Episode #1.3 (2 Jul. 2008)

In preparation for his trial Ben's case is given to a hot shot feminist barrister, Alison Slaughter, but the naive youngster is concerned that her only concern in getting him off the murder... See full summary »

Director:

Otto Bathurst

Writer:

Peter Moffat

Stars:

Ben Whishaw, Pete Postlethwaite, Bill Paterson

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Ben Whishaw	...	Ben Coulter
Pete Postlethwaite	...	Hooch
Bill Paterson	...	Harry Box
Con O'Neill	...	Ralph Stone
Lindsay Duncan	...	Alison Slaughter
David Harewood	...	Freddie Graham
Nicholas Farrell	...	Painter
Juliet Aubrey	...	Mary Coulter
Vineeta Rishi	...	Frances Kapoor
David Westhead	...	Barry Coulter
Joe Dixon	...	Robert Lloyd
Jaye Griffiths	...	Helen Marlowe
Seroca Davis	...	Lizzie Smith
Ian Peck	...	Milroy
Richenda Carey	...	Judge Ira

Storyline

In preparation for his trial Ben's case is given to a hot shot feminist barrister, Alison Slaughter, but the naive youngster is concerned that her only concern in getting him off the murder charge is to blacken the name of the victim in order to reduce the severity of the charge. He is unwilling to play along and she rejects his case.

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 July 2008 (UK)

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

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