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“There is a line between law and justice.”

The Escape Artist (2013)

First aired October 29, 20131h/ep1 season · 3 epsEnded
7.1

94 votes

Drama
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Overview

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.

Created By

David Wolstencroft

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Top Billed Cast

David Tennant

David Tennant

Will Burton

Toby Kebbell

Toby Kebbell

Liam Foyle

Sophie Okonedo

Sophie Okonedo

Maggie Gardner

Ashley Jensen

Ashley Jensen

Kate Burton

Seasons

Status

Ended

Language

English

Type

Miniseries

Last Air Date

November 12, 2013

Networks

BBC One

Production

Endor ProductionsRed Arrow Studios InternationalBBC Drama Productions

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