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The Best Episodes of Garrow's Law Season 3

Every episode of Garrow's Law Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Garrow's Law Season 3!

The true tale of pioneering 18th century barrister William Garrow, who acted as counsel for the accused, introducing the concept of 'innocent until proved guilty'...
Genre:Drama
Network:BBC One

Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Garrow's Law" season 3. It scored 8.3/10 based on 34 votes. Directed by Bryn Higgins and written by Tony Marchant, it aired on 11/13/2011. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".

  • Episode 1
    8.3/1034 votes

    #1 - Episode 1

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 11/13/2011

    William ends up risking his reputation as he returns to the Bailey to defend James Hadfield, who is on trial for high treason for trying to eliminate King George III. He continues to enjoy an "irregular" relationship with Lady Sarah Hill and finds himself ostracised and impoverished. Separated from her husband, Sarah learns from Southouse that she has no independent rights of her own.

    Director: Bryn Higgins

    Writer: Tony Marchant

  • Episode 2
    8.3/1031 votes

    #2 - Episode 2

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 11/20/2011

    Garrow is looking for a challenge, so he agrees to defend two Spitalfield weavers accused of destroying silk looms in an act of industrial espionage - a tough case that becomes more difficult when one defendant testifies against his friend, leaving the barrister conflicted. Meanwhile, Southouse is furious with Lady Sarah for trying to get custody of Samuel.

    Director: Bryn Higgins

    Writer: David Harsent

  • Episode 3
    8.7/1033 votes

    #3 - Episode 3

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 11/27/2011

    General Thomas Picton, the Governor of Trinidad, is accused of allowing the torture of a young mixed-race girl - and in prosecuting, Garrow is keen to expose the injustice of the colonial system. But he faces a dilemma when Melville offers him a proposition - if he will limit his prosecution, the lord will use his considerable influence to reunite Lady Sarah with her son.

    Director: Bryn Higgins

    Writer: Kevin Hood

  • Episode 4
    8.9/1039 votes

    #4 - Episode 4

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 12/4/2011

    Garrow successfully defends a man falsely accused of murder at a polling day riot. Approached by the victim's daughter Garrow agrees to find and prosecute the real murderer putting himself in grave danger from the man's colleagues and chief magistrate of the constabulary. Lady Sarah seeks documents to discredit Lord Melville and legally regain her son.

    Director: Bryn Higgins

    Writer: Damian Wayling