

Trial & Retribution
1997-10-19 · 60 min / episode · ★ 6.8
Devised and written by Lynda La Plante as a follow-on from her successful television series Prime Suspect, this vast police procedural follows police detectives in England as they investigate crimes and the trials that come about as a result.
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- Lynda La Plante
- Production companies
- La Plante Productions, Isle of Man Film
- Countries
- United Kingdom
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- Ended
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David HaymanMichael Walker
Victoria SmurfitRoisin ConnorTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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