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False Witness

False Witness

Description: Ian Porter, a British diplomat in Tajikistan, finds himself caught up in a web of espionage and deceit as he tries to prevent terrorists trading a nuclear bomb which previously belonged to the Soviet Union. When Scotland Yard uncover Porter's connections with the Russian mafia, the deal is threatened, forcing the terrorists to stop at nothing to get what they want.
Genre: Mystery
Year Released: 2009
Number of episodes: 2
First episode air date: January 11, 2009
Awards: AACTA Award for Best Telefeature or Mini Series, ASTRA Awards for Most Outstanding Australian Drama
Network: BBC UKTV
Director: Peter Andrikidis
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