The Brief (2004)

04/25/2004 (GB)

Drama

Overview

Henry Farmer is a clever minded criminal practice attorney whose every day is a juggling act between surviving his messy personal life and pleading cases only he can win. Whether he's trying to keep an innocent person from going to jail or save himself from financial ruin, Henry's life is a symphony of chaos. His long list of problems includes a mountain of gambling debts, an affair with an important politician's wife, a distant son, and a sharp-tongued father who's also a judge.

Top Billed Cast

Alan Davies

Henry Farmer

8 Episodes

Cherie Lunghi

Cleo Steyn QC

8 Episodes

Christopher Fulford

Ray Scanlon

8 Episodes

Linda Bassett

Maureen Tyler

8 Episodes

Edward Petherbridge

Gillespie

8 Episodes

Zara Turner

Polly Graham

8 Episodes

Jennifer Ellison

Alice Rae

8 Episodes

Robert Whitelock

Ben Halliwell

8 Episodes

Frank Mills

Alfie

8 Episodes


Last Season

Season 2

2005 | 4 Episodes

Season 2 of The Brief premiered on October 6, 2005.

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Status

Ended

Network

network

Type

Scripted

Original Language

English

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