pm ET / 4pm PT

In the final part of the political thriller, Agnes (Ruth Negga) tries every avenue to contact Tom Dawkins (Gabriel Byrne) and share her information about what brought down the Prime Minister's plane.

All episodes will be available on demand and on the Ovation NOW app.

About OVATION TV America's Only Arts Network

As an independent television, production, and digital media company, OVATION TV has an unparalleled commitment to the arts, culture, and captivating entertainment. Showcasing a lineup of critically-acclaimed premium dramas, specials, documentaries, and iconic films, OVATION TV salutes innovative storytelling with popular programming that includes Murdoch Mysteries, Riviera, Frankie Drake Mysteries, The Wine Show, Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries, Versailles, Grand Designs, Amazing Hotels, Chasing the Sun, and Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations. In 2019, Ovation became the official home for the 18-time Emmy nominated series Inside the Actors Studio, a symbiotic partnership with The Actors Studio that explores the craft and art of acting and storytelling. Ovation also powers JOURNY, the dedicated streaming service where art, culture, and travel intersect. The company has provided more than $15M in contributions and in-kind support to arts institutions and arts education. Its signature advocacy platform, STAND FOR THE ARTS, includes a coalition of over 60 arts organizations, cultural institutions, and arts leaders throughout the country raising awareness about art's positive impact, protecting access for everyone, and encouraging action on behalf of the arts. OVATION TV is available on major providers via cable, satellite and telco systems including Comcast Cable/Xfinity, DIRECTV/AT&T U-verse, SPECTRUM, Verizon FiOS, as well as on demand. You can follow OVATION TV on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, OvationTV.com, and through our App, OVATION NOW.





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