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Episode 3

Criminal barrister Alex McBride's behind-the-scenes account of Britain's criminal justice system.

Barrister Alex McBride gets a case at Southwark Crown Court - prosecuting. Excitement, however, soon gives way to dread, and the fear of mucking it up.

In this amusing and revealing series, he takes us behind the scenes of Britain's criminal justice system, introducing us to its outlandish personalities, arcane eccentricities and stories of triumph and defeat.

The producer is David Roper, and this is a Heavy Entertainment production for 麻豆官网首页入口 Radio 4.

15 minutes

Last on

Thu 29 Apr 2010 00:30

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  • Wed 28 Apr 2010 09:45
  • Thu 29 Apr 2010 00:30

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