Episodes
1. An Alien Shore
February 28, 1989
Who would defend a prostitute found with a client's body in her trunk? Marshall Hall is persuaded to be her barrister by the prospect of fame. Even so, he delivers his very best.
Guest Stars:
Amanda Walker, Emma Davies
2. Noblesse Oblige
March 7, 1989
After a long illness, Marshall Hall needs money. He agrees to defend a mother in a libel suit brought by her son-in-law for calling him a homosexual.
Guest Stars:
Siân Phillips, John Bird, Patrick Godfrey
3. Gone for a Soldier
March 14, 1989
When an unwed servant's baby is smothered, her former mistress hires Marshall Hall to defend her. Police say she had confessed to killing her child. What can be said on her behalf?
Guest Stars:
Irina Brook, David Rintoul, Tim McInnerny, Christopher Burgess
4. Beside the Seaside
March 21, 1989
Marshall Hall's client is a conman, a womanizer, a German spy...but is he a murderer? That is the question: Did he kill his wife
Guest Stars:
Vincent Riotta, Caroline Quentin, Gawn Grainger, Derek Newark, Morris Perry
5. Gun In Hand
March 28, 1989
Why do the leading citizens of his town support the defense of the local brewer, accused of killing his mistress? Marshall Hall must travel to the Black Country to get the facts.
Guest Stars:
David Bradley, Nicola Duffett, Roger Ashton-Griffiths
6. Turn Again
April 4, 1989
When does winning cost the LAWYER? Edward Marshall Hall finds out when he wins a case of libel for an actress against a newspaper.
Guest Stars:
David Schofield, Sian Thomas, Alan MacNaughtan, Stephen Bateman
7. The Camden Town Murder
April 11, 1989
Marshall Hall defends a young artist who is accused of killing a woman of easy virtue. The great barrister suspects that one of her other paramours may be responsible instead.
Guest Stars:
Peter Capaldi, David Graham