The Bench

Episodes

Season 2, 10 episodes

Episode 1: Episode #2.1
- Now playing
- Apr 12, 2002
The first in a new series of this legal drama set in a magistrates' court. A mother and daughter are both on trial and must decide who takes the blame. Defence solicitor Des Davies can't resist being mean to a new rival.
Episode 2: Episode #2.2
- Apr 19, 2002
When two desperate parents fight to get their children out of the care of social services, the magistrates must make a tough and heartbreaking decision. Katharine faces a crisis in her personal life
Episode 3: Episode #2.3
- Apr 26, 2002
When a defendant arrives drunk and disorderly for his trial, proceedings dissolve into chaos. Meanwhile, a loyal grandmother tries every trick in the book to win her grandson bail.
Episode 4: Episode #2.4
- May 3, 2002
A married man's one night stand leads to bitterness and recrimination in and out of the courtroom. Prosecutor Cheryl Cates' stressful day brings her closer to one of her colleagues.
Episode 5: Episode #2.5
- May 10, 2002
Hugh faces a stark choice between his career and his personal loyalty to a defendant. Des has something to celebrate.
Episode 6: Episode #2.6
- May 17, 2002
A father faces every parent's nightmare when his teenage son appears in court. Des is on a high in his personal life, but could get out of this depth when he decides to take on a hardened criminal as a client.
Episode 7: Episode #2.7
- May 24, 2002
Ranjit realizes a client has become over-attached, and Des is compromised by his involvement with a criminal family. Work threatens to damage their personal lives.
Episode 8: Episode #2.8
- May 31, 2002
The magistrates' are eagerly anticipating the ballot to decide the chair of Penbridge Magistrates' court. The friendship of rival candidates Val and Peter faces its greatest test.
Episode 9: Episode #2.9
- Jun 7, 2002
The press descend on the court for the sentencing of a teacher who had a relationship with a pupil. Meanwhile Des and Cheryl reach crisis point.
Episode 10: Episode #2.10
- Jun 14, 2002
When his client frames an innocent man, Des is not only compromised, but in great danger.