The Main Chance

Season 2

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.

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13 Episodes

A Time to Love, a Time to Die
E1
A Time to Love, a Time to DieMargaret Castleton takes Alec to a stipendiary magistrate to bring a murder prosecution. Back in London, Main hears how Bell proposes to bring up his children; he is furious when Bell himself calls to defend his action in removing them from their comfortable private school and placing them in his own 'semi-slum school - all in the name of principle. A custody battle begins
It Could Happen to You
E2
It Could Happen to YouUnhappy with the way his ex wife's new husband is bringing up his children, Maine uses his legal skills to gain custody.
First, You Eat - Later We Ruin You
E3
First, You Eat - Later We Ruin YouWhen Main is invited to set up a million-pound property deal, he confidently expects to make his own fortune, too. But the more closely he looks into it, the uneasier he becomes. Why is it so difficult to find out who is putting up the money? Who is Bridges - and why is he so interested?
A Little Black and White Lie
E4
A Little Black and White LieA variety of unexpected situations complicate the adoption process for a Brazilian couple
The Walls of Jericho
E5
The Walls of JerichoThe theft of a Dead Sea scroll involves Main in a skein of intrigues, culminating in his advising his Jordanian client to 'publish and be damned'. Main's decision brings about some very surprising situations..
A View from the Chair
E6
A View from the ChairWill David Main help save his solicitor father from prison? Edward Main's gestapo means of prosecution are being questioned. David is forced to review his own attitude to his work, his clients, -and, incidentally, those of Sarah Courtney.
The Best Legal System in the World
E7
The Best Legal System in the WorldWhat kind of strength is it that enables a managing director to dictate to his chairman, or a father to separate his daughter from her lesbian flat-mate? Main is approached to penetrate a web of senior management in the renowned Bennett Argyle Company while attempting to deal with a teenager's violent father.
The Piper Calls the Tune
E8
The Piper Calls the TuneDavid Main's company have handled the legal affairs of a union for years but this is jeopardized when corrupt union leader Allan Whittaker asks for a backhander or the contract will be lost. Whittaker plays off management and workers for his own benefit but matters take a very serious turn when worker and former strike leader Joe Brown loses a hand in an apparent industrial accident.
A Man I Know to Be Innocent...
E9
A Man I Know to Be Innocent...Can a woman practising as a solicitor keep heart and mind apart when her client is a very attractive man? Margaret Castleton's conviction of her client's innocence produces a series of surprising results.
A Vision of the Future
E10
A Vision of the FutureDavid's ire is fired up when he is asked to defend a man on an assault charge, he quickly discovers that the case is part of a wider plot involving corrupt council officials and their plan to build a new complex.
The Lady Who Went Too Far
E11
The Lady Who Went Too FarMain must resolve a number of delicate issues: the mother of an important client is determined to knock down her neighbour's house just because it spoils her view, Sarah is interfering in his private life, and he must also find a way to advise Margaret, whose client - a young millionaire - seems determined to throw away his entire fortune.
Settlement Day
E12
Settlement DayGifts in solicitors' offices can have startling repercussions
Private Armies
E13
Private ArmiesMain clashes again with an old adversary, Det. Chief Supt. Guthrie, over the activities of a new security organisation, and ex-con Gil Vasey becomes a bone of contention which threatens to severely strain Main's working relationships.