The Trial: A Murder in the Family

May. 21,2017      
Rating:
7.1
Trailer Synopsis

In a pioneering series that reveals the inner workings of the legal system, a fictional murder case is tried in a real court, by eminent legal professionals and a jury of 12 members of the public.

Seasons & Episode

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Seasons 1 : 2017

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5 Episode

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Episode 1 - Episode 1
May. 21,2017

As the trial begins, police officers and witnesses are called to give evidence and - as Simon and the jury look on - a picture is painted of the day when Carla Davis was killed.

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Episode 2 - Episode 2
May. 22,2017

The trial continues with key evidence from Carla and Simon's friends, colleagues and family. They're all subjected to rigorous cross-examination from the defence and prosecution teams. As details emerge of Simon and Carla's personal histories and questionable past behaviour, the jurors begin to form a fuller picture of why they separated and what their relationship was like at the time of Carla's death. Can Simon remain impassive as the emotional testimonies mount up?

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Episode 3 - Episode 3
May. 23,2017

The end of the trial draws near, with two key players still to speak. First up is Lewis Skinner, Carla's boyfriend at the time of her death, who has a few secrets of his own. While the prosecution position him as a man bereaved, the defence argue that, as a potential alternative suspect for the murder, both his presence and actions present sufficient reasonable doubt for Simon to be acquitted. How will he fare on the stand? Meanwhile, a critical decision looms for the accused.

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Episode 4 - Episode 4
May. 24,2017

The final evidence is heard, QCs John Ryder and Max Hill offer their closing speeches and Judge Brian Barker gives his summing-up address, before the jurors are sent down to begin their deliberations. Offering an unprecedented insight into a jury's decision-making process, cameras capture every highly charged debate and dilemma, from the selection of a chairperson to the fate of the defendant.

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Episode 5 - Episode 5
May. 25,2017

The jury concludes its deliberations, while Simon Davis and both legal teams await their verdict. But will it be the right one? The truth is finally revealed, as a dramatised segment depicts the last tragic moments of the life of Carla Davis.

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