In Defence

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
Simon Lewis
Producer(s) Helen Gregory
Production location(s) London, England, UK
Running time 60 mins.
Production company(s) Granada Television
Release
Original network ITV
Picture format 16:9
Audio format Stereo
Original release 26 June (2000-06-26) – 17 July 2000 (2000-07-17)

In Defence was a British crime drama series broadcast on ITV from 26 June until 17 July 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 led to discussions regarding Kemp's contract with ITV. However, following the success of his concurrent programme, Without Motive, his contract was renewed.[1] A behind-the-scenes documentary directed by Peter Markham, Best Defence, detailing the making of the series, was also broadcast in 2000.[2]

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.[3]

Cast

Episode list

Series 1 (2000)

Episode Title Written by Directed by Viewers
(millions)[4]
Original airdate
1"Segment 3[5]"Mike CullenRoy Battersby7.03m26 June 2000 (2000-06-26)
2"Days of Our Lives"Maxwell YoungRoy Battersby5.75m3 July 2000 (2000-07-03)
Sam investigates when a prisoner being incarcerated as a result of a police cover-up leads to an innocent man being arrested.
3"The Unexpected Fire"Abigail FraySimon Massey5.63m10 July 2000 (2000-07-10)
A policeman is framed for suffocating a prisoner by his seemingly racist colleagues, and it falls to Sam to prove his innocence.
4"Waking Up Alone"Mike CullenSimon Massey4.91m17 July 2000 (2000-07-17)

References

  1. https://www.theguardian.com/media/2000/nov/27/itv.broadcasting
  2. http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b84101dca
  3. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0241565/fullcredits?ref_=tt_cl_sm#cast
  4. "Top 30 Programmes – BARB". barb.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-02-11.
  5. http://www.tv.com/shows/in-defence/segment-3-325517/
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