The Bench
Season 2 Episode 8 - Episode 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.
Audio Languages: English
Subtitles: English
Directed by:Matthew Evans
Season 2
S02:E01 - Episode 1
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.
S02:E02 - Episode 2
When two desperate parents fight to get their children out of the care of social services, the magistrates must make a tough decision.
S02:E03 - Episode 3
When a defendant arrives drunk and disorderly for his trial, proceedings dissolve into chaos. Meanwhile, a grandmother tries every trick in the book to win her grandson bail.
S02:E04 - Episode 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 coworker.
S02:E05 - Episode 5
Hugh faces a stark choice between his career and his personal loyalty to a defendant. Des has something to celebrate.
S02:E06 - Episode 6
A father faces every parent's nightmare when his teenage son appears in court.
S02:E07 - Episode 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.
S02:E08 - Episode 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.
S02:E09 - Episode 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.
S02:E10 - Episode 10
When his client frames an innocent man, Des is not only compromised, but in great danger.
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