The Witness for the Prosecution

The Witness for the Prosecution (2016)

EndedScripted showDrama, Crime, Thriller

Thrilling two-part drama about a man accused of killing his lover in order to inherit her wealth. Based on Agatha Christie's classic book.

Network
Scheduleevery Monday, Tuesday at 21:00 (60 min)

Last Episode

Episode 2
Season 1Episode 260 min

Episode 2

Romaine, whose testimony was Leonard's one hope to save him from the gallows, has turned on him, leaving Mayhew's case hopeless and Leonard's fatal verdict imminent.

Nonetheless Mayhew's firm belief in Leonard's innocence spurs him on, with a steely conviction.

Mayhew desperately tries to discredit Romaine and even to lay the blame on Emily's obsessive housekeeper Janet, whose word is the bulwark of evidence keeping Leonard behind bars. His efforts stall, leaving Mayhew on the verge of defeat…

But there is another, shadowy player in this vicious game - one who turns the entire case on its head and changes both his and Leonard's life forever.

Dez. 27, 2016

Recent Episodes

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S01E02Episode 2Dez. 27, 2016
S01E01Episode 1Dez. 26, 2016
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Witness for the Prosecution' premiere?

'The Witness for the Prosecution' premiered on December 26, 2016.

Who directed the TV show?

'The Witness for the Prosecution' was directed by Julian Jarrold.

What is the genre of the show?

'The Witness for the Prosecution' is a crime drama/mystery series.

How many episodes does the show have?

'The Witness for the Prosecution' consists of only one episode.

Who wrote the screenplay for the show?

Sarah Phelps wrote the screenplay for 'The Witness for the Prosecution'.

What is the show based on?

'The Witness for the Prosecution' is based on a play by Agatha Christie.

Who are the main characters in the show?

The main characters in 'The Witness for the Prosecution' include Leonard Vole, Romaine Heilger, Sir Wilfrid Robarts, and Emily French.

What is the setting of the show?

'The Witness for the Prosecution' is set in 1920s London.

What is the central plot of the show?

'The Witness for the Prosecution' follows the trial of Leonard Vole, who is accused of murdering a wealthy widow named Emily French.

Who plays the role of Leonard Vole?

Billy Howle portrays the character of Leonard Vole in 'The Witness for the Prosecution'.

Who plays the role of Romaine Heilger?

Kim Cattrall portrays the character of Romaine Heilger in 'The Witness for the Prosecution'.

Who plays the role of Sir Wilfrid Robarts?

Toby Jones portrays the character of Sir Wilfrid Robarts in 'The Witness for the Prosecution'.

Who plays the role of Emily French?

Monica Dolan portrays the character of Emily French in 'The Witness for the Prosecution'.

Is 'The Witness for the Prosecution' a standalone miniseries or part of a larger franchise?

'The Witness for the Prosecution' is a standalone miniseries and not part of a larger franchise.

What is the runtime of each episode?

Each episode of 'The Witness for the Prosecution' has a runtime of approximately 2 hours.

What is the overall reception of the show?

'The Witness for the Prosecution' received generally positive reviews, with praise for its performances and atmospheric setting.

Cast

Paul Ready

Paul Ready

plays Tripp
Billy Howle

Billy Howle

plays Leonard
Toby Jones

Toby Jones

plays John Mayhew
Monica Dolan

Monica Dolan

plays Janet McIntyre
Kim Cattrall

Kim Cattrall

plays Emily French
Andrea Riseborough

Andrea Riseborough

plays Romaine
David Haig

David Haig

plays Sir Charles Carter
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Characters

Tripp

Tripp

played by Paul Ready
Leonard

Leonard

played by Billy Howle
John Mayhew

John Mayhew

played by Toby Jones
Janet McIntyre

Janet McIntyre

played by Monica Dolan
Emily French

Emily French

played by Kim Cattrall
Romaine

Romaine

played by Andrea Riseborough
Sir Charles Carter

Sir Charles Carter

played by David Haig
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Also known as

  • Свидетел на обвинението (Bulgaria)
  • A vád tanúja (Hungary)

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