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The Escape Artist(2013)
71%
88 Votes
Overview
A chilling and bloody legal thriller that explores the line between law and justice. Will Burton, a talented junior barrister of peerless intellect and winning charm, specialises in spiriting people out of tight legal corners. He is in high demand as he has never lost a case. But when his talents acquit the notorious prime suspect in an horrific murder trial, that brilliance comes back to bite him with unexpected and chilling results, not to mention a shocking twist.
Type: Miniseries
Status: Ended
Languages: English
Countries:
United Kingdom
Networks:
Created By:
Production Companies:
BBC Drama Productions
Top 4 Billed Cast
David Tennant
Will Burton
Toby Kebbell
Liam Foyle
Sophie Okonedo
Maggie Gardner
Ashley Jensen
Kate Burton
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