The Brief
Series Overview
Henry Farmer is a clever minded criminal practice attorney whose every day is a juggling act between surviving his messy personal life and pleading cases only he can win. Whether he's trying to keep an innocent person from going to jail or save himself from financial ruin, Henry's life is a symphony of chaos. His long list of problems includes a mountain of gambling debts, an affair with an important politician's wife, a distant son, and a sharp-tongued father who's also a judge.
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2 Seasons • 8 Episodes
2004 – 2005
Premiered: Sun, Apr 25, 2004
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 4: “The Architect's Wife”
Henry takes on a case prosecuting a rapist, but with only personal accounts to go on it's a hard case to prove. Meanwhile his relationship with his father seems to improve as a result of some misfortune and it looks like there might be light at the end of the bankruptcy tunnel!
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Brief about?
Henry Farmer is a clever minded criminal practice attorney whose every day is a juggling act between surviving his messy personal life and pleading cases only he can win. Whether he's trying to keep an innocent person from going to jail or save himself from financial ruin, Henry's life is a symphony of chaos. His long list of problems includes a mountain of gambling debts, an affair with an important politician's wife, a distant son, and a sharp-tongued father who's also a judge.
How many seasons does The Brief have?
The Brief comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Brief?
Key cast members in The Brief include Alan Davies, Cherie Lunghi, Christopher Fulford, Linda Bassett, Edward Petherbridge.
Who created or directed The Brief?
The Brief was developed and directed by Not specified.