Mark Lewis Jones
Des Davies
Series
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7.01 votes2001Returning SeriesDrama
Synopsis
The Bench is an English-language legal drama series set in a Welsh magistrate's court, produced by BBC Wales, initially broadcast on BBC One Wales and later repeated across the BBC network in an afternoon slot. The series won three BAFTA Cymru awards in 2003, with Eiry Thomas winning Best Actress, Bill Broomfield winning Best Director of Photography - Drama and William Oswald winning Best Editor.
Episodes
Season 1
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- 1. Episode #1.1Now viewing2001-10-17Leanne tries to make a new life for herself, but her previous boyfriend has other plans.
- 2. Episode #1.22001-10-24Hungover Des expects his defense of a local pub owner to be an easy victory. But when he underestimates the skills of new prosecutor Cheryl Cates, his law experience is put to the test.
- 3. Episode #1.32001-10-31A family is left devastated after the death of a daughter in a road accident.
- 4. Episode #1.42001-11-07Farmer Parry is accused of neglecting his animals.
- 5. Episode #1.52001-11-14Matrimonial issues are on the agenda - not just in court, but behind the scenes as well.
- 6. Episode #1.62001-11-21Matrimonial issues are on the agenda - not just in court, but behind the scenes as well.
- 7. Episode #1.72001-11-28Simon and Gareth give evidence against Natalie, but find they are under scrutiny instead.
- 8. Episode #1.82001-12-05Two teenagers give Des a hard time when he tries to defend them.
- 9. Episode #1.92001-12-12Des and Ranjit fall out when Leanne and Brink re-appear in court on charge of possession.
- 10. Episode #1.102001-12-19Leanne's future is in the balance, forcing Des and Ranjit to examine their role in events.
Cast
Top Billed Cast
Eiry Thomas
Cheryl Cates
No photo Brian Hibbard
Ralph Jenkins
No photo Eluned Jones
Val Sullivan
Lesley Vickerage
Katharine Tyrell
Philip McGough
Peter Mansell
Roger Evans
Hugh Evans
Phaldut Sharma
Ranjit Singh
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Bench available to watch online?
Yes - see the "Where to watch legally" section on this page for streaming, rental and purchase options.
How many seasons does The Bench have?
The Bench has 2 seasons and 20 episodes.
When did The Bench first air?
The Bench first aired in 2001.
Is The Bench still running?
Yes, The Bench is an ongoing series.
What genre is The Bench?
The Bench is classified as Drama.