Mark Lewis Jones
The Bench (2001)
Season 2
Legal drama based in a magistrates court in Wales.
Released Oct. 16, 2001
Episode 42 min
None+
Keywords: imdb.legal-drama, imdb.judge, imdb.legal-clerk, imdb.courtroom, imdb.lawyer
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Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S2E1 - Episode #2.1
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.
April 12, 2002, midnight
S2E2 - Episode #2.2
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
April 19, 2002, midnight
S2E3 - Episode #2.3
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.
April 26, 2002, midnight
S2E4 - Episode #2.4
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.
May 3, 2002, midnight
S2E5 - Episode #2.5
Hugh faces a stark choice between his career and his personal loyalty to a defendant. Des has something to celebrate.
May 10, 2002, midnight
S2E6 - Episode #2.6
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.
May 17, 2002, midnight
S2E7 - Episode #2.7
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.
May 24, 2002, midnight
S2E8 - Episode #2.8
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.
May 31, 2002, midnight
S2E9 - Episode #2.9
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.
June 7, 2002, midnight
S2E10 - Episode #2.10
When his client frames an innocent man, Des is not only compromised, but in great danger.
June 14, 2002, midnight
Episode Runtime: 42 min.
Season Runtime: 40 min.
Released: Oct. 16, 2001
Last Air Date: June 14, 2002, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR
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