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Madson

48min

Drama

After spending eight years in prison for a crime he did not commit - the murder of his wife - John Madson has been released and wants revenge on the policeman that framed him, Det. Insp. Rourke. He meets Magda, a feisty barrister, who is willing to help him exact his revenge legally and also gets him a job as an outside clerk in her chambers. As the wheels of justice grind slowly forward, Madson starts to rebuild his life and feels the need to help other clients of Magda who the law appears to be treating unfairly.

Production Companies

BBC Drama Group

McShane Productions

Episodes

Cast

Season 1

Part 1

1. Part 1

48min

17th Apr 1996

When John Madson is released from prison, after serving eight years for a murder he did not commit, he is determined to discover the truth behind his arrest and false imprisonment.

Part 2

2. Part 2

48min

24th Apr 1996

Sir Ranald Heamley hires Madson to investigate a case of blackmail.

Part 3

3. Part 3

48min

1st May 1996

Madson helps a woman who is being threatened by her estranged husband.

Part 4

4. Part 4

49min

8th May 1996

Madson is asked to help Gordon's sister-in-law, who is being evicted from her bedsit.

Part 5

5. Part 5

48min

15th May 1996

Madson returns to prison to help a teenage boy who has been wrongfully convicted of theft.

Part 6

6. Part 6

48min

22nd May 1996

Madson helps an international footballer who is accused of the attempted murder of his former wife.

First air date

17th Apr 1996

Last air date

22nd May 1996

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks