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The Escape Artist

“There is a line between law and justice.”

7.1
2013
1 Season • 3 Episodes
Drama
Director: Brian Welsh

Overview

A chilling and bloody legal thriller that explores the line between law and justice. Will Burton, a talented junior barrister of peerless intellect and winning charm, specialises in spiriting people out of tight legal corners. He is in high demand as he has never lost a case. But when his talents acquit the notorious prime suspect in an horrific murder trial, that brilliance comes back to bite him with unexpected and chilling results, not to mention a shocking twist.

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The Escape Artist: Trailer - BBC One Official

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Jamie is in danger - The Escape Artist: Episode 2 Preview - BBC One

Will Burton meets Liam Foyle - The Escape Artist: Episode 1 - BBC One