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The Bench

Season 1

2001 · 10 episodes

Legal drama based in a magistrates court in Wales.

  1. 1. Episode #1.1

    2001-10-17

    Leanne tries to make a new life for herself, but her previous boyfriend has other plans.

  2. 2. Episode #1.2

    2001-10-24

    Hungover Des expects his defense of a local pub owner to be an easy victory. But when he underestimates the skills of new prosecutor Cheryl Cates, his law experience is put to the test.

  3. 3. Episode #1.3

    2001-10-31

    A family is left devastated after the death of a daughter in a road accident.

  4. 4. Episode #1.4

    2001-11-07

    Farmer Parry is accused of neglecting his animals.

  5. 5. Episode #1.5

    2001-11-14

    Matrimonial issues are on the agenda - not just in court, but behind the scenes as well.

  6. 6. Episode #1.6

    2001-11-21

    Matrimonial issues are on the agenda - not just in court, but behind the scenes as well.

  7. 7. Episode #1.7

    2001-11-28

    Simon and Gareth give evidence against Natalie, but find they are under scrutiny instead.

  8. 8. Episode #1.8

    2001-12-05

    Two teenagers give Des a hard time when he tries to defend them.

  9. 9. Episode #1.9

    2001-12-12

    Des and Ranjit fall out when Leanne and Brink re-appear in court on charge of possession.

  10. 10. Episode #1.10

    2001-12-19

    Leanne's future is in the balance, forcing Des and Ranjit to examine their role in events.

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