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A passionate young barrister leads a legal revolution in this new courtroom drama set in 18th-century England. Appalled by the corruption of London’s Old Bailey, William Garrow (Andrew Buchan, Cranford) fights for the accused and pioneers the art of crossexamination, paving the way for our modern legal system.

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A passionate young barrister leads a legal revolution in this new courtroom drama set in 18th-century England. Appalled by the corruption of London’s Old Bailey, William Garrow (Andrew Buchan, Cranford) fights for the accused and pioneers the art of crossexamination, paving the way for our modern legal system. Based on a true story, drawing on actual court records, it’s “courtroom drama gold”—Sunday Times (UK). 4 episodes, 4 hrs, 2 DVDs, SDH.
"Courtroom drama gold"—The Sunday Times (UK)

"Excellent"—The Observer (UK)

"A better class of entertainment"—The Times (UK)

"Excitement, tension, passion, humor, and drama"—The Guardian (UK)
Royal Television Society Award Winner for Best History Category (2010)

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Disc 1

Episode 1

Garrow is perplexed by his latest client, a man who shot at King George III and missed. Is he a madman or an assassin? Garrow’s defense threatens both the state and the king, who has his own mental health problems. Meanwhile, Lady Sarah pines for her son.

 

 

Episode 2

Garrow defends two Spitalfield silk weavers accused of destroying looms, an act of industrial sabotage. When one testifies against the other, the case becomes more complicated. Lady Sarah confronts Sir Arthur, and Southouse takes ill.

 

Disc 2

Episode 3

When the governor of Trinidad is accused of a brutal crime, Garrow sees a chance to expose the whole colonial system. But his nemesis, Lord Melville, has a proposition: if Garrow will limit his prosecution, Melville will help Lady Sarah gain custody of her son.

 

Episode 4

Garrow is alone and grieving. Lady Sarah has left him, and he can no longer turn to Southouse for counsel. Persuaded by Southouse’s nephew George to defend a man falsely accused of murder, Garrow discovers a cover-up and puts himself in grave danger.

 

• “A Day in the Life of Garrow’s Law” featurette

Packaging: Boxed set

Run Time: 240 minutes plus bonus programming

Format: Widescreen

Number of discs: 2

Language: English

Subtitles: No

Color or B&W: Color

CC: No

SDH: Yes

Region Code: 1

Aspect Ratio: 16:9

Rating: NR

“BBC period drama at its very best” —British Heritage Magazine “

"Enlightening” —Seattle Times

 

“One of the best historical dramas…in years” —Scripps Howard News Service

 

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Disc 1
Episode One
When 133 Africans are thrown off a slave ship and drowned, Garrow is hired to prosecute the ship’s captain—for fraud, not murder, since slaves are considered cargo. Meanwhile, Sir Arthur Hill begins legal proceedings against Garrow.
 
Episode Two
Lady Sarah has been evicted from her home by Sir Arthur, but Southouse insists that Garrow cannot see her. A distracted Garrow turns to his latest case, forced to determine if the matter is blackmail, shame, or love.
 
Disc 2
Episode Three
The Royal Hospital at Greenwich has a duty to care for disabled sailors. Instead, men are starved, mistreated, and left to die. When a man speaks out against the abuse, he is prosecuted for malicious libel—and Garrow is charged with defending him.
 
Episode Four
Garrow scandalizes fashionable London when he’s charged with adultery. Still, he looks for comfort from Lady Sarah after losing a case in which a young boy is hanged. Southouse uncovers a secret that could compromise Sir Arthur, but a crucial witness refuses to testify.
 
BONUS
 
Packaging: Boxed set
Run Time: 240 minutes, plus 22 minutes bonus programming
Format: Widescreen
Number of discs: 2
  Language: English
Subtitles: No
 Color or B&W: Color
CC: No
SDH: Yes
 Region Code: 1
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Rating: NR
 
“Courtroom drama gold” —The Sunday Times(UK)
 
[four stars] —Scripps Howard News Service
 
“BBC period drama at its very best” —British Heritagemagazine
 
"Excellent"—The Observer(UK)
 
"A better class of entertainment"—The Times(UK)
 
"Excitement, tension, passion, humor, and drama"—The Guardian(UK)
 
BAFTA TV Award Nomination for Best Photography and Lighting (Fiction/Entertainment) (Two nominations, 2010)
 
Royal Television Society Award Winner for Best History Category (2010)
 

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Disc 1
Episode 1
An inexperienced William Garrow struggles with his first case but fares better with Lady Sarah Hill. Impressed by his sense of justice, she hires Garrow to defend a serving girl accused of murder. If he doesn’t succeed, the woman will die.

Episode 2
Now a celebrated barrister, Garrow defends a coachman accused of stealing a harness. Next, he reluctantly agrees to represent the infamous Monster, a man accused of attacking women across London. As his popularity wanes, his friendship with Lady Sarah grows.

Disc 2
Episode 3
When Garrow defends a man on trial for raping his maid, Lady Sarah is disappointed. Then Garrow fights a duel with one nemesis and takes revenge on another, causing Southouse to question whether they can continue working together.

Episode 4
Garrow represents a prostitute accused of murdering her client; he also reunites with Southouse for a high-profile treason case. Matters take a turn when Lady Sarah discovers crucial information.
  • Behind-the-scenes featurette
  • Biography of William Garrow
  • Cast filmographies
  • Photo gallery
Packaging:Boxed set
Run Time:240 minutes
Format:Widescreen
Number of discs:2
Language:English
Subtitles:No
Color or B&W:Color
CC:No
SDH:Yes
Region Code:1
Aspect Ratio:16:9
Rating:NR
"Courtroom drama gold"—The Sunday Times(UK)

"Excellent"—The Observer(UK)

"A better class of entertainment"—The Times(UK)

"Excitement, tension, passion, humor, and drama"—The Guardian(UK)
Royal Television Society Award Winner for Best History Category (2010)