Episode 6
Drama series. The Mottersheads prepare for the appeal that will decide the fate of the zoo, but a hot-headed George proves more of a liability than an asset.
George and Lizzie seek professional help from slick-talking lawyer Neville Murphy, but a frustrated George decides to argue the family's case himself. Lizzie is worried, not least because George's anger is further piqued when the aviary nets are cut. He seems to be losing a grip on what's important - June's fight at Sunday school barely elicits a response, while Mew is upset when he asks her to use her new job at Chester Council to gather information about the appeal.
Seeing how concerned Albert and Lucy are, Lizzie goes back to Neville Murphy and negotiates a deal for him to represent them. The appointed day of the hearing arrives but George, upset by Lizzie's betrayal and sensing he has lost his family's faith, steps away from the proceedings. Mew's intervention brings him back and triggers a cascade of revelations from Camilla and Reverend Webb, whose personal feelings for Lizzie undermine the prosecution's case. Following the hearing a final inspection is arranged, but the inspector remains tight-lipped about George's chances of securing the fate of the zoo. They must wait and wait, living off Mew's wages from the council, until finally the news is delivered. At last, Chester Zoo will get to open its doors.
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Behind the Scenes: See You in Court
Duration: 03:02
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"The course of public opinion can be tricky"
Duration: 01:20
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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George Mottershead | Lee Ingleby |
Lizzie Mottershead | Liz White |
Billy Atkinson | Ralf Little |
Reverend Aaron Webb | Stephen Campbell Moore |
Lady Katherine Longmore | Sophia Myles |
Muriel Mottershead | Amelia Clarkson |
June Mottershead | Honor Kneafsey |
Albert Mottershead | Peter Wight |
Lucy Mottershead | Anne Reid |
Neville Kelly | Jason Done |
Frankie | Faye Brookes |
Gail | Charlie Langdell |
Harriet | Aisling Jarrett-Gavin |
Mrs Ford | Jessica Ransom |
Dr Barnaby Ford | Hugh Skinner |
Barbara | Isobel Steele |
Norman | Sam Burles |
Keene | Guy Henry |
Archie Radler | Tom Hardman |
Mrs Pollard | Sally Bankes |
Ronald Tipping | Jason Watkins |
Mr Fowler | Steve Cooper |
Fenchwood | Jonathan Cullen |
Camilla Radler | Hayley Carmichael |
Writer | Matt Charman |
Producer | Marcus Wilson |
Director | Saul Metzstein |
Executive Producer | Luke Alkin |
Executive Producer | Kenton Allen |
Executive Producer | Matthew Justice |
Executive Producer | Adam Kemp |
Executive Producer | Matthew Read |
Idea Originator | Adam Kemp |
Broadcast
- Wed 8 Oct 2014 21:00
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