The Witness for the Prosecution S1E1 — Part 1

7.2

The Witness for the Prosecution•Season 1•Episode 1

Part 1

7.2/10 · 311 votesDec 26, 201660 min

Ranked #2 of 2 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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When Leonard Vole is accused of murdering society lady Emily French, his solicitor Mayhew clings to the hope that Leonard's wife Romaine will provide the alibi that can save his life.

Directed byJulian Jarrold

Written bySarah Phelps

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Cast13

Toby Jones

John Mayhew

Andrea Riseborough

Romaine Heilger

Kim Cattrall

Emily French

David Haig

Sir Charles Carter

Monica Dolan

Janet McIntyre

Billy Howle

Leonard Vole

Paul Ready

Tripp

Tim McMullan

Sir Hugo Meredith

Hayley Carmichael

Alice Mayhew

Dorian Lough

Detective Breem

Miranda Nolan

Christine Moffat

Robert East

Justice Greville Parris

Crew2

Julian Jarrold

Director

Sarah Phelps

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Part 1" is episode 1 of The Witness for the Prosecution season 1. It scored 7.2/10 from 311 votes, ranking #2 of 2 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Julian Jarrold and written by Sarah Phelps, it aired on December 26, 2016.

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