TheTrial

The Trial w/t (5 x 60′) – A documentary/drama series in which a fictional crime is tried through an ‘as real’ trial – featuring practicing lawyers, a genuine judge and an authentic jury of 12 members of the public.Combining documentary and drama, the series explores the process of trial by jury in the UK, the most fundamental cornerstone of British justice for more than 800 years, to reveal the inner workings of our justice system as it’s never been seen before. A fictional crime is being written and filmed then taken to court. The accused will be tried before twelve members of the public brought together to form a jury to sit in judgement on the case. The series will also forensically break down the approaches taken by the real prosecution and defence lawyers exploring the strategic tactics of Britain’s top QC’s.