Episodes

1. Episode 1

Ben is accused of murder after a drunken and drugged night out. Ben's barrister will stop at nothing the prove that he is innocent.

2. Episode 2

Ben's legal team decide to try and come up with a deal with the prosecution but it will mean Ben has lie whilst be questioned. Ben makes an enemy whilst be held on remand.

3. Episode 3

Ben's new defense barrister comes up with a plan that could see Ben being able to walk free. Ben will be forced to lie once again about events which happened on the night of the murder.

4. Episode 4

The prosecution attempts to make Ben look bad when he is questioned on the stand. Stone and Frances continue to look for evidence that could clear Ben's name.

5. Episode 5

Stone continues to try and get Ben acquitted as the day of reckoning beckons. Frances continues to try and uncover the truth about what really happened on the night of the murder.

Overview

Thriller by Peter Moffat about the challenges and politics of the criminal justice system seen through the eyes of the accused.

Details

Cast

Maxine Peake

Denis Lawson

Steven Mackintosh

Matthew Macfadyen

Sophie Okonedo

Zoe Telford

Alice Sykes

Kate Hardie

Eddie Marsan

Nadine Marshall