Episode #1.1 (11 Jan. 1984)

After successfully completing his law exams, Lewis Eliot becomes a pupil in the chambers of Herbert Getliffe to become a barrister. He pays for the privilege but takes his work seriously ... See full summary »

Director:

Ronald Wilson

Writers:

Julian Bond, C.P. Snow (novels)

Stars:

Shaughan Seymour, Sheila Ruskin, Peter Sallis

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Shaughan Seymour	...	Lewis Eliot
Sheila Ruskin	...	Sheila Knight
Peter Sallis	...	Leonard March
Martyn Jacobs	...	Charles March
Tom Wilkinson	...	George Passant
Carmen Du Sautoy	...	Ann Simon
Neil Stacy	...	Herbert Getliffe
James Cossins	...	Mr. Knight
Ruth Trouncer	...	Mrs. Knight
Tim Wylton	...	Percy Hall
Paul Hastings	...	Francis Getliffe
Emma Jacobs	...	Katherine March
Michael Troughton	...	Jack Cotery
Gillian Bailey	...	Olive Calvert
Michael Mellinger	...	Henriques

Storyline

After successfully completing his law exams, Lewis Eliot becomes a pupil in the chambers of Herbert Getliffe to become a barrister. He pays for the privilege but takes his work seriously despite getting little respect. His friend Charles March uses his family's influence in getting him known among the influential classes and briefs begin to appear on his desk. He's not so fortunate in his personal life. He is very much in love with the selfish and self-centered Sheila Knight.

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Release Date:

11 January 1984 (UK)

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