Too posh to kill?
From the makers of Line of Duty comes a stylish new legal drama, Showtrial.
This timely new series casts a spotlight on the justice system as it delves into a student accused of murder.
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When is Showtrial released on BBC One?
Showtrial is a new six-part legal drama starting on Sunday, October 31 at 9pm on BBC One.
Talitha, a spoilt and arrogant student, is accused of murdering a fellow student, who is the daughter of a hard working single mother.
The subsequent trial captivates the nation.
The series is made by the producers of Line of Duty, Vigil and The Bodyguard.
It calls into question the legal system, where politics, prejudice and public opinion cast a shadow over the justice system.
Who is in the cast of Showtrial?
The lead role of Talitha, the accused, is played by Celine Buckens, best known for her performances in Warhorse (2011.)
The solicitor whose jobs it is to defend the wayward Talitha is Tracy Ilfeachor, also known for her role in the Treadstone TV series.
The supporting cast are brilliantly played by:
- Tracy Ilfeachor
- Celine Buckens
- James Frain
- Sinead Keenan
- Kerr Logan
- Christopher Hatherall
- Joseph Payne
- Sharon D Clarke
- Lolita Chakrabarti
- Abra Thompson
- Christopher Hall
What is the plot of Showtrial?
The estranged daughter of a wealthy business man is accused of the murder of a a poor student.
The scene is set for a court case that grips the nation.
Is Talitha a spoilt and conniving killer, or the victim of prejudice?
Into the fray steps Cleo Roberts, the duty solicitor at Talitha's arrest.
She has to navigate the legal system, and class politics, to get to the truth.
Showtrial is tense and dramatic, with dark humour thrown in for good measure.
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Is there a trailer for Showtrial?
The BBC released a , giving fans a brief insight into what is to come in the gripping legal drama.
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The trailer opens up with the accused enjoying a normal life.
Very quickly the tone changes as Talitha realises her life will never be the same again.
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