The Escape Artist

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2013-10-29

Last Air Date: 2013-11-12

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 3

Created By: David Wolstencroft

Networks: BBC One

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Top Cast

David Tennant as Will Burton
Toby Kebbell as Liam Foyle
Sophie Okonedo as Maggie Gardner
Ashley Jensen as Kate Burton
Brid Brennan as Mary
Tony Gardner as Trevor Harris
Anton Lesser as Richard Mayfield QC
Roy Marsden as Peter Simkins
Stephen Wight as Danny Monk
Gus Barry as Jamie Burton

Seasons

Season 1 (2013)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (2013-10-29)

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.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (2013-11-05)

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.
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (2013-11-12)

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