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
What About Justice?The son of an industrialist brings Main into partnership with a solicitor friend.
Body and Soul
E2
Body 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
The 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
Liar's DiceWhile Margaret makes her first plea in court, David has a fight for survival on his hands
The Privilege of Justice
E5
The 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
With All My Worldly GoodsMargaret comes to realise that the law is not perfect, as David faces a double catastrophe