The Trial: A Murder in the Family - Season 1

Season 1

In a pioneering new series blending documentary and drama, a fictional murder case is tried in a real court, by eminent real-life legal professionals and a jury comprised of 12 randomly selected members of the public. Simon Davis is an academic accused of murdering his estranged wife Carla. His defence team is led by renowned QC John Ryder, whose CV includes the Damilola Taylor murder trial; the prosecution is steered by the government's new independent reviewer of terrorism legislation, Max Hill QC. Revealing the inner workings of the justice system as never seen before, the format provides unique insights into how both sides conduct their cases, from strategic debates to conferences with clients. Presiding is Brian Barker, recently retired but formerly the most senior judge at the Old Bailey.

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DatesMai 21, 2017 - Mai 26, 2017

Episodes

Season 1Episode 165 min

Episode 1

As the trial begins, police officers and witnesses are called to give evidence and - as defendant Simon and the jury look on - a picture is painted of the day when Simon's ex-wife Carla was killed

Mai 21, 2017

Season 1Episode 260 min

Episode 2

The trial continues with key evidence from Carla and Simon's friends, colleagues and family. They're all subjected to rigorous cross-examination from the defence and prosecution teams. As details emerge of Simon and Carla's personal histories and questionable past behaviour, the jurors begin to form a fuller picture of why they separated and what their relationship was like at the time of Carla's death. Can Simon remain impassive as the emotional testimonies mount up?

Mai 22, 2017

Season 1Episode 360 min

Episode 3

The end of the trial draws near, with two key players still to speak. First up is Lewis Skinner, Carla's boyfriend at the time of her death, who has a few secrets of his own. While the prosecution position him as a man bereaved, the defence argue that, as a potential alternative suspect for the murder, both his presence and actions present sufficient reasonable doubt for Simon to be acquitted. How will he fare on the stand? Meanwhile, a critical decision looms for the accused.

Mai 23, 2017

Season 1Episode 460 min

Episode 4

The final evidence is heard, QCs John Ryder and Max Hill offer their closing speeches and Judge Brian Barker gives his summing-up address, before the jurors are sent down to begin their deliberations. Offering an unprecedented insight into a jury's decision-making process, cameras capture every highly charged debate and dilemma, from the selection of a chairperson to the fate of the defendant.

Mai 24, 2017

Season 1Episode 560 min

Episode 5

The jury concludes its deliberations, while Simon Davis and both legal teams await their verdict. But will it be the right one? The truth is finally revealed, as a dramatised segment depicts the last tragic moments of the life of Carla Davis.

Mai 25, 2017

Season 1Episode 665 min

Episode 6

Mai 26, 2017

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