Showtrial (2021)
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Showtrial will once again centre around a hotly contested criminal trial that divides the nation and takes place in the full glare of the media spotlight.When the high-profile climate activist Marcus Calderwood is left for dead in a violent hit and run, he uses his dying moments to identify his killer - a serving policeman. But who is this unnamed ‘Officer X'? What does his own history reveal about the nature of trauma and revenge, and was Marcus's death a careless accident or cold-blooded murder?
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- 01
VelleitiesA sensational trial starts with the Prosecution team seeking to prove that Talitha and Dhillon murdered Hannah Ellis together. - 02
The Long VoyageTime is running out for Cleo and Talitha as the trial reaches its explosive conclusion and the jury must decide: did she do it? - 03
Officer XWhen a climate activist is left for dead after a hit-and-run, he uses his dying words to name his killer - a serving police officer. With the country divided, will defence solicitor Sam Malik take on the trial of the decade?
Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
Praying for HerOctober 31, 2021When one student disappears and another is arrested, the stage is set for a case that will divide the nation. Can solicitor Cleo protect her - S01E02
Little HorsesNovember 7, 2021Cleo puts pressure on the police case as Talitha threatens to slip from Cassidy’s grasp, but a surprise arrest of a third suspect offers a n - S01E03
Lady TeaseNovember 14, 2021With the murder trial fast approaching, Cleo must confront a fresh press scandal that throws a new and damning light on Talitha’s motives. - S01E04Season's bestVelleitiesNovember 21, 2021A sensational trial starts with the Prosecution team seeking to prove that Talitha and Dhillon murdered Hannah Ellis together.
- S01E05The Long VoyageNovember 28, 2021Time is running out for Cleo and Talitha as the trial reaches its explosive conclusion and the jury must decide: did she do it?
Season02
- S02E01Officer XOctober 6, 2024When a climate activist is left for dead after a hit-and-run, he uses his dying words to name his killer - a serving police officer. With th
- S02E02
The GamblerOctober 13, 2024—As Southgate builds his case against Justin, attention turns to the D4 police chat group. With phones wiped and fellow officers saying nothi - S02E03
DecoysOctober 20, 2024—With the trial approaching, Justin on remand and violence on the streets, the pressure on the legal teams is intense. Struggling with Justin - S02E04
No More QuestionsOctober 27, 2024—The trial begins, with protests outside the courthouse. As the prosecution lay out their case, Sam picks holes in their evidence. But can he - S02E05
The Smaller PictureNovember 3, 2024—As the trial resumes after Justin’s shocking outburst, he finally takes to the stand and the question is put to the jury: is Justin Mitchell
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