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Season 1

  • S01E01 Episode 1

    • January 1, 2001

    Leanne tries to make a new life for herself, but her previous boyfriend has other plans.

  • S01E02 Episode 2

    • January 1, 2001

  • S01E03 Episode 3

    • January 1, 2001

    A family is left devastated after the death of a daughter in a road accident.

  • S01E04 Episode 4

    • January 1, 2001

    Farmer Parry is accused of neglecting his animals.

  • S01E05 Episode 5

    • January 1, 2001

    Ranjit and Des place a bet on the outcome of a case.

  • S01E06 Episode 6

    • January 1, 2001

    Matrimonial issues are on the agenda - not just in court, but behind the scenes as well.

  • S01E07 Episode 7

    • January 1, 2001

    Simon and Gareth give evidence against Natalie, but find they are under scrutiny instead.

  • S01E08 Episode 8

    • January 1, 2001

    Two teenagers give Des a hard time when he tries to defend them.

  • S01E09 Episode 9

    • January 1, 2001

    Des and Ranjit fall out when Leanne and Brink re-appear in court on charge of possession.

  • S01E10 Episode 10

    • January 1, 2001

    Leanne's future is in the balance, forcing Des and Ranjit to examine their role in events.

Season 2

  • S02E01 Episode 1

    • January 1, 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.

  • S02E02 Episode 2

    • January 1, 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.

  • S02E03 Episode 3

    • January 1, 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.

  • S02E04 Episode 4

    • January 1, 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.

  • S02E05 Episode 5

    • January 1, 2002

    Hugh faces a stark choice between his career and his personal loyalty to a defendant. Des has something to celebrate.

  • S02E06 Episode 6

    • January 1, 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.

  • S02E07 Episode 7

    • January 1, 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.

  • S02E08 Episode 8

    • January 1, 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.

  • S02E09 Episode 9

    • January 1, 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.

  • S02E10 Episode 10

    • January 1, 2002

    When his client frames an innocent man, Des is not only compromised, but in great danger.