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.
20 episodes total
Status
Returning Series
First Aired
2001
Rating
7.0/10
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Episodes
Episode 1 • Oct 17, 2001
Leanne tries to make a new life for herself, but her previous boyfriend has other plans.
Episode 2 • Oct 24, 2001
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.
Episode 3 • Oct 31, 2001
A family is left devastated after the death of a daughter in a road accident.
Episode 4 • Nov 07, 2001
Farmer Parry is accused of neglecting his animals.
Episode 5 • Nov 14, 2001
Matrimonial issues are on the agenda - not just in court, but behind the scenes as well.
Episode 6 • Nov 21, 2001
Matrimonial issues are on the agenda - not just in court, but behind the scenes as well.
Episode 1 • Apr 12, 2002
The first in a new series of this legal drama set in a magistrates' court. A mother and daughter are both on trial and must decide who takes the blame. Defence solicitor Des Davies can't resist being mean to a new rival.
Episode 2 • Apr 19, 2002
When two desperate parents fight to get their children out of the care of social services, the magistrates must make a tough and heartbreaking decision. Katharine faces a crisis in her personal life
Episode 3 • Apr 26, 2002
When a defendant arrives drunk and disorderly for his trial, proceedings dissolve into chaos. Meanwhile, a loyal grandmother tries every trick in the book to win her grandson bail.
Episode 4 • May 03, 2002
A married man's one night stand leads to bitterness and recrimination in and out of the courtroom. Prosecutor Cheryl Cates' stressful day brings her closer to one of her colleagues.
Episode 5 • May 10, 2002
Hugh faces a stark choice between his career and his personal loyalty to a defendant. Des has something to celebrate.
Episode 6 • May 17, 2002
A father faces every parent's nightmare when his teenage son appears in court. Des is on a high in his personal life, but could get out of this depth when he decides to take on a hardened criminal as a client.
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