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Garrow's Law

Garrow's Law

LEGAL DRAMA RIPPED FROM THE PAGES OF HISTORY.

20097.43 Seasons12 EpisodesEnded

Overview

The true tale of pioneering 18th century barrister William Garrow, who acted as counsel for the accused, introducing the concept of 'innocent until proved guilty' at London's Old Bailey.

Produced by Dominic Barlow
NetworksBBC One

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Top Cast

Andrew Buchan

Andrew Buchan

William Garrow

Alun Armstrong

Alun Armstrong

John Southouse

Lyndsey Marshal

Lyndsey Marshal

Lady Sarah Hill

Rupert Graves

Rupert Graves

Sir Arthur Hill

Aidan McArdle

Aidan McArdle

Silvester

Michael Culkin

Michael Culkin

Judge Buller

Themes & Keywords

london, englandlawyerperiod drama18th centurylegal drama

About Garrow's Law

Garrow's Law is a drama series that first aired in 2009 exploring themes of london, england, lawyer, period drama, 18th century, legal drama. it stars Andrew Buchan, Alun Armstrong, Lyndsey Marshal. The true tale of pioneering 18th century barrister William Garrow, who acted as counsel for the accused, introducing the concept of 'innocent until proved guilty' at London's Old Bailey.

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