Movie Description:
Andrew Buchan returns as fiery barristerWilliam Garrow in this award-winning courtroom dramaset in 18th-century England. In a time when prisoners incourt have few rights, Garrow leads a legal revolution, coining the phrase innocent until proven guilty and defending the accused against the state.In return, he makes powerful enemies in politics and law. Chief among them isSir Arthur Hillnow assistant secretary to the admiralty. Jealous and vengeful,Hill believes that Garrow is involved with his wife, Lady Sarah. As Garrow tackles difficult and controversial cases, all drawn from the Old Baileyarchives, Sir Arthur`s net tightens around him. Soon Garrowis on trial, charged with criminal conversation--18th-century code for adultery. Can hisfriend and mentor John Southouse save Garrow`s reputation andcareer?
