In Defence (TV series)
| In Defence | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Crime drama |
| Created by | Mike Cullen |
| Starring |
Ross Kemp Liz May Brice Sophie Okonedo Marcia Battise David Gwillm |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 4 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Susan Hogg |
| Producer(s) | Helen Gregory |
| Running time | 60 mins. |
| Release | |
| Original network | ITV |
| Picture format | 16:9 |
| Original release | 26 June – 17 July 2000 |
In Defence was a British crime drama series broadcast on ITV1 from June 26 until July 17, 2000. Encompassing a total of four episodes, the series was created as a star vehicle for actor Ross Kemp, who stars as the protagonist Sam Lucas, a barrister and legal detective who takes it upon himself to investigate cases whereby the police have failed to uncover enough evidence to secure a conviction.
The programme was axed after just one series after poor ratings, which lead to discussions regarding Kemp's contract with ITV. However, following the success of his concurrent programme, Without Motive, his contract was renewed.[1]
Background
In Defence was produced by Helen Gregory and Louise Mutter through Granada Television. Ross Kemp stars as lawyer and legal detective Sam Lucas. Lucas is a man that truly fights for truth and justice. Each episode outlines details of a specific crime committed, as Lucas attempts to gather further evidence and nail the perpetrator. This series lasted for just four episodes before being cancelled; a second series was in the pipeline, but production was ceased after poor viewing figures of the first series.[2]
Cast
- Ross Kemp - Sam Lucas
- Liz May Brice - P.C. Sally Higson
- Marcia Battise - Valerie
- Sophie Okonedo - Bernie Kramer
- David Gwillm - Phillip Mellor
- Jeff Nuttall - Geoff Whelan
- Brigid Zengedi - Martha Wilson
- Aiden Gillett - James Glayzer
Episode list
Series 1 (2000)
| Episode | Title | Written by | Directed by | Viewers (millions)[3] |
Original airdate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Segment 3[4]" | Mike Cullen | Roy Battersby | 7.03m | 26 June 2000 |
| 2 | "Days of Our Lives" | Mike Cullen | Roy Battersby | 5.75m | 3 July 2000 |
| 3 | "The Unexpected Fire" | Abigail Fray | Simon Massey | 5.63m | 10 July 2000 |
| 4 | "Waking Up Alone" | Mike Cullen | Simon Massey | 4.91m | 17 July 2000 |