In Defence

Drama 2000

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A sharp barrister teams up with a strong-minded solicitor - and former lover - to take on shocking and controversial battles with the British legal system.

Drama 2000

18+

Starring Sophie Okonedo, Jeff Nuttall, Ross Kemp

EPISODE 1

Episode 1

Barrister Sam Lucas reunites with his former lover and legal detective to investigate cases where the police have failed to convict the guilty.

1 hr 14 min · Jun 26, 2000 14+
EPISODE 2

Episode 2

Sam investigates when an innocent man is arrested as a result of a police cover-up.

1 hr 14 min · Jul 3, 2000 14+
EPISODE 3

Episode 3

Sam must prove the innocence of a policeman who is framed by his seemingly racist colleagues.

1 hr 14 min · Jul 10, 2000 18+
EPISODE 4

Episode 4

Sam asks Bernie for help when an old friend is put in a difficult situation following the murder of his wife.

1 hr 9 min · Jul 17, 2000 14+

Sophie Okonedo

Actor
Jeff Nuttall

Actor
Ross Kemp

Actor
Roy Battersby

Director
Simon Massey

Director

About

In Defence

DRAMA

A sharp barrister teams up with a strong-minded solicitor - and former lover - to take on shocking and controversial battles with the British legal system.

Information

Studio: BritBox
Released: 2000
Rated: 18+
Region of Origin: United Kingdom

Languages

Original Audio: English, English (United Kingdom)
Audio and Subtitles: English (United Kingdom) (AAC, CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.