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The Witness for the Prosecution

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Thrilling two-part drama about a man accused of killing his lover.

A man is accused of killing his lover in order to inherit her wealth. An Agatha Christie mystery starring Toby Jones, Kim Cattrall and Andrea Riseborough.

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Andrea Riseborough

Kim Cattrall

David Haig

Monica Dolan

Billy Howle

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Tim McMullan

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Dorian Lough

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The Witness for the Prosecution: Series 1: Episode 1

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Episode 1

BBC One - The Witness for the Prosecution, Series 1, Episode 1

A dashing young chancer is accused of murdering a rich widow for her money.

Two-part drama based on Agatha Christie's novel. A dashing young chancer is accused of murdering a rich widow for her money. Can his wife's alibi prove his innocence?

1920s London. A murder, brutal and bloodthirsty, has stained the plush carpets of a handsome London townhouse - the victim is the beautiful widow Emily French. All evidence points to Leonard, a dashing young chancer who seduced the older woman into leaving him her vast fortune before ruthlessly taking her life. At least, this is the story that Emily's distraught, devoted housekeeper Janet stands by in court. Mayhew, a penniless solicitor, is put in charge of Leonard's case. 

Initially treating the suspect with indifference, Mayhew is gradually moved by the young man's case. Leonard is certain that his innocence can be proved by his wife, the enigmatic chorus girl Romaine. The entire case rests on her alibi, and Mayhew is reassured to learn that she witnessed Leonard return at 9.30pm, the time when he supposedly murdered Emily. Will she testify and save her husband, or will his infidelity make her vengeful?

The Witness for the Prosecution: Series 1

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Thrilling two-part drama about a man accused of killing his lover

Thrilling two-part drama about a man accused of killing his lover in order to inherit her wealth. Based on Agatha Christie's classic book

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