Episode 1
Episode 1
1h5.0 / 10
Ben is accused of murder after a drunken and drugged night out. Ben's barrister will stop at nothing the prove that he is innocent.
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Written by Peter Moffat
TV series
Criminal Justice
20082 seasons7.6 / 10
One man's journey through the criminal justice system of Britain.
Thriller by Peter Moffat about the challenges and politics of the criminal justice system seen through the eyes of the accused.
Availability
Not streaming in United States
Criminal Justice premiered June 30, 2008. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Thriller by Peter Moffat about the challenges and politics of the criminal justice system seen through the eyes of the accused.
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Episode 2
Episode 2
1h4.0 / 10
Ben's legal team decide to try and come up with a deal with the prosecution but it will mean Ben has lie whilst be questioned. Ben makes an enemy whilst be held on remand.
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Written by Peter MoffatGuest stars Jake Curran
Episode 3
Episode 3
1h9.5 / 10
Ben's new defense barrister comes up with a plan that could see Ben being able to walk free. Ben will be forced to lie once again about events which happened on the night of the murder.
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Written by Peter MoffatGuest stars Jake Curran, Seroca Davis
Episode 4
Episode 4
1h10.0 / 10
The prosecution attempts to make Ben look bad when he is questioned on the stand. Stone and Frances continue to look for evidence that could clear Ben's name.
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Written by Peter MoffatGuest stars Seroca Davis
Episode 5
Episode 5
1h5.5 / 10finale
Stone continues to try and get Ben acquitted as the day of reckoning beckons. Frances continues to try and uncover the truth about what really happened on the night of the murder.
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Written by Peter Moffat
Episode information updated Sep 20, 2026
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Cast
Juliet AubreyMary Coulter
Ben WhishawBen Coulter
Lindsay DuncanAlison Slaughter
Bill PatersonHarry Box
Maxine PeakeJuliet Miller
David HarewoodFreddie Graham
Denis LawsonBill Faber
Charlie Creed-MilesSimon TicehurstCredits
- Created by
- Peter Moffat
- Written by
- Peter Moffat
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 10
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
BBCUnited Kingdom
Themes
accused of murdercourtroom