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Series · 2006 – 2007 · Crime

New Street Law

★6.6 2006 – 2007 2 Seasons G.F. Newman TV-MA

Follows two rival barristers' chambers in Manchester, England, contrasting defence Jack Roper's struggling firm with his former mentor, prosecutor Laurence Scammel's more established chambers, and exploring their personal and professional rivalry through complex legal cases.

Seasons & episodes

2 seasons · 14 episodes

Episode 1

Episode 01

Episode 1

May 4, 2006 · 60 min

Charlie tries to get two fraudsters off the hook and Jack works on a young arsonist's case.

Episode 2

Episode 02

Episode 2

May 11, 2006 · 60 min

A cancer patient tries to sue the landfill company he used to work for and Jack and Annie represent him. Laura joins her father to defend the case, but she realises that not everyone has been telling the truth. Joe represents a woman accused of shoplifting. He gets more than he bargained for when he falls foul of her charms.

Episode 3

Episode 03

Episode 3

May 18, 2006 · 60 min

Annie and Jack defend a man accused of murdering his wife, but there are problems when Laurence, the prosecutor, discovers foul play. Charlie is on the case of the suspected killers' sister, who battles her brother's in-laws for the custody of his child. A nurse's employers believe that a nurse lied to them about her qualifications. Joe is defending the nurse.

Episode 4

Episode 04

Episode 4

May 25, 2006 · 60 min

Charlie gets a chance to show his skills when he represents a TV presenter in a high profile libel case. A man has been accused of physically abusing his son, but Jack is not happy about representing him and Honor resigns from prosecuting. However, it's discovered that there is more to the case than meets the eye.

Episode 5

Episode 05

Episode 5

Jun 1, 2006 · 60 min

Charlie and Jack represent two police officers who are accused of torturing a terrorist suspect in custody. It is a highly emotive case as this incident has put the reputation of the police on the line. Joe has his own demons to overcome when he represents a patient seeking release from a psychiatric unit. However, his expert witness has a few surprises of his own.

Episode 6

Episode 06

Episode 6

Jun 8, 2006 · 60 min

A woman seeks compensation after the botched delivery of her baby and Charlie and Annie are there to represent her. Laurence's friendship with the accused surgeon compromises the case and Laura is not happy at all. Jack has to use all of his expertise to help a Robbie Williams impersonator who has been accused of benefit fraud.

Episode 7

Episode 07

Episode 7

Jun 15, 2006 · 60 min

Jack represents a gang member who has been accused of shooting a police officer. It is his belief that his client has been framed, but he has trouble finding anyone with the courage to speak out against the leader of the gang. Joe is determined to prove himself in his first jury trial, but he takes huge risks with his clients liberty and it looks like he's pushed the law too far.

Episode 8

Episode 08

Episode 8

Jun 21, 2006 · 60 min

A young woman is accused of hiding evidence when her husband murdered a young boy and Jack is there to defend her. Annie and Charlie represent parties in a custody battle. Joe is not too happy, because he represents Sammy Dean, a serial shoplifter for the second time.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 6.6 /10

based on 8 votes

Synopsis

Follows two rival barristers' chambers in Manchester, England, contrasting defence Jack Roper's struggling firm with his former mentor, prosecutor Laurence Scammel's more established chambers, and exploring their personal and professional rivalry through complex legal cases.

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Cast

8 principal cast

John Hannah

John Hannah

Jack Roper

Paul Freeman

Paul Freeman

Laurence Scammel QC

John Thomson

John Thomson

Charlie Darling

Lisa Faulkner

Laura Scammel

Penny Downie

Penny Downie

Honor Scammel

Chris Gascoyne

Chris Gascoyne

Al Ware

Lara Cazalet

Lara Cazalet

Annie Quick

Jayne Ashbourne

Jayne Ashbourne

Sally Benn

Where to watch New Street Law

New Street Law is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The crime from G.F. Newman, Matthew Hall has 2 seasons and 14 total episodes, rated 6.6/10 by 8 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does New Street Law have?

New Street Law has 2 seasons with 14 episodes in total.

Is New Street Law still on the air?

New Street Law has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs New Street Law?

New Street Law airs on BBC One.

When did New Street Law first air?

New Street Law first aired on May 4, 2006.

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