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Five aspiring lawyers are aiming for the top - but behind the scenes they're a mess of love, drugs and excess.
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Five aspiring lawyers are aiming for the top - but behind the scenes they're a mess of love, drugs and excess.
Cast, crew and production details
Jason HughesWarren
Andrew LincolnEgg
Daniela NardiniAnna
Amita DhiriMilly
Jack DavenportMiles
Steve John ShepherdJo
Luisa Bradshaw-WhiteKira
Natasha LittleRachel
BBC TwoUnited Kingdom
World ProductionsUnited Kingdom
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Episode 1
Anna and Miles have doubts about each other after finally getting together at a party. Egg says goodbye to both his father and his writing career. Milly is taken aback by the arrival of an attractive new trainee at the firm.
Directed by Sallie AprahamianWritten by Richard ZajdlicGuest stars Martin Freeman, Geoffrey Bateman, Mike Hayward, Georgia Reece, Robin Cattani, Paul Copley, Gillian McCutcheon
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Episode 2
Anna throws herself into her work, only to find herself up against Miles on a case, while Milly loses her cool. Kira's career suffers a setback. A dinner party is interrupted by Warren's ex-lover Ferdy.
Directed by Sallie AprahamianWritten by Richard ZajdlicGuest stars Michael Begley, Martin Hancock, Julia Worsley, Gillian McCutcheon, Sacha Craise
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Episode 3
Ferdy's mixed signals are causing problems for Warren. Anna blames Miles for spreading rumours at work. And Milly loses patience when Egg goes on a gambling spree.
Directed by Sallie AprahamianWritten by Matthew Graham, Richard ZajdlicGuest stars Geoffrey Bateman, Cyril Nri, James Bowers, Richard Dixon, Robin Cattani, Gillian McCutcheon, Sacha Craise, Juliet Cowan
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Episode 4
Warren begins losing patience with Ferdy, and his efforts to relieve his stress get him into trouble. Miles finds there is no such thing as uncomplicated sex after he resorts to the lonely hearts pages. Egg starts a new job, while Milly finds it difficult being the boss.
Directed by Dominic LeesWritten by Matthew Graham, Richard ZajdlicGuest stars Cyril Nri, Andrew Charleson, Liz Izen, Janine Wood, John Westwood, Steph Bramwell, Gillian McCutcheon, Sacha Craise
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Episode 5
Warren's arrest has become common knowledge, and threatens to destroy a promising career. Ferdy is tempted to go back to his ex.
Directed by Dominic LeesWritten by Mark Davies Markham, Richard ZajdlicGuest stars Cyril Nri, Benedict Sandiford, Danielle Tarento, Paul J. Medford, Gillian McCutcheon, Sacha Craise
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Episode 6
Warren faces the indignity of having to be part of an identity parade and appear in court. When Milly's boss forbids her from representing him, Anna steps in. Egg is left in the lurch with Nicki after a misunderstanding at the cafe. Kira plays hard to get after a night out with Jo. Ferdy's attempts to win round Miles backfire.
Directed by Dominic LeesWritten by Mark Davies Markham, Richard ZajdlicGuest stars Cyril Nri, Rod Arthur, Colin MacLachlan, Michael Moreland, Christopher Staines, Mike Eastman, Mark Lewis Jones, Steph Bramwell
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Episode 7
Warren is planning a world tour, but is he ready to finish his therapy? Milly and Miles disagree about who should take his room. Egg learns something new about Nicki. And Ferdy's sexual confusion is heightened when he ends up on a date with Kira and Jo.
Directed by Joy PerinoWritten by Richard Zajdlic, Joe AhearneGuest stars Cyril Nri, Mark Lewis Jones, Steph Bramwell, Paul J. Medford, Gillian McCutcheon, Sacha Craise, Juliet Cowan
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Episode 8
Miles takes matters into his own hands when the search for a new flatmate begins. Anna considers desperate measures to get work. Kira's strategy with Jo is starting to pay off.
Directed by Joy PerinoWritten by Ian Iqbal Rashid, Richard ZajdlicGuest stars Geoffrey Bateman, Nitin Ganatra, Jackie Stirling, Sacha Craise, Juliet Cowan
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Episode 9
Ferdy has an explosive encounter with his ex. Rachel finds a tactful way of letting Miles down gently. Nicki confides in Egg about the father of her child. And sexism at chambers sends Anna in search of sisterhood.
Directed by Joy PerinoWritten by Ian Iqbal Rashid, Richard ZajdlicGuest stars Danny Midwinter, Danielle Tarento, Richard Zajdlic, Clare Clifford, Gregg Prentice, Juliet Cowan
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Episode 10
Milly agonises over whether or not to accompany O'Donnell on a business trip to Paris. Miles and Egg get an unexpected visit from the police. Jo has to beat a hasty retreat from Kelly.
