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The Trial: A Murder in the Family is a British television docudrama, produced by Dragonfly Film and television, that first broadcast on Channel 4 on 21 May 2017. The five-part series follows a fictional court case in which university lecturer Simon Davis is tried for the murder of his wife Carla, in an attempt to recreate an accurate portrayal of an English legal trial.

Crime · 2017 · 49 min

Starring Michael Gould , Emma Lowndes , Kevin Harvey

Director Kath Mattock , Nick Holt

EPISODE 1

Episode 1

The jury are introduced to Simon Davis, accused of the murder of his estranged wife, Carla. Evidence given by a forensic examiner reveals that Carla was pregnant at the time of her death.

48 min · 21 May 2017
EPISODE 2

Episode 2

One of Carla's former work colleagues gives evidence, and Simon's ex-wife takes the stand to strengthen claims by the prosecution that he is capable of violence towards a sexual partner.

47 min · 21 May 2017
EPISODE 3

Episode 3

Carla's boyfriend, Lewis Skinner, gives evidence following claims that a former work colleague, Danny Mullen, spotted him in the area shortly before Carla's body was found.

46 min · 23 May 2017
EPISODE 4

Episode 4

The trial concludes with the final delivery of Simon's evidence, and the jury retire to begin deliberations, giving insight into the decision-making process.

48 min · 23 May 2017
EPISODE 5

Episode 5

The jury continue to try to reach a majority verdict, eventually delivering their final decision. The last tragic moments of Carla's life - and the truth - are finally revealed.

47 min · 25 May 2017