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.
Seasons and episodes
2 seasons · 20 episodes
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Legal drama based in a magistrates court in Wales.
- 1S2 E1
Episode #2.1
Apr 12, 2002
The first in a new series of this legal drama set in a magistrates' court. A mother and daughter are both on trial and must decide who takes the blame. Defence solicitor Des Davies can't resist being mean to a new rival.
- 2S2 E2
Episode #2.2
Apr 19, 2002
When two desperate parents fight to get their children out of the care of social services, the magistrates must make a tough and heartbreaking decision. Katharine faces a crisis in her personal life
- 3S2 E3
Episode #2.3
Apr 26, 2002
When a defendant arrives drunk and disorderly for his trial, proceedings dissolve into chaos. Meanwhile, a loyal grandmother tries every trick in the book to win her grandson bail.
- 4S2 E4
Episode #2.4
May 3, 2002
A married man's one night stand leads to bitterness and recrimination in and out of the courtroom. Prosecutor Cheryl Cates' stressful day brings her closer to one of her colleagues.
- 5S2 E5
Episode #2.5
May 10, 2002
Hugh faces a stark choice between his career and his personal loyalty to a defendant. Des has something to celebrate.
- 6S2 E6
Episode #2.6
May 17, 2002
A father faces every parent's nightmare when his teenage son appears in court. Des is on a high in his personal life, but could get out of this depth when he decides to take on a hardened criminal as a client.
Starring
Mark Lewis Jones
Des Davies
Eiry Thomas
Cheryl Cates
- E
Eluned Jones
Val Sullivan
Lesley Vickerage
Katharine Tyrell
Philip McGough
Peter Mansell
Roger Evans
Hugh Evans
Phaldut Sharma
Ranjit Singh
- B
Brian Hibbard
Ralph Jenkins
- J
Judi Jones
Margaret Mathias
- J
Jason May
Gaz Powell
Dafydd Hywel
Wynford Thomas
- M
Michael Povey
Mr. Meadows
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch The Bench?
- The Bench is streaming on Tubi TV, Acorn TV, DistroTV, The Roku Channel, Amazon Prime Video, Spectrum On Demand, AcornTV Amazon Channel. Availability is refreshed weekly.
- How many seasons of The Bench are there?
- The Bench has 2 seasons and 20 episodes. Status: Returning.
- When is the next season of The Bench?
- No air date has been announced for the next episode of The Bench. Status: Returning. The latest episode aired on June 14, 2002.
- Who stars in The Bench?
- The Bench stars Mark Lewis Jones, Eiry Thomas, Eluned Jones, Lesley Vickerage, Philip McGough.
