The Bench
18+2001•7.0/10
Drama
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The Bench is an English-language legal drama series set in a Welsh magistrate's court, produced by BBC Wales, initially broadcast on BBC One Wales and later repeated across the BBC network in an afternoon slot. The series won three BAFTA Cymru awards in 2003, with Eiry Thomas winning Best Actress, Bill Broomfield winning Best Director of Photography - Drama and William Oswald winning Best Editor.
Language
EN
Status
Returning Series
First Aired
October 17, 2001
Last Aired
June 14, 2002
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
Episode #1.1
Air date: 2001-10-17
Leanne tries to make a new life for herself, but her previous boyfriend has other plans.
E2
Episode #1.2
Air date: 2001-10-24
Hungover Des expects his defense of a local pub owner to be an easy victory. But when he underestimates the skills of new prosecutor Cheryl Cates, his law experience is put to the test.
E3
Episode #1.3
Air date: 2001-10-31
A family is left devastated after the death of a daughter in a road accident.
E4
Episode #1.4
Air date: 2001-11-07
Farmer Parry is accused of neglecting his animals.
E5
Episode #1.5
Air date: 2001-11-14
Matrimonial issues are on the agenda - not just in court, but behind the scenes as well.
E6
Episode #1.6
Air date: 2001-11-21
Matrimonial issues are on the agenda - not just in court, but behind the scenes as well.
E7
Episode #1.7
Air date: 2001-11-28
Simon and Gareth give evidence against Natalie, but find they are under scrutiny instead.
E8
Episode #1.8
Air date: 2001-12-05
Two teenagers give Des a hard time when he tries to defend them.
E9
Episode #1.9
Air date: 2001-12-12
Des and Ranjit fall out when Leanne and Brink re-appear in court on charge of possession.
E10
Episode #1.10
Air date: 2001-12-19
Leanne's future is in the balance, forcing Des and Ranjit to examine their role in events.
Cast
Mark Lewis Jones
Des Davies
Eiry Thomas
Cheryl Cates
Brian Hibbard
Ralph Jenkins
Eluned Jones
Val Sullivan
Lesley Vickerage
Katharine Tyrell
Philip McGough
Peter Mansell
Roger Evans
Hugh Evans
Phaldut Sharma
Ranjit Singh
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