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Secret State is a British political thriller television miniseries broadcast by Channel 4 in 2012. Gabriel Byrne plays Tom Dawkins, a deputy prime minister who becomes involved in a political crisis after the death of the prime minister. The series was inspired by Chris Mullin's novel A Very British Coup and focuses on government power, corporate influence, secrecy, and political accountability.
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What is Channel 4's Secret State about?
It follows deputy prime minister Tom Dawkins, played by Gabriel Byrne, as he investigates a political crisis after the prime minister's death. The four-part thriller explores the relationship between elected government, the military, and big business. [Channel 4](https://www.channel4.com/press/news/gabriel-byrne-leads-channel-4s-secret-state)
Is Secret State based on a book?
Yes, it was inspired by Chris Mullin's 1982 novel A Very British Coup, adapted for television by Robert Jones. The series updates that political-conspiracy idea for Channel 4's 2012 drama. [Channel 4](https://www.channel4.com/press/news/gabriel-byrne-leads-channel-4s-secret-state)
How many episodes are in Secret State?
Secret State is a single four-part miniseries, not a long-running multi-season show. Channel 4 aired the first episode on November 7, 2012, and the remaining episodes over the next three weeks. [Secret State](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secret_State_(TV_series))
Who else stars in Secret State with Gabriel Byrne?
The cast includes Charles Dance, Gina McKee, Douglas Hodge, Rupert Graves, and Ruth Negga. Ed Fraiman directed the series, which was produced by Company Pictures and Newscope Films for Channel 4. [Channel 4](https://www.channel4.com/press/news/gabriel-byrne-leads-channel-4s-secret-state)
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