The Escape Artist
“There is a line between law and justice.”
Series 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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 3 Episodes
60 min per episode
2013 – 2013
Premiered: Tue, Oct 29, 2013
David WolstencroftLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “Episode 3”
Maggie and Will are both determined to win the case and find themselves ever closer to the dangerous and cunning Liam Foyle.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Escape Artist: Trailer - BBC OneOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-10-15
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Welsh
David Wolstencroft
Nicholas Hooper
David Higgs
Jamie Pearson
Hilary Bevan Jones, David Wolstencroft, Paul Frift, Matthew Read
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Welsh
Director
Hilary Bevan Jones
Producer
Nicholas Hooper
Original Music Composer
David Higgs
Director of Photography
David Wolstencroft
Writer
Jamie Pearson
Editor
Paul Frift
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
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What is The Escape Artist about?
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.
How many seasons does The Escape Artist have?
The Escape Artist comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Escape Artist?
Key cast members in The Escape Artist include David Tennant, Toby Kebbell, Sophie Okonedo, Ashley Jensen.
Who created or directed The Escape Artist?
The Escape Artist was developed and directed by Brian Welsh.