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The Trial: A Murder In The Family

Season 1
The five-part series follows a fictional court case in which university lecturer Simon Davis (Michael Gould) is tried for the murder of his wife, in an attempt to recreate an accurate portrayal of an English legal trial. The prosecuting counsel, defence counsel and judge featured in the series are real professionals; and the jury is made up of twelve members of the British public.
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - Episode 1
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    May 20, 2017
    49min
    16+
    The jury are introduced to Simon Davis, accused of the murder of his estranged wife, Carla. Evidence given by a forensic examiner reveals that Carla was pregnant at the time of her death.
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  2. S1 E2 - Episode 2
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    May 21, 2017
    48min
    16+
    One of Carla's former work colleagues gives evidence, and Simon's ex-wife takes the stand to strengthen claims by the prosecution that he is capable of violence towards a sexual partner.
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  3. S1 E3 - Episode 3
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    May 22, 2017
    47min
    16+
    Carla's boyfriend, Lewis Skinner, gives evidence following claims that a former work colleague, Danny Mullen, spotted him in the area shortly before Carla's body was found.
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  4. S1 E4 - Episode 4
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    May 23, 2017
    48min
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    The trial concludes with the final delivery of Simon's evidence, and the jury retire to begin deliberations, giving insight into the decision-making process.
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  5. S1 E5 - Episode 5
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    May 24, 2017
    48min
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    The jury continue to try to reach a majority verdict, eventually delivering their final decision. The last tragic moments of Carla's life - and the truth - are finally revealed.
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Content advisory
Violencesubstance usealcohol usesmokingfoul languagesexual content
Subtitles
None available
Directors
Nick HoltKath Mattock
Cast
Michael GouldEmma LowndesKevin HarveyFern DeaconLiam SargeantValerie JerwoodCorinne BowlerNina TannerJanet ThomasBrian BarkerMax HillMichelle NelsonJohn RyderLucy Organ
Studio
Dragonfly
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