Series synopsis
False Witness is an Australian drama television series that premiered on BBC UKTV on January 11, 2009. It ended on January 12, 2009. It stars Dougray Scott, Rachael Blake, Jeremy Lindsay Taylor and Richard Roxburgh.
A British diplomat is arrested on charges of working with Russian mafia. After death threats to his wife, they are taken into protective custody. Then the MI6 shows up with a new piece of the puzzle.
Premise
A British diplomat is arrested on charges of working with Russian mafia. After death threats to his wife, they are taken into protective custody. Then the MI6 shows up with a new piece of the puzzle.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Dougray Scott as Ian Porter
- Rachael Blake as Julie Hales
- Jeremy Lindsay Taylor as Mark Wilson
- Richard Roxburgh as Charles Van Koors
- Claire Forlani as Pippa Porter
- Stephen Curry as Neil Trent
- Chris Haywood as Browning
- Doris Younane as Jenny Basheer
Supporting cast
- Shane Briant as Winston Beale
- Socratis Otto as Shannon Cross
- Anita Hegh as Annabelle
- Tony Martin as Bill Murray
- Don Hany as Sergei Krousov
- Kate Box as Rona Hennessy
- Jonny Pasvolsky as Antonio Morelli
- Elan Zavelsky as Nikolai Krousov
- Janeth Mayo as Sally
- Jason Polkinghorne as Duncan Young
- Lusiana Belle Frost as Grace
- Tharini Mudaliar as D.C. Megan Robinson
Guest cast
- Aaron Hammond as Russian Thug
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | January 11, 2009 | January 12, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Part 1 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 Pippa 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 Hales have no idea of Porter's MI6 links, so when their security is stunningly breached all hell breaks loose. |
January 11, 2009 |
| 2 |
Part 2 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 Pippa 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 Hales have no idea of Porter's MI6 links, so when their security is stunningly breached all hell breaks loose. |
January 12, 2009 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC UKTV |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 11, 2009 |
| Last aired | January 12, 2009 |
| Runtime | 180 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Sunday |