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Passionate defence barrister Martha Costello faces challenging cases and surprising clients, which test her faith in the criminal justice system. Gifted colleague Clive Reader is called to the bar with her. They work hard with pupils, Nick Slade and Niamh Cranitch, but ultimately only one can eventually be taken on as a member of chambers.
On screen
Top Cast
Maxine Peake
Martha Costello QC
Rupert Penry-Jones
Clive Reader QC
Neil Stuke
Billy Lamb
Theo Barklem-Biggs
Jake Milner
John Macmillan
John Bright
Alex Jennings
Alan Cowdrey QC
Frances Barber
Caroline Warwick QC
Amy Wren
Bethany Brassington
Phil Davis
Micky Joy
Tom Hughes
Nick Slade
Natalie Dormer
Niamh Cranitch
Nina Sosanya
Kate Brockman
Episodes guide
Seasons
Series 1
6 episodes · 2011
Series 2
6 episodes · 2012
Series 3
6 episodes · 2014
Preview
Official Trailer
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