Directed by Harry BradbeerWritten by Amelia Bullmore, Richard ZajdlicGuest stars Geoffrey Bateman, Cyril Nri, Alan Stocks, Sacha Craise, Juliet Cowan
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Episode 11
The vote for Anna's tenancy is imminent, and Miles starts a whispering campaign against her. Kira arranges a date for Ferdy. Milly is brooding about Rachel and O'Donnell in Paris. And Egg has no luck getting on a catering course.
Directed by Harry BradbeerWritten by Amelia Bullmore, Richard ZajdlicGuest stars Geoffrey Bateman, Cyril Nri, Paul Copley, Paul J. Medford, Clare Clifford, Helene Kvale, Sacha Craise, Michael Elwyn
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Episode 12
Milly is suspicious of Rachel and O'Donnell's new rapport since the trip to Paris. A visitor to the house arouses Ferdy's interest. Anna's celebration with Sarah does not quite go as planned. Miles still resists his father's invitation.
Directed by Harry BradbeerWritten by Richard Zajdlic, Eirene HoustonGuest stars Tony Curran, Steph Bramwell, Clare Clifford, Gregg Prentice, Michael Elwyn, Juliet Cowan
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Episode 13
Miles and Anna become professional rivals. Nicki is upset by Egg's betrayal.
Directed by Sallie AprahamianWritten by Richard Zajdlic, Annie CaulfieldGuest stars Geoffrey Bateman, Cyril Nri, Clare Clifford, Suzanne Charlton, Juliet Cowan
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Episode 14
Will Miles make a hasty decision about his new girlfriend? Milly and Rachel's relationship comes to a head. And a lost condom sends Jo into a panic.
Directed by Sallie AprahamianWritten by Richard Zajdlic, Annie CaulfieldGuest stars Cyril Nri, Tony Curran, Rachel Fielding
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Episode 15
Milly throws caution to the wind when Egg accuses her of being boring. Anna gets some news from home. Ferdy needs some time on his own.
Directed by Sallie AprahamianWritten by Richard Zajdlic, Jimmy GardnerGuest stars Geoffrey Bateman, Cyril Nri, Tony Curran, Juliet Cowan
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Episode 16
Egg's younger brother comes to stay and finds a friend in Anna. Milly's reckless behaviour nearly gives the game away. Anna settles on alternative plans for her mother's funeral. And Kira tells Jo where to go.
Directed by Joe AhearneWritten by Richard Zajdlic, Jimmy GardnerGuest stars Cyril Nri, Damian Zuk, Sacha Craise
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Episode 17
Miles offers Anna a shoulder to cry on. Milly begins to see the downside of her actions.
Directed by Joe AhearneWritten by Richard Zajdlic, William GaminaraGuest stars Geoffrey Bateman, Cyril Nri, Lauretta Gavin, Mem Ferda, Rachel Fielding, Gillian McCutcheon, Nicholas Klein
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Episode 18
Egg's expectations for the opening night at the cafe prove to be slightly overambitious. Ferdy opts for a one-night stand. Kira and Kelly make plans for the future.
Directed by Joe AhearneWritten by Richard Zajdlic, William GaminaraGuest stars Geoffrey Bateman, Cyril Nri, Tony Curran, Daisy Beaumont, Kathleen McGoldrick, Gillian McCutcheon, Sacha Craise, Juliet Cowan
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Episode 19
Miles wins his case, but Francesca has convinced herself that he does not want to go through with the wedding. Milly panics when a stupid lie backfires. Anna lets Miles in on an alarming secret, and Ferdy confesses all to Lenny.
Directed by Morag FullartonWritten by Richard Zajdlic, Joe AhearneGuest stars Cyril Nri, Tony Curran, Jim Davidson, John Virgo, Rachel Fielding, Gillian McCutcheon, Juliet Cowan
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Episode 20
Milly discovers the truth about O'Donnell's personal life. Miles becomes increasingly attracted to Anna on his stag night. Nicki puts her foot down at the cafe.
Directed by Morag FullartonWritten by Richard ZajdlicGuest stars Tony Curran, Rachel Fielding, Gillian McCutcheon, Juliet Cowan
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Episode 21
Can Miles go through with the wedding? Will Anna be able to deal with it if he does? Will Egg and Milly's new-found happiness last? Will Ferdy finally come to terms with his sexuality?
Directed by Morag FullartonWritten by Richard ZajdlicGuest stars Geoffrey Bateman, Cyril Nri, Tony Curran, Rachel Fielding, Gillian McCutcheon, Sacha Craise, Michael Elwyn
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