The Bench (2001)
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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Episode 1 - Episode #1.1
Release Date: 2001-10-17Leanne tries to make a new life for herself, but her previous boyfriend has other plans.
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Episode 2 - Episode #1.2
Release Date: 2001-10-24Hungover 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.
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Episode 3 - Episode #1.3
Release Date: 2001-10-31A family is left devastated after the death of a daughter in a road accident.
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Episode 4 - Episode #1.4
Release Date: 2001-11-07Farmer Parry is accused of neglecting his animals.
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Episode 5 - Episode #1.5
Release Date: 2001-11-14Matrimonial issues are on the agenda - not just in court, but behind the scenes as well.
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Episode 6 - Episode #1.6
Release Date: 2001-11-21Matrimonial issues are on the agenda - not just in court, but behind the scenes as well.
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Episode 7 - Episode #1.7
Release Date: 2001-11-28Simon and Gareth give evidence against Natalie, but find they are under scrutiny instead.
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Episode 8 - Episode #1.8
Release Date: 2001-12-05Two teenagers give Des a hard time when he tries to defend them.
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Episode 9 - Episode #1.9
Release Date: 2001-12-12Des and Ranjit fall out when Leanne and Brink re-appear in court on charge of possession.
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Episode 10 - Episode #1.10
Release Date: 2001-12-19Leanne's future is in the balance, forcing Des and Ranjit to examine their role in events.