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Defending The Guilty
- TV sitcom
- BBC Two
- 2018 - 2019
- 7 episodes (1 series)
Comedy about a pupil barrister and the chambers he works at. Stars Will Sharpe, Katherine Parkinson, Gwyneth Keyworth, Hugh Coles, Hanako Footman and more.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 6
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Faced with a drug addict failed by an uncaring system, Will should be his element. But reeling from the break-up of his relationship, he's less certain of his path and wondering whether law is really for him.
Further details
It's the day the pupils get 'on their feet': addressing a court for the first time. Faced with a drug addict failed by an uncaring system, Will should be his element. But reeling from the break-up of his relationship, he's less certain of his path and wondering whether law is really for him.
Meanwhile Liam and Danielle have contrasting first days in court, and Ashley has a bad day all round. And Caroline is thrilled to be asked to give a lecture, only to find that the female bar association isn't thrilled at what she has to say....
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 22nd October 2019
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
Will Sharpe | Will Packham |
Katherine Parkinson | Caroline Bratt |
Gwyneth Keyworth | Danielle |
Hugh Coles | Liam |
Hanako Footman | Pia |
Prasanna Puwanarajah | Ashley |
Claudia Jessie | Nessa |
Ingrid Oliver | Fiona |
Calvin Demba | Gavin |
Anna Carteret | Sister Hortense |
Lolita Chakrabarti | Chair |
Ross Gurney-Randall | Prison Guard |
Caroline Lee Johnson (as Caroline Lee-Johnson) | District Judge |
Brigid Zengeni | Lorelei |
Kieron Quirke | Writer |
Tom George | Director |
Georgie Fallon | Producer |
Kenton Allen | Executive Producer |
Saurabh Kakkar | Executive Producer |
Jim Field Smith | Executive Producer |
Kieron Quirke | Executive Producer |
Matthew Justice | Executive Producer |
Alex McBride | Associate Producer |
Lucy Jack | Line Producer |
Robin Peters | Editor |
Jonathan Paul Green | Production Designer |
Rachel Freck | Casting Director |
Wiz Francis | Costume Designer |
Nick Martin | Director of Photography |
Emily Bilverstone | Make-up Designer |
Katie Rodgers | Graphics |
Lara Singer | Development Editor |
Paul Judges | 1st Assistant Director |
Kate Daughton | Commissioning Editor |