The Bench

2001 – 2002
Returning Series
Drama
2 seasons
7.0/10

The Bench is an English-language legal drama series set in a Welsh magistrate's court, produced by BBC Wales, initially broadcast on BBC One Wales and later repeated across the BBC network in an afternoon slot. The series won three BAFTA Cymru awards in 2003, with Eiry Thomas winning Best Actress, Bill Broomfield winning Best Director of Photography - Drama and William Oswald winning Best Editor.

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Legal drama based in a magistrates court in Wales.

E1. Episode #2.1
Apr 12, 2002
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.
E2. Episode #2.2
Apr 19, 2002
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
E3. Episode #2.3
Apr 26, 2002
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.
E4. Episode #2.4
May 3, 2002
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.
E5. Episode #2.5
May 10, 2002
Hugh faces a stark choice between his career and his personal loyalty to a defendant. Des has something to celebrate.
E6. Episode #2.6
May 17, 2002
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.