When a dead body is discovered in the English Channel tunnel, exactly midway between England and France, a detective from each country is appointed to work the investigation. The two officers must work on their own partnership as well as track down the criminal. Stephen Dillane and Clemence Poesy star. It is a fairly faithful re-make of Scandinavian hit The Bridge.

Prime Minister Robert Sutherland's committee, comprised of leading contingency planners and senior politicians, navigates the difficulties in overcoming a major national crisis.