The Bench

Legal drama based in a magistrates court in Wales.

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  E1Episode #2.1

  Apr 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.

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  E2Episode #2.2

  Apr 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

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  E3Episode #2.3

  Apr 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.

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  E4Episode #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.

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  E5Episode #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.

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  E6Episode #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.

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  E7Episode #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.

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  E8Episode #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.

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  E9Episode #2.9

  Jun 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.

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  E10Episode #2.10

  Jun 14, 2002

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

Legal drama based in a magistrates court in Wales.

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  E1Episode #1.1

  Oct 17, 2001

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

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  E2Episode #1.2

  Oct 24, 2001

  Hungover 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.

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  E3Episode #1.3

  Oct 31, 2001

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

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  E4Episode #1.4

  Nov 7, 2001

  Farmer Parry is accused of neglecting his animals.

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  E5Episode #1.5

  Nov 14, 2001

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

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  E6Episode #1.6

  Nov 21, 2001

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

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  E7Episode #1.7

  Nov 28, 2001

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

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  E8Episode #1.8

  Dec 5, 2001

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

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  E9Episode #1.9

  Dec 12, 2001

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

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  E10Episode #1.10

  Dec 19, 2001

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