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Defending the Guilty

  • TV Series
  • 2018–2019
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
1.4K
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Katherine Parkinson and Will Sharpe in Defending the Guilty (2018)
An idealistic, young barrister is shown the ropes by a worldly mentor.
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Comedy

An idealistic young barrister is shown the ropes by a worldly mentor.An idealistic young barrister is shown the ropes by a worldly mentor.An idealistic young barrister is shown the ropes by a worldly mentor.

  • Creators
    • Alex McBride
    • Kieron Quirke
  • Stars
    • Hugh Coles
    • Will Sharpe
    • Katherine Parkinson
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    1.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Creators
      • Alex McBride
      • Kieron Quirke
    • Stars
      • Hugh Coles
      • Will Sharpe
      • Katherine Parkinson
    • 31User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Episodes7

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    Hugh Coles
    Hugh Coles
    • Liam
    • 2018–2019
    Will Sharpe
    Will Sharpe
    • Will
    • 2018–2019
    Katherine Parkinson
    Katherine Parkinson
    • Caroline
    • 2018–2019
    Gwyneth Keyworth
    Gwyneth Keyworth
    • Danielle
    • 2018–2019
    Prasanna Puwanarajah
    Prasanna Puwanarajah
    • Ashley
    • 2018–2019
    Hanako Footman
    Hanako Footman
    • Pia
    • 2018–2019
    Claudia Jessie
    Claudia Jessie
    • Nessa
    • 2018–2019
    Sofia Barclay
    Sofia Barclay
    • Selina
    • 2018–2019
    Ian Burfield
    Ian Burfield
    • Mike
    • 2018–2019
    Mark Bonnar
    Mark Bonnar
    • Miles
    • 2019
    Ingrid Oliver
    Ingrid Oliver
    • Fiona
    • 2019
    Georgie Glen
    Georgie Glen
    • Judge Minton
    • 2018
    Shanu Hazzan
    • Jake
    • 2018
    Grace Hogg-Robinson
    Grace Hogg-Robinson
    • Gracie
    • 2018
    Cally Lawrence
    • Lorraine
    • 2018
    Nneka Okoye
    Nneka Okoye
    • Becca
    • 2018
    Marcus Onilude
    Marcus Onilude
    • DI Soulsby
    • 2018
    Kirsty Wark
    Kirsty Wark
    • Kirsty Wark
    • 2018
    • Creators
      • Alex McBride
      • Kieron Quirke
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    10ordy

    Hope for justice?

    A highly justified ten, well written with a smart and very funny cast. The crime maybe not seeing a second series!
    9steve-greensleaves

    clever, funny, fast paced, superb actors - in a word:brilliant

    Very witty and enjoyable - couldn't recommend it more highly
    8robert-thomas63

    Good comedy drama.

    This is not a sitcom.( There are few laugh out loud moments). It is a very good comedy drama.With Interesting, likeable characters, well written and with an extremely good soundtrack
    8Sleepin_Dragon

    It works on many levels.

    The story of Will, who's looking to hit the big time in law, he needs to stand above three other hopefuls, all the time aided and abetted by a slightly crazy, jaded Mentor.

    The acting is superb, Parkinson and Bonnar in particular shine in every scene. Will is a hugely likeable character, he's great.

    It doesn't have the belly laugh factor, but it is amusing, and the scenarios are funny, it's comedy along the lines of Don't forget the Driver from earlier in the year.

    I'm delighted to see a second series is in the works, it really is a show I've loved and miss. 8/10
    8wgsxxx

    SHOWS REAL PROMISE

    So refreshing to see a sharp and witty piece of British comedy. The casting is exceptional, and all characters are played consummately .

    One line by Liam to the amourous Will, intended as banter, was........ 'It's summon the jury not.......on the jury' purposely fell flat, but the comedy timing was bang on.

    The whole package works very well , making it eminently watchable.

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      On Tuesday, 30 March 2021, Big Talk Productions made the disappointing announcement that the planned second series of the legal comedy has had to be canceled because cast availability was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Series two was originally intended to be filmed and broadcast in 2020 but was postponed due to the pandemic. Among the cast members unavailable because they were working on other film, television, and writing projects is Katherine Parkinson who is scheduled to film a sitcom in Australia in 2021.

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    • Release date
      • September 19, 2018 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Защищая виновных
    • Production company
      • Big Talk Productions
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      • 30m
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      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
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      • 1080i (HDTV)
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