The Witness for the Prosecution
NR2016•1h 0m•7.0/10
CrimeDramaMystery
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7.0/10(88)
The hunt is on to find the murderer of a wealthy glamorous heiress who is found dead in her London townhouse. Based on the short story by Agatha Christie.
Production
Agatha Christie, Mammoth Screen, Acorn Media Enterprises, A+E Studios
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
December 26, 2016
Last Aired
December 27, 2016
Networks
BBC One
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Part 1
Air date: 2016-12-26
When Leonard Vole is accused of murdering society lady Emily French, his solicitor Mayhew clings to the hope that Leonard's wife Romaine will provide the alibi that can save his life.
E2
Part 2
Air date: 2016-12-27
Romaine, whose testimony was Leonard's one hope to save him from the gallows, has turned on him, leaving Mayhew's case hopeless and Leonard's fatal verdict imminent.
Cast
Toby Jones
John Mayhew
Andrea Riseborough
Romaine Heilger
Kim Cattrall
Emily French
David Haig
Sir Charles Carter
Monica Dolan
Janet McIntyre
Billy Howle
Leonard Vole
Paul Ready
Tripp
Tim McMullan
Sir Hugo Meredith
Hayley Carmichael
Alice Mayhew
Dorian Lough
Detective Breem
Miranda Nolan
Christine Moffat
Robert East
Justice Greville Parris
John Ammirati
Judge
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