CinemaOSSeries · 1989 · 1 Season

Shadow of the Noose

90%(1)IMDbDrama

A look at the real cases and personal demons of Sir Edward Marshall Hall, Edwardian London's most celebrated barrister. Presiding over trials that made headlines and drew large crowds to the public gallery, the Old Bailey defence counsel was Britain's first legal celebrity. A champion of justice for all, Marshall Hall earns a reputation as The Great Defender as he pleads the innocence of clients other lawyers refuse to represent.

Created byRichard Cooper

Play
Status
Ended
Language
EN
First aired
February 28, 1989
Last aired
April 18, 1989
Seasons
1
Episodes
8
Network
BBC One

Season 1

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

Featuring

Cast & crew

2 credited
Starring
Jonathan Hyde

Jonathan Hyde

Sir Edward Marshall Hall

Michael Feast

Michael Feast

Edgar Bowker

Creative team
Created by
Richard Cooper
Richard Cooper
Showrunner
Colin Rogers
Produced by
Colin Tucker

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