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3 seasons Β· 18 episodes total Β· ~6 per season.

Passionate defence barrister Martha Costello faces challenging cases and surprising clients, which test her faith in the criminal justice system. Gifted colleague Clive Reader is called to the bar with her. They work hard with pupils, Nick Slade and Niamh Cranitch, but ultimately only one can eventually be taken on as a member of chambers.
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Maxine Peake
Martha Costello QC

Rupert Penry-Jones
Clive Reader QC

Neil Stuke
Billy Lamb

Theo Barklem-Biggs
Jake Milner

John Macmillan
John Bright

Alex Jennings
Alan Cowdrey QC

Frances Barber
Caroline Warwick QC

Amy Wren
Bethany Brassington
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