Garrow's Law
Overview
Garrow's Law chronicles the groundbreaking efforts of 18th-century barrister William Garrow, who championed the rights of the accused at London's Old Bailey. By advocating for the principle of 'innocent until proven guilty,' Garrow transformed the legal landscape of his time. The series delves into his compelling cases and the challenges he faced, offering a vivid portrayal of the evolution of justice during a pivotal era. With a mix of courtroom drama and historical context, it highlights Garrow's significant contributions to modern legal practices.
Episodes
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Episode 1
In the late 1700s, ambitious young barrister William Garrow receives his first criminal defense case at the Old Bailey, guided by his mentor, John Sou...
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Episode 2
William Garrow has established himself as a prominent barrister at the Old Bailey, but with Southouse's encouragement, he takes on the challenging def...
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Episode 3
After enduring more scorn from Silvester, Garrow is motivated to take on the defense of Edgar Cole, a man charged with the rape of a servant girl. In ...
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Episode 4
William Garrow remains committed to defending those wronged by the system, successfully representing a prostitute accused of killing a client. Meanwhi...
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After 133 African prisoners are mysteriously tossed overboard from a slave ship, Garrow takes a stand against the inhumane trade that treats human liv...
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Episode 2
Garrow takes on the defense of a man charged with sodomy, a crime punishable by death in Georgian England. Meanwhile, he finds himself caught in a bre...
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Episode 3
After enduring the harsh realities of war, British sailors arrive at Greenwich Hospital only to face disdain and mistreatment. One courageous individu...
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Episode 4
After the heart-wrenching failure to save a twelve-year-old mute boy from execution, Garrow arrives at the civil court to face Hill's adultery charges...
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William jeopardizes his standing when he goes back to the Bailey to represent James Hadfield, who faces charges of high treason for attempting to assa...
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Episode 2
Garrow seeks a new challenge and takes on the defense of two weavers from Spitalfields, who face charges of sabotaging silk looms in an alleged act of...
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Episode 3
General Thomas Picton, the Governor of Trinidad, is charged with permitting the torture of a young mixed-race girl. In taking on the case, Garrow is d...
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Garrow triumphs in defending a man wrongfully charged with murder during a riot on polling day. When the victim's daughter reaches out to him, Garrow ...
