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The Advocates

Drama 1991

Available on Acorn TV

Two Edinburgh lawyers work on mysterious cases that involve them in the city's criminal underworld.

Drama 1991

Starring Ewan Stewart, Isla Blair, Hugh Ross

EPISODE 1

Part 1

When a young prostitute is murdered by a deadly drug overdose, Dr Joe Sangster, who has been treating her, suspects foul play. He turns to young lawyer Greg McDowell for help, and McDowell sees the chance to make a name for himself.
EPISODE 2

Part 2

Having seen Veech speaking to a notorious pimp, McDowell is keen to find out just how much Dr Sangster knows. Back at the office, the firm faces serious financial difficulties.
EPISODE 3

Part 3

After the bomb that was meant for him kills Ackroyd, McDowell tries to find out what he can, but both the police and Dr Sangster refuse to tell him anything.
EPISODE 1

Part 1

When a Crown prosecutor is arrested outside court for the murder of his wife, he calls upon McDowell to represent him in court even though he has pleaded guilty to all charges.
EPISODE 2

Part 2

Katherine Dunbar begins to think McCandlish might be innocent when the police discover that his wife's cause of death is the same as the Street Killer's victims.
EPISODE 3

Part 3

Naismith manages to track down his wife, Dunbar's ethics are challenged and McDowell makes a discovery that puts Sarah's life in jeopardy.

About

The Advocates

DRAMA

Two Edinburgh lawyers work on mysterious cases that involve them in the city's criminal underworld.

Information

Studio: Acorn TV
Genre: Drama
Released: 1991
Rated: 12+

Languages

Primary: English (United Kingdom) (AAC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions refer to subtitles in available languages with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.