Created by Jimmy McGovern, each episode of this series examines a person who is accused of a crime and what led them to end up in the Dock.Created by Jimmy McGovern, each episode of this series examines a person who is accused of a crime and what led them to end up in the Dock.Created by Jimmy McGovern, each episode of this series examines a person who is accused of a crime and what led them to end up in the Dock.
- Won 1 BAFTA Award
- 6 wins & 11 nominations total
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Can't recommend this series highly enough. Each episode bar one is a separate story and every one is outstanding and brilliantly acted and scripted.
Stellar cast under brilliant direction- you can't go wrong. Trust me.
Stellar cast under brilliant direction- you can't go wrong. Trust me.
'Accused', a series of six tough films scripted or co-scripted by Jimmy McGovern, strikes me as vaguely reminiscent of Alan Bleasdale's 'Boys From the Blackstuff'. What we have is a set of (essentially unconnected) intense dramas that effectively reflect the struggle of many ordinary Britons to survive and prosper. Each one ends in a court case; but it's not the gimmick that's important here. Most of these 21st century characters aren't desperately poor, in the way that Bleasdale's were, and McGovern lacks Bleasdale's political edge: these remain six random stories, without connecting narrative or theme. But there is some good writing, and also some great performances, from a portfolio of British character actors who know exactly how to do TV. It's not fun in the conventional sense, but its definitely worth a look.
I can't believe it took me so long to find this series!!!
This is what happens when top writers and some of Britain's most impressive actors emotional involve themselves into making great drama.
What a theme! That on paper, through the courts, there is simply a charge and a decision, without the truth behind the who's, what's, when's and why's.
One of the best dramas to date!
This is what happens when top writers and some of Britain's most impressive actors emotional involve themselves into making great drama.
What a theme! That on paper, through the courts, there is simply a charge and a decision, without the truth behind the who's, what's, when's and why's.
One of the best dramas to date!
I'm not one to usually write reviews, but this show is excellent. Each episode is a separate storyline and each is riveting.
Excellent show, acting, scripts, excellent.
Be warned...if your a sensitive soul and allergic to injustice I suggest you don't binge watch this series.
Be warned...if your a sensitive soul and allergic to injustice I suggest you don't binge watch this series.
Did you know
- TriviaChristopher Eccleston, Peter Capaldi and Jodie Whittaker have all played The Doctor in the BBC TV series Doctor Who (2005)
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Wright Stuff: Episode #14.80 (2010)
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