The Escape Artist

1h

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.

Production Companies

Endor Productions

Red Arrow Studios International

BBC Drama Productions

Episodes

Cast

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

1h

29th Oct 2013

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

2. Episode 2

1h

5th Nov 2013

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

3. Episode 3

1h

12th Nov 2013

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

First air date

29th Oct 2013

Last air date

12th Nov 2013

Status

Ended

Type

Miniseries

Original language

en

Networks