When the naive Leonard is blamed for brutal murder, his life hangs in the balance and only the alibi of his wife Romaine can save him. His lawyer Mayhew becomes deeply involved in proving his innocence even when his case seems hopeless.
EPISODE 1
Episode 1
1920s London. A murder, brutal and bloodthirsty, has stained the plush carpets of a handsome London townhouse. The victim is the beautiful widow Emily French. All evidence points to Leonard, a dashing young chancer who seduced the older woman into leaving him her vast fortune before ruthlessly taking her life. At least, this is the story that Emily's distraught, devoted housekeeper Janet stands by in court.
EPISODE 2
Episode 2
Romaine, whose testimony was the one hope to save Leonard from the gallows, has turned on him. Nonetheless, Mayhew's firm belief in Leonard's innocence spurs him on with a steely conviction.
Billy Howle
Andrea Riseborough
Kim Cattrall
Toby Jones
Monica Dolan
David Haig
Paul Ready
Tim McMullan
Julian Jarrold
Agatha Christie
Sarah Phelps
