The Honourable Woman
Series Overview
Nessa Stein, the daughter of a Zionist arms procurer who as a child witnessed his assassination. Now an adult, Nessa inherits her father's company and changes course from supplying arms to laying data cabling networks between Israel and the West Bank. Her efforts to reconcile the Israelis and Palestinians lands her an appointment to the House of Lords and creates an international political maelstrom.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 8 Episodes
2014 – 2014
Premiered: Thu, Jul 3, 2014
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 8: “The Paring Knife”
Hayden-Hoyle uncovers that Nessa has been manipulated both by people close to her and by governments intent on exploiting her work. A thrilling climax in the desert wastelands sees Nessa fighting to save her life and the kidnapped child's as she attempts to make her way home.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Honourable Woman: Trailer - BBC TwoOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-06-19
Cast & Creators
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Maggie Gyllenhaal
Nessa Stein
Stephen Rea
Hugh Hayden-Hoyle
Lubna Azabal
Atika Halibi
Katherine Parkinson
Rachel Stein
Janet McTeer
Julia Walsh
Lindsay Duncan
Anjelica Hayden-Hoyle
Eve Best
Monica Chatwin
Andrew Buchan
Ephra Stein
Igal Naor
Shlomo Zahary
Genevieve O'Reilly
Frances Pirsig
Reeve Fletcher
Hannah Stein
Philip Arditti
Saleh Al-Zahid
Martin Hutson
Max Boorman
Paul Herzberg
Daniel Borgoraz
Nicole Lopes
Mazel Stein
Oliver Bodur
Kasim Halabi
George Georgiou
Magdi Muraji
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hugo Blick
Hugo Blick
Natalie Holt, Martin Phipps
Zac Nicholson, George Steel
Jason Krasucki
Hugo Blick, Greg Brenman, Polly Hill, Abi Bach
Department Leadership Roster
Hugo Blick
Producer
Hugo Blick
Writer
Zac Nicholson
Director of Photography
Jason Krasucki
Editor
Natalie Holt
Original Music Composer
George Steel
Director of Photography
Abi Bach
Producer
Chris Roope
Production Design
Martin Phipps
Original Music Composer
Edward K. Gibbon
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
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What is The Honourable Woman about?
Nessa Stein, the daughter of a Zionist arms procurer who as a child witnessed his assassination. Now an adult, Nessa inherits her father's company and changes course from supplying arms to laying data cabling networks between Israel and the West Bank. Her efforts to reconcile the Israelis and Palestinians lands her an appointment to the House of Lords and creates an international political maelstrom.
How many seasons does The Honourable Woman have?
The Honourable Woman comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Honourable Woman?
Key cast members in The Honourable Woman include Maggie Gyllenhaal, Stephen Rea, Lubna Azabal, Katherine Parkinson, Janet McTeer.
Who created or directed The Honourable Woman?
The Honourable Woman was developed and directed by Hugo Blick.