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Accused, written by Jimmy McGovern ; directed by David Blair and Richard Laxton

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Accused

written by Jimmy McGovern ; directed by David Blair and Richard Laxton

Series of dramas, created by Jimmy McGovern, about ordinary people as they face their day in court

1. Plumber Willy Houlihan has done well by himself and his family, but things go awry on the home and work fronts and it all begins to fall apart. Serendipity appears to offer an escape, but it proves an illusion. As Willy heads back to the courtroom to hear the verdict, the story of his misfortune unfolds ; directed by David Blair ; Cast: Pooky Quesnel; Christopher Eccleston; Malcolm Scates; Emma Stansfield; Joanna Higson; Rod Arthur. -- 2. Frankie, a young soldier on trial, starts the long walk back up to his courtroom to learn the decision of the jury. A frightening series of events led him to this place, but does the jury know the full story? ; directed by David Blair ; Cast: Mackenzie Crook; Robert Pugh; Benjamin Smith; Ben Batt; Nick Moss; Nicola Potts. -- 3. Helen, a primary school teacher, stands accused. She tells the jury of the tragedy that led her to commit a terrible crime. Will they find her guilty, or not guilty? ; directed by Richard Laxton ; Cast: Peter Capaldi; Juliet Stevenson; Bronagh Gallagher; Peter Wight; Alfie Allen; Joseph Philips4. Liam, a taxi driver, stands accused of a terrible crime. As he begins the long walk back to the courtroom to hear the jury’s verdict we see the obsession that led him to this crime of passion ; directed by Richard Laxton ; Cast: Andy Serkis; Neve McIntosh; Tom Ellis; Mia Smith; Jodie Whittaker; Daryl Fishwick. -- 5. Hardworking, loving father Kenny, who only wanted to do the right thing for his family and his friends, is now in the dock after becoming involved in a violent crime against his better judgment. Will the jury find him guilty? ; directed by David Blair ; Cast: Marc Warren; Jack Deam; Elizabeth Rider; Joe Duttine; Andrea Lowe; Brian McCardie. -- 6. Alison, a busy working mother with a young family, stands accused. Passion and hatred have brought Alison and her husband David to opposite sides of the courtroom. Will the jury find her guilty as charged? ; directed by David Blair ; Cast: Naomie Harris; Andrew Knott; Warren Brown; Tony Pitts; Janay Bell; Lucas Sproul

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