Episodes
1. Episode #2.1
April 12, 2002
The first in a new series of this legal drama set in a magistrates' court. A mother and daughter are both on trial and must decide who takes the blame. Defence solicitor Des Davies can't resist being mean to a new rival.
Guest Stars:
Kerry Joy Stewart, Ranjit Krishnamma, Michael Povey, Grahame Fox, Michelle Luther
2. Episode #2.2
April 19, 2002
When two desperate parents fight to get their children out of the care of social services, the magistrates must make a tough and heartbreaking decision. Katharine faces a crisis in her personal life
Guest Stars:
Dafydd Hywel, Judi Jones, Duncan Bett, Manon Eames, Abby Charles
3. Episode #2.3
April 26, 2002
When a defendant arrives drunk and disorderly for his trial, proceedings dissolve into chaos. Meanwhile, a loyal grandmother tries every trick in the book to win her grandson bail.
Guest Stars:
Kerry Joy Stewart, Dafydd Hywel, Judi Jones, Clive Willbond-Hill, Jason May
4. Episode #2.4
May 3, 2002
A married man's one night stand leads to bitterness and recrimination in and out of the courtroom. Prosecutor Cheryl Cates' stressful day brings her closer to one of her colleagues.
Guest Stars:
Duncan Bett, Ranjit Krishnamma, Jason May, Lynne Seymour, Christopher Llewellyn
5. Episode #2.5
May 10, 2002
Hugh faces a stark choice between his career and his personal loyalty to a defendant. Des has something to celebrate.
Guest Stars:
Judi Jones, Duncan Bett, Michael Povey, Clive Willbond-Hill, Jason May
6. Episode #2.6
May 17, 2002
A father faces every parent's nightmare when his teenage son appears in court. Des is on a high in his personal life, but could get out of this depth when he decides to take on a hardened criminal as a client.
Guest Stars:
Lynne Seymour, Daniel Parker, Rachel Scorgie, David Prince, Helen Veysey
7. Episode #2.7
May 24, 2002
Ranjit realizes a client has become over-attached, and Des is compromised by his involvement with a criminal family. Work threatens to damage their personal lives.
Guest Stars:
Clare Isaac, Judi Jones, Michael Povey, Gareth Harris, Jason May
8. Episode #2.8
May 31, 2002
The magistrates' are eagerly anticipating the ballot to decide the chair of Penbridge Magistrates' court. The friendship of rival candidates Val and Peter faces its greatest test.
Guest Stars:
Dafydd Hywel, Dorien Thomas, Judi Jones, Duncan Bett, Jason May
9. Episode #2.9
June 7, 2002
The press descend on the court for the sentencing of a teacher who had a relationship with a pupil. Meanwhile Des and Cheryl reach crisis point.
Guest Stars:
Dafydd Hywel, Robert Harper, Jason May, Rachel Scorgie, Lynne Seymour