Season 2

2002-04-12

The first in a new series of this legal drama set in a magistrates' court. A mother and daughter are both on trial and must decide who takes the blame. Defence solicitor Des Davies can't resist being mean to a new rival.

2002-04-19

When two desperate parents fight to get their children out of the care of social services, the magistrates must make a tough and heartbreaking decision. Katharine faces a crisis in her personal life

2002-04-26

When a defendant arrives drunk and disorderly for his trial, proceedings dissolve into chaos. Meanwhile, a loyal grandmother tries every trick in the book to win her grandson bail.

2002-05-03

A married man's one night stand leads to bitterness and recrimination in and out of the courtroom. Prosecutor Cheryl Cates' stressful day brings her closer to one of her colleagues.

2002-05-10

Hugh faces a stark choice between his career and his personal loyalty to a defendant. Des has something to celebrate.

2002-05-17

A father faces every parent's nightmare when his teenage son appears in court. Des is on a high in his personal life, but could get out of this depth when he decides to take on a hardened criminal as a client.

2002-05-24

Ranjit realizes a client has become over-attached, and Des is compromised by his involvement with a criminal family. Work threatens to damage their personal lives.

2002-05-31

The magistrates' are eagerly anticipating the ballot to decide the chair of Penbridge Magistrates' court. The friendship of rival candidates Val and Peter faces its greatest test.

2002-06-07

The press descend on the court for the sentencing of a teacher who had a relationship with a pupil. Meanwhile Des and Cheryl reach crisis point.

2002-06-14

When his client frames an innocent man, Des is not only compromised, but in great danger.