The Escape Artist

There is a line between law and justice.

TV-142013•1h 0m•7.1/10

Drama

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7.1/10(99)

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

Status

Ended

First Aired

October 29, 2013

Last Aired

November 12, 2013

Networks

BBC One

Created By

David Wolstencroft

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

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

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.