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The Escape Artist

The Escape Artist

There is a line between law and justice.

TV-142013•1h 0m•7.0/10
Drama

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7.0/10(91)

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.

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Production

Endor Productions, Red Arrow Studios International, BBC Drama Productions

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

October 29, 2013

Last Aired

November 12, 2013

Networks

BBC One

Created By

David Wolstencroft

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Episode 1
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 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.
Episode 2
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 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.
Episode 3
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 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.

Cast

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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