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.
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Duration: 01:32
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 |
