TV series

Showtrial

Name: Showtrial
Released: 2021
Cast: Adeel Akhtar, Nathalie Armin, Michael Socha, Joe Dempsie, Fisayo Akinade

2021–2024· 2 seasons· 57 min episodesTV-14★ 6.9Ended

On BBC One — From BBC

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Synopsis

An anthology series of hotly contested criminal trials that divides the nation and take place in the full glare of the media spotlight.

Themes

anthology courtroom drama show trial

Episodes

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E1 Praying for HerNext upOct 31, 2021 · 57 min
Synopsis
When one student disappears and another is arrested, the stage is set for a case that will divide the nation. Can solicitor Cleo protect her client when new evidence emerges?
Guest stars: Emer Heatley (PC Cutts), Lu Corfield (Emma Hemmings), Sam Hoare (Adam Reynolds), Dan Winter (Court Clerk), Kerri Hedley-Cheney (Mrs. Plain), Christopher Hatherall (DC Andy Lowell), Mark Pettit (Custody Sergeant), Jon Monie (Reporter)
E2 Little HorsesNov 7, 2021 · 57 min
Synopsis
Cleo puts pressure on the police case as Talitha threatens to slip from Cassidy’s grasp, but a surprise arrest of a third suspect offers a new theory about what happened to Hannah.
Guest stars: Emer Heatley (PC Cutts), Christopher Hatherall (DC Andy Lowell), Jessica Alade (DC Mackenzie), Angus Castle-Doughty (Troy Manners), Tom Andrews (Seb Harding), Mika Simmons (Amanda Wilkinson), Rupert Holliday-Evans (Brian Reeves), Craig Jenkins (Office worker (uncredited))
E3 Lady TeaseNov 14, 2021 · 57 min
Synopsis
With the murder trial fast approaching, Cleo must confront a fresh press scandal that throws a new and damning light on Talitha’s motives.
Guest stars: Sam Hoare (Adam Reynolds), Christopher Hatherall (DC Andy Lowell), Jon Monie (Reporter), Jessica Alade (DC Mackenzie), Angus Castle-Doughty (Troy Manners), Tom Andrews (Seb Harding), Mika Simmons (Amanda Wilkinson), Rupert Holliday-Evans (Brian Reeves)
E4 VelleitiesNov 21, 2021 · 57 min
Synopsis
A sensational trial starts with the Prosecution team seeking to prove that Talitha and Dhillon murdered Hannah Ellis together.
Guest stars: Lu Corfield (Emma Hemmings), Sam Hoare (Adam Reynolds), Dan Winter (Court Clerk), Kerri Hedley-Cheney (Mrs. Plain), Christopher Hatherall (DC Andy Lowell), Angus Castle-Doughty (Troy Manners), Mika Simmons (Amanda Wilkinson), Rupert Holliday-Evans (Brian Reeves)
E5 The Long VoyageNov 28, 2021 · 59 min
Synopsis
Time is running out for Cleo and Talitha as the trial reaches its explosive conclusion and the jury must decide: did she do it?
Guest stars: Lu Corfield (Emma Hemmings), Sam Hoare (Adam Reynolds), Dan Winter (Court Clerk), Kerri Hedley-Cheney (Mrs. Plain), Christopher Hatherall (DC Andy Lowell), Jenny Rainsford (Laura Thornley), Rupert Holliday-Evans (Brian Reeves), Elizabeth Rider (Judge Isobel Cavendish)