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TV series

Trial & Retribution

199712 seasons6.8 / 10

From the creator of PRIME SUSPECT

Devised and written by Lynda La Plante as a follow-on from her successful television series Prime Suspect, this vast police procedural follows police detectives in England as they investigate crimes and the trials that come about as a result.

Availability

Not streaming in United States

Trial & Retribution premiered October 19, 1997. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.

Synopsis

Devised and written by Lynda La Plante as a follow-on from her successful television series Prime Suspect, this vast police procedural follows police detectives in England as they investigate crimes and the trials that come about as a result.

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Episode 1

Trial And Retribution IV (1)

1h 43m6.0 / 10

D.I. North re-investigates an eight-year-old murder case and finds that Det. Supt. Walker was in charge of the inquiry. She begins to suspect that he's covering something up and he is suspended from duty. He returns to his roots to find new evidence to prove his innocence, in order to save his career, relationship and reputation.

Episode credits

Directed by Michael WhyteWritten by Lynda La PlanteGuest stars Richard Durden, Barbara Thorn, Corin Redgrave

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Episode 2

Trial And Retribution IV (2)

1h 34m6.0 / 10finale

D.I. North re-investigates an eight-year-old murder case and finds that Det. Supt. Walker was in charge of the inquiry. She begins to suspect that he's covering something up and he is suspended from duty. He returns to his roots to find new evidence to prove his innocence, in order to save his career, relationship and reputation.

Episode credits

Directed by Michael WhyteWritten by Lynda La PlanteGuest stars Barbara Thorn, George Pensotti, Corin Redgrave, James Wilby, Steven Hartley, Richard McCabe, Zöe Lucker, Charles Cartmell

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More about Trial & Retribution

Cast

David HaymanMichael Walker
Victoria SmurfitRoisin Connor
Gemma JonesDr Jean Mullins
Dorian LoughDavid Satchell
Kate BufferyPat North
Inday BaLisa West
Richard DurdenDr John Foster
Sarah OzekeLisa West

Credits

Created by
Lynda La Plante
Written by
Lynda La Plante

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
44
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • ITV1United Kingdom
  • La Plante Productions
  • Isle of Man FilmUnited Kingdom

Themes

courtroomcrime investigationpolice crime dramapolice detectivepolice procedural