The Escape Artist (2013)
"There is a line between law and justice."
Synopsis
A chilling and bloody legal thriller that explores the line between law and justice. Will Burton, a talented junior barrister of peerless intellect and winning charm, specialises in spiriting people out of tight legal corners. He is in high demand as he has never lost a case. But when his talents acquit the notorious prime suspect in an horrific murder trial, that brilliance comes back to bite him with unexpected and chilling results, not to mention a shocking twist.
Creator
David Wolstencroft, Matthew Read
Network
BBC One
Episodes
Episodes
Episode 1
After Will’s talents manage to help acquit Liam Foyle, his courtroom brilliance comes back to bite him. After Foyle walks free, it’s only a matter of time until he finds his next victim.
Episode 2
Liam Foyle is back in court and Will Burton’s courtroom nemesis, Maggie Gardner, is heading his defence. She is out to prove a point and will stop at nothing to win the case.
Episode 3
Maggie and Will are both determined to win the case and find themselves ever closer to the dangerous and cunning Liam Foyle.
Cast
Trailer
Details
Original Title
The Escape Artist
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
3
Production
Endor Productions, Red Arrow Studios International, BBC Drama Productions
