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Showtrial

2021-10-31 · 57 min / episode · ★ 6.9

Drama

An anthology series of hotly contested criminal trials that divides the nation and take place in the full glare of the media spotlight.

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Creators
Ben Richards
Production companies
BBC
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Adeel AkhtarAdeel AkhtarSam Malik
Nathalie ArminNathalie ArminLeila Hassoun-Kenny
Michael SochaMichael SochaPC Justin Mitchell
Joe DempsieJoe DempsieDI Miles Southgate
Fisayo AkinadeFisayo AkinadeFelix Owusu
Zoe TelfordZoe TelfordHelen McGuire
Nina Toussaint-WhiteNina Toussaint-WhiteClaudia Wood
Ali KhanAli KhanMani Malik-Cohen
John LightJohn LightAdrian Gilligan
Anna Wilson-JonesAnna Wilson-JonesTamara Baudin-Kenny

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