The Brief

The Brief (2004-2005)

EndedScripted showDrama, Crime, Legal

In this engaging blend of courtroom drama, suspense, intrigue, humour and humanity, Henry Farmer is a crusading barrister who is honorably engaged in the fight for truth and justice in the courtroom. Possessing a tremendous gift for cross-examination and a silver tongue in vital closing speeches, Henry is a formidable opponent...

Network
Scheduleevery Friday at 21:00 (90 min)

Last Episode

The Architect's Wife
Season 2Episode 490 min

The Architect's Wife

With almost no evidence in hand, Henry's case against an accused rapist falls to pieces, and the civil action he takes up on behalf of the victim tears his life apart. Couch surfing and fiscally reeling, he is unprepared to see his father is seriously ill.

Oct 28, 2005

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E04The Architect's WifeOct 28, 2005
S02E03Forever on the MindOct 21, 2005
S02E02Lack of AffectOct 14, 2005
S02E01BlameOct 7, 2005
S01E04A Sort of LoveMay 16, 2004
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Cast

Cherie Lunghi

Cherie Lunghi

plays Cleo Steyn QC
Linda Bassett

Linda Bassett

plays Maureen Tyler
Christopher Fulford

Christopher Fulford

plays Ray Scanlon
Camilla Power

Camilla Power

plays Millie Marsh
Edward Petherbridge

Edward Petherbridge

plays Sir Marshall Gillespie
Alan Davies

Alan Davies

plays Henry Farmer
Robert Whitelock

Robert Whitelock

plays Ben Halliwell
Zara Turner

Zara Turner

plays Polly Graham
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Characters

Cleo Steyn QC

Cleo Steyn QC

played by Cherie Lunghi
Maureen Tyler

Maureen Tyler

played by Linda Bassett
Ray Scanlon

Ray Scanlon

played by Christopher Fulford
Millie Marsh

Millie Marsh

played by Camilla Power
Sir Marshall Gillespie

Sir Marshall Gillespie

played by Edward Petherbridge
Henry Farmer

Henry Farmer

played by Alan Davies
Ben Halliwell

Ben Halliwell

played by Robert Whitelock
Polly Graham

Polly Graham

played by Zara Turner
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