The Escape Artist
The Escape Artist
2013
1 Season
7.1
Drama

A chilling and bloody legal thriller that explores the line between law and justice. Will Burton, a talented junior barrister of peerless intellect and winning charm, specialises in spiriting people out of tight legal corners. He is in high demand as he has never lost a case. But when his talents acquit the notorious prime suspect in an horrific murder trial, that brilliance comes back to bite him with unexpected and chilling results, not to mention a shocking twist.

Episodes

Episode 1
E1Oct 29, 20131h

Episode 1

After Will’s talents manage to help acquit Liam Foyle, his courtroom brilliance comes back to bite him. After Foyle walks free, it’s only a matter of time until he finds his next victim.

Episode 2
E2Nov 5, 20131h

Episode 2

Liam Foyle is back in court and Will Burton’s courtroom nemesis, Maggie Gardner, is heading his defence. She is out to prove a point and will stop at nothing to win the case.

Episode 3
E3Nov 12, 20131h

Episode 3

Maggie and Will are both determined to win the case and find themselves ever closer to the dangerous and cunning Liam Foyle.

Top Cast

David Tennant

David Tennant

Will Burton

Toby Kebbell

Toby Kebbell

Liam Foyle

Sophie Okonedo

Sophie Okonedo

Maggie Gardner

Ashley Jensen

Ashley Jensen

Kate Burton