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New Street Law

Series Overview

Follows two rival barristers' chambers in Manchester, England, contrasting defence Jack Roper's struggling firm with his former mentor, prosecutor Laurence Scammel's more established chambers, and exploring their personal and professional rivalry through complex legal cases.

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EndedScripted
Original Network
BBC One
Episodes & Seasons

2 Seasons • 14 Episodes

60 min per episode

Air Date Window

2006 – 2007

Premiered: Thu, May 4, 2006

Created By
G.F. Newman
Matthew Hall

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Wed, Apr 4, 2007

Season 2, Episode 6: “Episode 6”

The CPS are determined to label the killing of a burglar as racist, when Jack and Laura defend the accused defendant. Ray, Charlie's client, had his next door neighbour's dog bite off his testicle and he is prepared to sue.

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New Street Law

Type: Clip • Published 2010-04-13

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

G.F. Newman, Matthew Hall

Director of Photography

Doug Hallows

Producers

Nicola Shindler, Matthew Bird, Julie Gardner, G.F. Newman

Department Leadership Roster

Doug Hallows

Director of Photography

Matthew Bird

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: 12

12: Suitable only for 12 years and over.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)12

Suitable only for 12 years and over.

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Frequently Asked Questions About New Street Law

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What is New Street Law about?

Follows two rival barristers' chambers in Manchester, England, contrasting defence Jack Roper's struggling firm with his former mentor, prosecutor Laurence Scammel's more established chambers, and exploring their personal and professional rivalry through complex legal cases.

How many seasons does New Street Law have?

New Street Law comprises 2 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in New Street Law?

Key cast members in New Street Law include John Hannah, Paul Freeman, John Thomson, Lisa Faulkner, Penny Downie.

Who created or directed New Street Law?

New Street Law was developed and directed by G.F. Newman, Matthew Hall.