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The Escape Artist

The Escape Artist
★ 7.1/10•2013•1h 0m•TV-14•Drama
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There is a line between law and justice.

A chilling and bloody legal thriller that explores the line between law and justice. Will Burton, a talented junior barrister of peerless intellect and winning charm, specialises in spiriting people out of tight legal corners. He is in high demand as he has never lost a case. But when his talents acquit the notorious prime suspect in an horrific murder trial, that brilliance comes back to bite him with unexpected and chilling results, not to mention a shocking twist.

Brian Welsh · Director

David Wolstencroft · Writer

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 0m
LanguageEN
First Air DateOct 29, 2013

Episodes

Episode 1 - Episode 1E160m

Episode 1

After Will’s talents manage to help acquit Liam Foyle, his courtroom brilliance comes back to bite him. After Foyle walks free, it’s only a matter of time until he finds his next victim.

Oct 29, 2013

Episode 2 - Episode 2E260m

Episode 2

Liam Foyle is back in court and Will Burton’s courtroom nemesis, Maggie Gardner, is heading his defence. She is out to prove a point and will stop at nothing to win the case.

Nov 5, 2013

Episode 3 - Episode 3E360m

Episode 3

Maggie and Will are both determined to win the case and find themselves ever closer to the dangerous and cunning Liam Foyle.

Nov 12, 2013

Actors

David Tennant

David Tennant

Will Burton

Toby Kebbell

Toby Kebbell

Liam Foyle

Sophie Okonedo

Sophie Okonedo

Maggie Gardner

Ashley Jensen

Ashley Jensen

Kate Burton

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