The Main Chance

Season 1

Maverick lawyer David Main commutes between his twin bases in London and Leeds. His seemingly devil-may-care attitude is contrasted with the steady and cautious approach of his crusty Leeds partner Henry Castleton.
Where to Watch Season 1
6 Episodes
  • What About Justice?
    E1
    Episode 1What About Justice?The son of an industrialist brings Main into partnership with a solicitor friend.
  • Body and Soul
    E2
    Episode 2Body and SoulMain defends a pop singer with an unfavourable contract, and a man accused of giving a suspected paedophile a kicking. Meanwhile, Main's wife hires a private detective to source evidence of adultery.
  • The Professional
    E3
    Episode 3The ProfessionalA local firm is planning a merger - but a professional agitator seems determined to put a spanner in the works by blaming an employee's illness on the factory's production line.
  • Liar's Dice
    E4
    Episode 4Liar's DiceWhile Margaret makes her first plea in court, David has a fight for survival on his hands
  • The Privilege of Justice
    E5
    Episode 5The Privilege of JusticeAs Margaret tries to understand the problems of a woman incapable of coping with life and a bullying husband, Main flies to Cuba to buy the release of a former Castro minister who is now a political prisoner. He finds himself in a horrifying situation in which law and order mean virtually nothing.
  • With All My Worldly Goods
    E6
    Episode 6With All My Worldly GoodsMargaret comes to realise that the law is not perfect, as David faces a double catastrophe
Cast of Season 1
  • John StrideDavid Main
 
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