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Garrow's Law

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Legal drama inspired by the life of pioneering 18th century barrister William Garrow.

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Garrow's Law: Series 1

Andrew Buchan

Alun Armstrong

Lyndsey Marshal

Rupert Graves

Aidan McArdle

Michael Culkin

Andy Linden

Steven Waddington

Frances Grey

Finlay Robertson

Jeremy Swift

Julie Hale

Teresa Churcher

Tessa Nicholson

Mark Tandy

Martin Wimbush

Pauline Knowles

Vicki Liddelle

Steven O'Neill

Peter Lydon

Garrow's Law: Series 1: Episode 1

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BBC One - Garrow's Law, Series 1, Episode 1

Young, idealistic barrister William Garrow is instructed to defend a helpless serving girl

Period drama. After losing his first case to his nemesis, young, idealistic barrister William Garrow is instructed to defend a helpless serving girl accused of murdering her baby.

In the late 18th century, young idealistic barrister William Garrow is given his first criminal defence case at the Old Bailey by attorney and mentor John Southouse. He defends Peter Pace, who is accused by renowned thief-taker Edward Forrester of robbing a man at gunpoint. 

The case is won by Garrow's nemesis Silvester, but Garrow's impressive performance in court catches the eye of Lady Sarah Hill. She instructs him to defend a helpless serving girl, Elizabeth Jarvis, who stands accused of murdering her newborn baby. Garrow learns a harsh lesson from his first case, and vows to defend the life of Elizabeth.

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