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Episode 2

Episode 2 of 6

Legal drama series. When a violent pitch assault ends in court, Martha reluctantly defends the accused, delving into the murky world of professional football to discover the truth.

Delving into the murky world of professional football, Martha must put her feelings aside to defend a footballer accused of a pitch assault on another player. With the incident witnessed by tens of thousands of football fans, it seems Martha is facing an impossible task.

With her client reluctant to co-operate and help his defence, Martha must gain his trust to discover a secret he is determined to keep hidden from the football world. Up against Clive in court, can Martha convince her client to help himself?

Meanwhile, a resignation shocks chambers and Billy begins to take steps to ensure the future of Shoe Lane - with or without him.

1 hour

Credits

Role Contributor
Martha Costello QC Maxine Peake
Clive Reader QC Rupert Penry-Jones
Billy Lamb Neil Stuke
Harriet Hammond Miranda Raison
Caroline Warwick QC Frances Barber
John Bright John Macmillan
Jake Milner Theo Barklem-Biggs
Alan Cowdrey QC Alex Jennings
Amy Lang Jessica Henwick
Bethany Brassington Amy Wren
Nicola Kirsty Bushell
Jordan Sinclair Ukweli Roach
Paul Tennison Benjamin Dilloway
Dean Trent Jay Taylor
Ashton Harry Hadden-Paton
HHJ Christine Barnabyl Stella Gonet
Ben Madden Brian Capron
Tom Stephenson Nathaniel Martello-White
Christopher Rankin Simon Meacock
Stacey Grant Nicola Sangster
Gary Flanders Stewart Lockwood
District Judge Dora Noone Elizabeth Bennett
HHJ Stephen Grimes David McAlister
Custody Officer Marcus Cunningham
Hotel Receptionist Alana Ramsey
Clerk Lisa Baird
Court Clerk Sophie Bevan
Judge Philip York
Producer Matt Strevens
Director Marc Jobst
Writer Mick Collins

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