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The Bench
The Bench is an English-language legal drama series set in a Welsh magistrate's court, produced by BBC Wales, initially broadcast on BBC One Wales and later repeated across the BBC network in an afternoon slot. The series won three BAFT...
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About The Bench
The Bench is an English-language legal drama series set in a Welsh magistrate's court, produced by BBC Wales, initially broadcast on BBC One Wales and later repeated across the BBC network in an afternoon slot. The series won three BAFTA Cymru awards in 2003, with Eiry Thomas winning Best Actress, Bill Broomfield winning Best Director of Photography - Drama and William Oswald winning Best Editor.
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Streaming Snapshot
Release Year
2001
TMDB Rating
7.0
Available Sources
18
Watch Path
/tv/the-bench-42318
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Season 1
10 episodes | 2001-10-17
Legal drama based in a magistrates court in Wales.
Episode #1.1
Episode 1Leanne tries to make a new life for herself, but her previous boyfriend has other plans.
Episode #1.2
Episode 2Hungover Des expects his defense of a local pub owner to be an easy victory. But when he underestimates the skills of new prosecutor Cheryl Cates, his law experience is put to the test.
Episode #1.3
Episode 3A family is left devastated after the death of a daughter in a road accident.
Episode #1.4
Episode 4Farmer Parry is accused of neglecting his animals.
Episode #1.5
Episode 5Matrimonial issues are on the agenda - not just in court, but behind the scenes as well.
Episode #1.6
Episode 6Matrimonial issues are on the agenda - not just in court, but behind the scenes as well.
Episode #1.7
Episode 7Simon and Gareth give evidence against Natalie, but find they are under scrutiny instead.
Episode #1.8
Episode 8Two teenagers give Des a hard time when he tries to defend them.
Episode #1.9
Episode 9Des and Ranjit fall out when Leanne and Brink re-appear in court on charge of possession.
Episode #1.10
Episode 10Leanne's future is in the balance, forcing Des and Ranjit to examine their role in events.
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