Series 1    Episode 1
November 1, 2009    60m
In the late 18th century, young idealistic barrister William Garrow is given his first criminal defence case at the Old Bailey by attorney and mentor John Southouse. He defends Peter Pace, who is accused by renowned thief-taker Edward Forrester of robbing a man at gunpoint.

The case is won by Garrow's nemesis Silvester, but Garrow's impressive performance in court catches the eye of Lady Sarah Hill. She instructs him to defend a helpless serving girl, Elizabeth Jarvis, who stands accused of murdering her newborn baby.

Garrow learns a harsh lesson from his first case, and vows to defend the life of Elizabeth.
Directed By
Peter Lydon
Written By
Tony Marchant

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Cast of Episode 1
  • Andrew BuchanWilliam Garrow
  • Alun ArmstrongJohn Southouse
  • Lyndsey MarshalLady Sarah Hill
  • Rupert GravesSir Arthur Hill
  • Aidan McArdleSilvester
  • Michael CulkinJudge Buller
  • Andy LindenMr. Sibley
  • Steven WaddingtonForrester
  • Frances GreyMary Pace
  • Finlay RobertsonPeter Pace
  • Jeremy SwiftWilliam Grove
  • Julie HaleMrs. Browning
  • Teresa ChurcherMrs. Tarling
  • Tessa NicholsonElizabeth Jarvis
  • Mark TandyDr. Herring
  • Martin WimbushObstetrician
  • Pauline KnowlesMary Langstaffe
  • Vicki LiddelleEliza Radnell
  • Steven O'NeillSowerby

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