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Garrow's Law

Garrow's Law

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Garrow's Law

"LEGAL DRAMA RIPPED FROM THE PAGES OF HISTORY."

2009- 2011

3 Seasons

12 Episodes

7.7(9 votes)

Ended

Drama

Overview

The true tale of pioneering 18th century barrister William Garrow, who acted as counsel for the accused, introducing the concept of 'innocent until proved guilty' at London's Old Bailey.

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BBC

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

6 featured cast members

Starring

Andrew Buchan

Andrew Buchan

William Garrow

Alun Armstrong

Alun Armstrong

John Southouse

Lyndsey Marshal

Lyndsey Marshal

Lady Sarah Hill

Rupert Graves

Rupert Graves

Sir Arthur Hill

Aidan McArdle

Aidan McArdle

Silvester

Michael Culkin

Michael Culkin

Judge Buller

Creative team

Created by: Tony Marchant
Produced by: Dominic Barlow

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