The Bench

Name: The Bench
Released: 2001
Cast: Mark Lewis Jones, Eiry Thomas, Brian Hibbard, Eluned Jones, Lesley Vickerage

2001–· 2 seasons★ 7.0Returning series

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Synopsis

The Bench is an English-language legal drama series set in a Welsh magistrate's court, produced by BBC Wales, initially broadcast on BBC One Wales and later repeated across the BBC network in an afternoon slot. The series won three BAFTA Cymru awards in 2003, with Eiry Thomas winning Best Actress, Bill Broomfield winning Best Director of Photography - Drama and William Oswald winning Best Editor.

Episodes

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E1 Episode #1.1Next upOct 17, 2001
Synopsis
Leanne tries to make a new life for herself, but her previous boyfriend has other plans.
Guest stars: Dean Davies (Leigh Dee), Stephen Marzella (Arnie Parkman), Mal Henson (Pats Lewis), Martin Cole (Wayne Hayward), Simon Ludders (Nick Hopkins), Cari Jones (Lauren Cole), Ifan Huw Dafydd (Brandon Lewis), Erica Eirian (Dawn Walters)
E2 Episode #1.2Oct 24, 2001
Synopsis
Hungover Des expects his defense of a local pub owner to be an easy victory. But when he underestimates the skills of new prosecutor Cheryl Cates, his law experience is put to the test.
Guest stars: Ifan Huw Dafydd (Brandon Lewis), Ruth Lloyd (Donna Greene), Huw Davies (Tony Palmer), Kerry Joy Stewart (Sandra Dewick), Dafydd Hywel (Wynford Thomas), Dorien Thomas (Warren Lucas), Clare Isaac (Jax), Erica Eirian (Dawn Walters)
E3 Episode #1.3Oct 31, 2001
Synopsis
A family is left devastated after the death of a daughter in a road accident.
Guest stars: Lisa Palfrey (Jules Bowen), Judi Jones (Margaret Mathias), Matthew Gravelle (Gareth Thomas), Gareth Bryn (Simon Richards), Steffan Rhodri (Rev. Llewelyn), Steve Hickman (Andy Weston), Owen Garmon (Clive Edwards), David Rees Talbot (Mal Rees)
E4 Episode #1.4Nov 7, 2001
Synopsis
Farmer Parry is accused of neglecting his animals.
Guest stars: Dafydd Hywel (Wynford Thomas), Duncan Bett (Eric Hughes), Angela Brinkworth (Elsie Royston), Manon Eames (Fiona Graham), Karin Diamond (Sharon Thompson), Ray Gravell (Parry Morgan), Teresa Hennessy (Mrs. Shaw), Ranjit Krishnamma (Vic Lloyd)
E5 Episode #1.5Nov 14, 2001
Synopsis
Matrimonial issues are on the agenda - not just in court, but behind the scenes as well.
Guest stars: Martin Cole (Wayne Hayward), Duncan Bett (Eric Hughes), Ranjit Krishnamma (Vic Lloyd), Julian Lewis Jones (Mike Morris), Louis Dempsey (Terry O'Shea), John H. Francis (Cliff Hughes), Robert Harper (Tim), Michael Povey (Mr. Meadows)
E6 Episode #1.6Nov 21, 2001
Synopsis
Matrimonial issues are on the agenda - not just in court, but behind the scenes as well.
Guest stars: Ruth Lloyd (Donna Greene), Kerry Joy Stewart (Sandra Dewick), Dafydd Hywel (Wynford Thomas), Dorien Thomas (Warren Lucas), Pamela Merrick (Fran Hall), Clare Isaac (Jax)
E7 Episode #1.7Nov 28, 2001
Synopsis
Simon and Gareth give evidence against Natalie, but find they are under scrutiny instead.
Guest stars: Matthew Gravelle (Gareth Thomas), Steffan Rhodri (Rev. Llewelyn), Steve Hickman (Andy Weston), David Rees Talbot (Mal Rees), Michael Povey (Mr. Meadows), Lisa Palfrey (Lisa Palfrey Jules Bowen)
E8 Episode #1.8Dec 5, 2001
Synopsis
Two teenagers give Des a hard time when he tries to defend them.
Guest stars: Judi Jones (Margaret Mathias), Michael Povey (Mr. Meadows), Melanie Barker (Mari Stephens), Ree Davies (Delyth), Mark Bishop (Jason Malcolm), Sion Eirug (Geraint Jones), Karrina Firkins (Sonia), Rhodri Hugh (P.C. Clem Morris)
E9 Episode #1.9Dec 12, 2001
Synopsis
Des and Ranjit fall out when Leanne and Brink re-appear in court on charge of possession.
Guest stars: Seán Carlsen (Chris Jones), John Biggins (Alan Hopkins), Russell Gomer (Brink), Siwan Morris (Leanne Phillips), Vivienne Moore (Sue Churcher), Robert Harper (Tim Jarvis)
E10 Episode #1.10Dec 19, 2001
Synopsis
Leanne's future is in the balance, forcing Des and Ranjit to examine their role in events.
Guest stars: Lisa Palfrey (Jules Bowen), Kerry Joy Stewart (Sandra Dewick), Judi Jones (Margaret Mathias), Ranjit Krishnamma (Vic Lloyd), Michael Povey (Mr. Meadows), Siwan Morris (Leanne Phillips), David Charles (Charlie Trent), Rebecca Harries (Ricky Arliss)